“The Quan” – Review Of Foxy Brown’s Brooklyn’s Don Diva
ALBUM REVIEWS By TC on May 13, 2008 at 12:59 pm
With all the press that Foxy Brown has gotten the past few years, you would think the Ill Na Na was enjoying a flourishing rap career with numerous promo spots. In all actuality, her last album Broken Silence was released in 2001 and she’s had more appearances in court than a recording booth. But a change is seemingly on the horizon for the BK representer. After overcoming a bout with hearing loss and being released from prison this past April, Fox Boogie’s back to keeping the drama on wax with her latest LP Brooklyn’s Don Diva. Although no longer with Def Jam, Foxy maintains all her usual posturing and primping in typical prima donna fashion, but does little to make for a glorious return on this somewhat “disjointed” collection.
As expected, Foxy has no trouble for name dropping high-priced fashion like Fendi and Prada among other bowls of braggadocio broth, but when it comes to tackling her life ills, Foxy plays coy a little too often. She manages to scratch the glass ceiling on the album’s sole diamond “Star Cry” where she flashes a little morality with lines like “How can the spectators say Foxy’s stuck up?/how can you judge my life like I didn’t have to struggle/sometimes I feel like I’m living inside a fuckin’ bubble.”
Unfortunately hell doesn’t stay frozen long enough. Although an accomplished reggae rapper, Foxy dishes up some dancehall duds on “We Set The Pace” and “The Quan” and hits rock bottom when she kicks the same verse on the AZ assisted, “Too Real” and the tough-talking “How We Get Down.”
Thankfully Don Diva’s producers supply some heat when Foxy acts too cool for concepts. The cheery disposition and Kira’s playful chorus ensures “When The Lights Go Out” a spot on any springtime playlist, while newcomers like Jamal Doctor and Matheo Productions deliver the concrete on “We Don’t Surrender” and “Dreams Of Fuckin’ A D-Boy” respectively, which allows Foxy to spit the street jargon which obstinately serves as her comfort zone.
It’s without a doubt that Fox Boogie still has the vocal presence boosted with arrogance and confidence to rap circles around her female (and male) counterparts, but even sharpshooters have to focus to hit their targets. While she enjoys her freedom (for now) from the physical bars of the justice system, it will take a little more dedication to her craft to unlock the cell that incarcerates her artistic creativity.
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foxy brown was sick wen she was rappin wit the firm lol
Does anyone find it ironic she named an album Broken Silence…then she went death…?
you mean DEAF?
anyone have th link for this? i know i know yall don’t hear me though?
Didn’t even know she dropped an album…
–the gift
Damn…. just checked the ads to the left… Killah Priest coming wit another one this month too… Hmmm… Anyone have any info on the Killah Priest joint??
–the gift
@ Gift
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My bad fellas… I’ve been gone… I’m still trynna catch up! lol You know a new post go up every 10 minutes round’ here! lol
Thanks Tho’ I’m checkin’ into that right now!
Damn yo, Foxy is still sexy as fuck!!! I’d definitely wax the “Ill Na Na” fo’sho’!!! I was feeling that track she did with AZ, plus being signed to BlackHand is a good look. Any joints with Grafh or Prinz on this album???
@ Flea
Yeah, they’re like on 3 songs and yeah fucc what everybody else says, she still could get it…
for those that didnt catch it, the Liks freestyle 101 session
htp://www.g4tv.com/thepile/videos/21432/Freestyle_101_Tha_Alkaholiks.html
Haha. Yeah, i meant deaf.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article1156875.ece jayz 2 > oasis 1
i got 99 problem but a pitch ain’t one!
I know it’s late but it’s due….
*clapping* Good interview TC!
–The Gift
While she enjoys her freedom (for now) from the physical bars of the justice system, it will take a little more dedication to her craft to unlock the cell that incarcerates her artistic creativity.
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Damn, TC, you oughta be a poet. Why can’t I write shit like that?
And yeah, Fox might be crazy, but I’d still lick her asshole.
damn she fine. i hope she poses nude before her lil bit o’ shine runs out
Nice read TC!
Almost makes me wanna give it a listen..
Ahh nope the moment has passed!
Foxy & DMX were seperated @ birth
shit, that photos almost as funny as “pidgeonman” nas’ stillmatic cover shot.
FOXY’s ALBUM IS HOT!!
“NEVER HEARD THIS” FEAT. DWELE IS CRACK
THE INTRO IS HEAT!!
“SHE WANNA RUDE BWOY” IS ALSO A BANGER..
WHAT FEMALE RAPPER IS FUCKIN WIT FOX RIGHT NOW??
It’s an incredible album!