Broken Silence [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Foxy Brown, Foxy Brown

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 17, 2001)
• Original Release Date: June 5, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Def Jam
• ASIN: B00005K32I
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (125 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,580 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
She's back. After more drama than even this unshy Big Bad Mama might have wanted, it seems as if Foxy Brown has pulled back from the abyss. Of course, on her first album in three years (since the disappointing Chyna Doll), Foxy's rhyme skills haven't gotten any better or worse--she still exhibits the focused monotone that first got her noticed in 1995 on LL Cool J's "I Shot Ya." Broken Silence can't be called a revelation, but it does showcase a less ill, more introspective Na Na. Gratuitous battle rhymes are still very much in effect, but the effort she's made to explore her recent painful experiences has resulted in some pretty compelling material. Foxy explains her position, pointedly making thinly veiled references to the many industry beefs and relationship problems that have made her name prime fodder for the rumor mills. Many of the best tunes found here, including the ragga raw "Oh Yeah," are heavy on the reggae vibe, but, quiet as it's been kept, Foxy's been exploring her dancehall roots for a while now. Broken Silence may not be the best we'll ever hear from Ms. Brown, but you can definitely call it a comeback. --Rebecca Levine

Customer Reviews

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ***FOXY BROWN....The SILENCE has offically been BROKEN***, July 20, 2001

By	brian (Long Island, NY USA) - See all my reviews

**************************** FOXY BROWN IS BACK**********************************

We haven't heard her voice in such a long time. She's been up and down at the point to almost no return, but she she's still going on strong with the release of her new, and third album "Broken Silence"

This album is definitely her best yet to come. Foxy's lyrics are so powerful and meaningfull-the tracks Broken silence and The Letter...Wow) She means everthing she says. Unlike Lil Kim and and Missy, Foxy doesn't need to feature top artists to help sale her album... FOXY is what makes this album sale. 18 complete tracks featuring mostly family and close friends is what makes the album so hot. Guest appearences stretch from Spragga benz to Young Gavin. Also Baby Cham, Darius, Kori and Wayne Wonder. This album is solid from start to finish. I never heard such a great intro and outro like the ones on this album.

Her first 2 singles "BK Anthem" and "Oh Yeah feat" are amazing. Even though BK Anthem didn't recieve as much recognition as I thought it should, her current single "Oh Yeah" is picking up the pieces. Besides these two singles I enjoy hearing

"Fallin'" feat Young Gavin, "The Letter" feat Ron Isley, "7:30," "Hood Scriptures," "Broken Silence" feat Darius and "Tables Will Turn"( Tables will turn, a track that sounds different and new...sizzling hot)

"Broken Silence" is easily one of the best records of 2001. And Foxy's like a tornado, rippin up the charst and blowing the others away. If you were never really a Foxy fan, pick up this album and soon you'll be hooked. She's the best...one of BK's finest 4 life.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The best rap album you will here, January 29, 2003

By	"frikki_frikki" (Frikki Land) - See all my reviews

I have to say that this is my all time favorite album, equal wit Aaliyah's self titled one. I have noticed that the people that give this album bad reviews do not mention anything specific about the album and are probably just Lil' Kim fans hating on Foxy.
I got this CD 3 months ago and I listen to it at least once a day, by the time I got to track 5 I was saying to myself "..., this album is really something special.
This album has a song for every occasion, when you're in a bad mood listen to Run Dem, it helps let off steam, Broken Silence is a beautiful track and her voice breaks like she is about to cry - she means every word she says. I think the album is supposed to be very serious, but sometimes I have to laugh, especially at tracks like So Hot "Fox is the only reason why them chicks wan run and buy fake breasts".
So why didn't this album get 5 stars? The Letter is touching, but drags on a little. Gangsta Boogie is really the only track that lets the album down. If you have a problem with profanity then I would not recommend this album, but if you don't mind, you will love this CD.
Foxy is one of the most creative and talented artists I have ever heard and this is definitely her best CD. Looking forward to her next one!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get Off Her Back, July 27, 2001

By	PKHauntUS - See all my reviews

Foxy Brown was the poster girl of rap in the 90's. Riding high off the popularity of her debut album `Ill Na Na' which throttled her into mainstream consciousness. She was hood, with tight rhymes, club beats and an exotic yet somewhat mysterious disposition. Unfortunately, Foxy's popularity was fleeting; her second effort `Chyna Doll' was incredably weak but landed her at number one on album charts for first week sales due to the single 'Hot Spot.' Though negative word of mouth resulted in a steep second week drop and kept `Chyna Doll' out of the top 50 indefinitely. Controversy ensued with her ex-fiance Kurupt, ex-bestfriend Lil' Kim, a suicide attempt, assault charges and Jay-Z who co-wrote most of her stuff. Word on the street was that `Chyna Doll' would be Foxy's last record.

After her share of drama, 21 year-old Foxy is back with her most mature effort to date, `Broken Silence.' It is more than evident when the beats first pound your speakers that Foxy has done a lot of growing up. `Fallin' a blazingly confident track has Foxy rhyming "Lyrically I'm the female Pac" and breaking down her record sales without missing a beat. `The Letter' which is a heartbreaking apology (some say suicide) letter to her family is especially effective song. Tearing up her bad girl image without coming off as hypocritical or begging for sympathy. She's telling her story and you can't help but listen.

`Broken Silence' diverse range of musical influences is especially fresh considering the extremely tired albums being pumped out by other rapstresses. The East Indian inspired `Hood Scriptures' and reggae bumpin' `Tables Will Turn' are infectious.

For the most part `Broken Silence' is street, except for the obligatory chorus heavy single-in-the-making `Candy' produced by Neptune, which Kelis sings the annoyingly childish two-line hook what seems like 30 times. The other singles `BK Anthem' a thumpin' prop fest to Foxy's borough Brooklyn and the Bob Marley sampled `Oh Yeah' are better representation of the vibe of `Broken Silence.'

There is much curiousity whether Foxy burns anymore bridges with rappers she is known to have beefs with. The answer is yes and no. She takes a few shots at Lil' Kim, `Barbie dressed up, your just my successor, I hear your company's holding that budget' but nothing to the extent of CNN's "Bang Bang' which was directed entirely at Kim or vise versa. On the dizzying club track `730' Foxy takes aim at Jay Z, `So what if he wrote some songs? I blew them up the same' but never flat out disses him and also Natina from TLC's creation Blaque, `Specially pop star chicks with the soft image, so what I ain't with him? Girl he's off limits.' `Broken Silence' definitely is gonna initially sell because of the drama, but it's gonna keep selling because it's tight.

`Broken Silence' is extremely personal musically diary of a troubled rap star and easily one of the best rap albums I have bought in a long while. It's original, thought provoking and has tight arrangements. Cop this album, you won't regret it.