Music Review: "11 Forks 1 Knife" by Freddy Bricks
Welp! He did it again. Freddy Bricks has blessed us with more classic music. His new project, "11 Forks 1 Knife" is the most passionate form of expression given by the hardest of sources. It's basically a kiss from the hood. This project is five tracks of the critically enterprising aspects of Bricks' life. Thought-provoking lyrics, excellent samples, well-crafted beats that, when activated, strips away at everything you'd been questioning about yourself. It's a glimpse into a lighter and brighter future. Below is a break down of my favorite tracks!
Angel Dust: Wading in the water just to be provided with pussy that you can throw in the air and call sunshine. After Bricks leaves you with a few Angle Dust-like situations you can't help but think about your own Angel Dust-like moments? What has profoundly changed your perception of reality?
Kane and Able '97: This track is low key a tease. You ever heard a track and immediately wondered why it couldn't be two minutes longer? To only realize that in hindsight, you're not ready for the extra minutes you audaciously demanded? Well, this track is the one for me. As the song opens up, you're instantly placed in a worship state of mind then led through a story of hometown heroes. Everyone that survives, everyone that makes it to the other side with their right mind.
Kitch Blues 2: This song is about compromising circumstances, moments that lead you to a cross in the road and forces you to make a decision. Decisions should be based on your integrity but as we know life is cunning and can test you in specifically cruel ways. It's important to understand that you need the "bad" to have the good. Bricks said, "I see the future like Larsa Pippen". Initially, that's not a great thing. To think that the future will be conniving and manipulative, although the statement is inevitably true, doesn't sound good, right? However, Bricks suggests applying the Piston pressure to overcome the calculated measures set up to contribute to your downfall. Seeing as though the Pistons were the only team to stop Michael Jordan in his prime, we are encouraged by Bricks to be great despite the foolery. How great? Piston great. When bullshit is expected, your playbook always has the advantage.
The Man Who Walked on Water: This song deserves to be on all of the playlists...Saturday Cleaning Playlist, RoadTrip Playlists, Getting Dressed Playlist. You don't hear Bricks' voice which is okay because if you really know Freddy Bricks then you know everything about this song is him! This song opens up to imagery that is clearly a message but its presentation makes you personally consider the message. What "water" am I holding on to and why? Bricks consistently does a great job of creating musical experiences that do not persuade listeners into a certain perspective. He creates experiences that allow you to reflect on what you need when you need it. It's spiritual the same way reggae music is, repetitious in the best way Christian music is. Paired with simple lyrics that carry a profound message, this song is a loving and productive reminder for your soul.
