Foxy Brown album Ill Na Na

Foxy Brown
Album : Ill Na Na
Release Date: November 19, 1996
Label: Def Jam

Review :

While the intro "Chicken Coop" is corny and goes on for way too long, it somehow doesn’t detract from the overall vibe and brisk pace of this great CD. These are 12 tight tracks, all brilliantly produced, somewhat derivative at times, but a pleasure to blast from your car or in your headphones. "The Promise" is probably my favorite track of all, a thumping, percussive track produced by and featuring Havoc of Mobb Deep.

The fine chemistry between these 2 MC’s and their fluid delivery are flawless. "Get Me Home", a smooth, R&B laced collaboration with Blackstreet manages to be radio friendly without sounding watered down. "No One’s" is another soul-flavored jam that samples an old 80’s jam, but breathes new life into it and Foxy’s understated flow compliments the lush backing track to perfection. The album’s other big hit ("I’ll Be" featuring Jay-Z)ends the LP on a high note and is another collaboration made in hip-hop heaven! Her 2 follow-ups have been less consistent, but when she debuted in 1996 with this fine collection, Foxy Brown raised the stakes for female MC’s everywhere. Few have managed to live up to the challenge, including Ms. Brown herself. Personally, I’m awaiting another masterpiece.

Tracklisting :
1. Intro...Chicken Coop
2. Letter from the Firm
3. Foxy’s Bells
4. Get Me Home - Blackstreet
5. Promise
6. Interlude...The Set Up
7. If I...
8. Chase
9. Ill Na Na
10. No One’s
11. Fox Boogie : Featuring Kid Capri
12. I’ll Be
13. Outro