John Legend - Who Do We Think | We Are (audio) Ft. Rick Ross

This soulful collaboration between and Rick Ross serves as a standout anthem from Legend's 2013 album, Love in the Future . The Vibe: Decadent Soul

The accompanying music video (often associated with the audio) is famous for its Great Gatsby-style aesthetic, featuring a masquerade ball in a Victorian mansion. Why It Still Resonates

Beneath the surface of the "audio" version is a drive for legacy and making a mark on the world. Production Credits John Legend - Who Do We Think We Are (Audio) ft. Rick Ross

The song leans heavily into the idea of living without limits. Key themes include:

"Who Do We Think We Are" is an exploration of , ambition , and the high life. Built on a lush sample of Jean Knight's "Mr. Big Stuff," the track balances a classic soul aesthetic with modern hip-hop bravado. John Legend’s smooth, soaring vocals provide a sense of elegance, while Rick Ross delivers a signature "boss" verse that anchors the song’s theme of unapologetic success. Lyricism and Themes This soulful collaboration between and Rick Ross serves

The track features top-tier production that helped define the R&B sound of the early 2010s: Bink! and Kanye West.

The lyrics celebrate the "good life"—champagne, expensive cars, and grand parties. Production Credits The song leans heavily into the

The title itself is a rhetorical challenge to critics, suggesting that the artists have earned the right to their extravagant lifestyles.