• September 24, 2021

Trick Trick / The People Vs Album Review

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 presents 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 with a firearm and was facing a charge of first degree murder. The case went to trial in February 2004, but was later postponed and the charges against Christian Mathis would eventually be dropped.

The intro begins dramatically with some bells, fiddles, and gunshot sounds 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 present the dramatic circumstances of Trick Trick’s arrest and trial. The atmosphere is overheated and you can feel Trick Trick fight to prove that he is the wrong one.

It is not necessary to present Welcome To Detroit with Eminem. The masterpiece played on almost every Detroit radio station for months and completely introduces you to the gangsta atmosphere of the Detroit neighborhood.

My Name Is Trick Trick is Christian’s entry. Violins, keyboards, claps are a joyous introduction to a Detroit OG

Trick Trick’s raw voice makes the track particularly enjoyable.

Better to believe that the hype is real.

Rich in two different styles, track 5, Attitude Adjustment will combine Trick Trick with the southern style of Jazze Pha. 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 that is contracted with Denaun Porter’s R’n’B-sounding voice combined with Trick Trick’s husky voice.

Nice gangsta song aimed at loved ones who have been lied to.

No More To Say is written with a sophisticated rhythm. With Eminem and Proof, dramatic and definitely gangsta, 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 friends of Christian Mathis. The rhythmic track mixed with keyboards, claps and soft vocals will introduce you to a nostalgic dimension. The song sounds like a prayer and gives the listener a very nice and smooth soulful musical note. An invitation to forget about the dramas of life in the neighborhood.

Lady, track 9, also softens Trick Trick’s tough Detroit style.

More romantic, he expresses regret to the lady in his life.

Let’s Roll is another beautiful Mr Porter-Trick Trick duo written for a party atmosphere.

Before the release of the Trick Trick album, I had already heard their nice, rhythmic track “Get Bread.” You must love this “hustling style” song. You have to “get bread” when you live in the neighborhood. Beautiful, raw, rhythmic, listeners will enjoy a track that fully represents the Detroit ghetto.

Sucha is quite a sarcastic topic aimed at wankstas. If you are such a gang member, why are you pretending so much? Better watch your back against real killas!

The last two songs War and What Da FXXX feature two other Detroit talents, Obie Trice and Ms Korona (the emcee who opposed Xzibit on 8 Mile).

Worldwide, the Trick Trick album is excellent. It is handled well lyrically and instrumentally. I highly recommend this album to any hip hop lover and particularly those who are very into the raw gangsta style of Detroit. Trick Trick doesn’t have to pretend. You have the credibility and the talent.

The album is an underground gem that is definitely worth buying. I promise you that Trick Trick will not disappoint you.

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