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Foxy brown. Just the name has enough power to stir up conversation. and through all the talk 22-year old female has maintained her cool, sitting back quietly waiting for the right moment to release. and now its time, foxy brown breaks her silence.
Foxy Browns third LP, aptly titled Broken Silence, finds the controversial rapper confessing her soul. though he debut Ill Na Na and her sophmore album Chyna Doll were both critically acclaimed , selling close to 4 million copies combined, It's Broken Silence that will define Foxy Brown, as a person as well as an artist.
On the thematic sounding "Falling", Foxy explains how her rise to the top almost ended in her downfall. but thats just the beginning on the heartfelt "The Letter", a dedication to her mother and brothers Foxy's lyrics come to life, and her truth reveals its self. "Dead Mommy, I apologize/I know it's cause of me that your life is traumatized/...And ou were always there when you little nana cried...," admits Foxy. She explains, "The letter was an actual letter I'd written at my lowest point. It's so real."
During her 2-year hiatus, FB managed to avoid the limelight. But even though she was taking time off from her career, her name remained at the tip of everyone's ounge. she explains on the chorus to "730" ( a blazin track produced by newcomer Loafey). she spits, "they say Im seven thirty/say i spazz out/FB is illshes wild out/ can yall feel my pain/i cant let is lide/how can i smile when im hurting so bad inside?
though foxy brown has suffered many trying time in the past couple of years, she hasnt completely lost her spirit. Fox Boogie retuns on tracks like The Neptunes-produced "Candy" and the gritty "BK Anthem", where she delivers hardcore rhymes in that original Ill Na Na fashion, proving thats she never lost her touch. Broken Silence features only a few guest appearances, focusing solely on Foxy Brown. Mystijal drops his hostile vocals on "Bout My Paper" and Capome-N-Noreaga keep it thorough on "Rum Your Sh*t." but its Foxy's umcensored rhymes and Jamaican-influenced deliveru that steals the show.
On "Run Dem" and "Tables Will Turn" both featuring Baby Cham Foxy brings the heat, with joints sure to cause a ruckus in the club. Its that trend-setting rhyme stles thats Foxy's signature. "my family is Trinidadian, I was born in Brooklyn but raised on Caribbean culture all my life" Foxy affirms. the authenticity of songs like " nana be Like," "Oh Yeah,", featuring Spragga Benz and "Saddest Day" will be a sharp contrast to hip-hop's recent influx or not-so-real reggae inspired music.
as far as production goes, Foxy opted for quality. Instead of going after the obvious hitmakers ( with the exception of The Neptunes on 2 tracks, Foxy Brown went deep into the lab bringing people like Dave Kelly and Ski bak out into the forefront. As a result, the music is Foxy specific, and wouldnt fit any other artist. The somber tone of "Hood Scriptures" is a perfect example of Borken Silence's distinguishable sound, with its Arabian-sounding background and mid-tempo beat.
Without the presence of Rhyme oartner Jay-Z or The Firm, FB stands alone with this album.
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Broken Silence Proves to be Foxy's best work to dare. with each verse, Foxy delivers the truth, letting listeners into her world. Broken Silence is a testament, and its about time Foxy Brown's message is heard.
