Underground gem, definitely worth buying.
When you’ve been charged with an M-1 (slang term for “first degree murder charge”), it seems like the whole world is against you. Trick Trick introduces the album with its track M-1 symbolizing the State of Michigan vs. Christian Mathis. In 2003, Trick Trick had been charged with a felony firearm charge and was facing a first-degree murder charge. The case went to trial in February 2004, but it was later adjourned and the charges against Christian Mathis were eventually dropped.
The intro begins dramatically with some sounds of bells, violins, and gunshots in the background. The accusers are here and they point the finger at Trick Trick.
M-1 continues with a very entertaining rhythm. Piano, keyboards and violins introduce the dramatic circumstances of Trick Trick’s arrest and trial. The atmosphere is overheated and you can feel Trick Trick struggling to prove that he is the wrong one.
No need to introduce Welcome To Detroit with Eminem. The masterpiece was played on almost every radio station in Detroit for months and fully introduces you to the gangsta atmosphere of the Detroit neighborhood.
My name is Trick Trick is Christian’s entry. Violins, keyboards, handclaps are a joyous introduction to a Detroit OG
Trick Trick’s raw vocals make the track particularly enjoyable.
You better believe the hype is real.
Rich in two different styles, track 5, Attitude Adjustment will combine Trick Trick with the southern flair of Jazze Pha. A very beautiful and original style that should not leave listeners indifferent.
Big Mistake with Mr Porter has the raw sound of the D12 Underground EP bassline contracting with Denaun Porter’s R’n’B sound combined vocals with Trick Trick’s gritty vocals.
Nice gangsta song addressed to loved ones who have been lied to.
No More To Say is written in a sophisticated rhythm. Featuring Eminem and Proof, dramatically and definitely gang bang, the song is a warning against people running their mouths.
A very representative track of the streets of Detroit.
Leave Your Past is dedicated to the homies of Christian Mathis. The rhythmic track mixed with soft keyboards, handclaps and vocals will take you into a nostalgic dimension. The song sounds like a prayer and gives the listener a very nice and soft note of soul music. An invitation to forget about the dramas of neighborhood life.
Lady, track 9, also softens Trick Trick’s tough Detroit style.
More romantic, he expresses regret to the lady of his life.
Let’s Roll is another beautiful Mr Porter-Trick Trick duet written for a party atmosphere.
Before the release of the Trick Trick album, I had already heard their nice, upbeat track “Get Bread”. You gotta love this “rushing style” song. You have to “get bread” when you live in the neighborhood. Beautiful, raw, rhythmic, listeners will be treated to a track that fully represents the Detroit ghetto.
Sucha is a rather sarcastic topic aimed at the wankstas. If you’re such a gang member, why do you pretend so much? Better watch your back against real killers!
The last two songs War and What Da FXXX feature two other Detroit talents, Obie Trice and Ms Korona (the emcee who opposed Xzibit at 8 Mile).
In general, the Trick Trick album is excellent. It is well handled lyrically and instrumentally. I recommend this album to any hip hop lover and particularly to those who are very fond of the raw gangsta style of Detroit. Trick Trick you don’t have to pretend. He has the credibility and the talent.
The album is an underground gem that is definitely worth buying. I promise you Trick Trick won’t let you down.
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