Intro

Brent Faiyaz is an American artist who has mastered the modern R&B sound. He explores all possibilities with his music and does not care what people think. He does what he loves, so every song feels authentic and real. “Dead Man Walking” is a single released in 2020 that showcases his vocals and production skills. The song has a chill vibe that you would play late at night when you’re in your deepest thoughts.

Song Review

The song begins with very haunting synths that grab your attention quickly. It creates this atmosphere as if you were in a room hearing these sounds because of the way they made the synths echo in the production. The vocals come in smoothly but briefly while adding new layers to the song. He performs his vocals sounding very calm but confident with what he’s saying. He’s alluring the listener to hear him out and stay for the song, especially with the vibe the beat creates.

The lyrics discuss his careless lifestyle. He states, “Dice rollin’ on the Las Vegas strip tonight, Slip that on (Ooh, ooh), and we might miss the fight,” showing that he’s self-aware of his carelessness but that living the moment is what matters most. This defines the title of “dead man walking” since it is him living without caring for the consequences.

The production is exciting since it feels like a lot is going on but in reality, it’s fairly simple. The combination of his alluring vocals and the chill vibe the beat creates makes the song successful. The atmosphere the beat creates feels hypnotic with how it draws you in as you listen. You enter this room where you listen to his lyrics with the convincing vocals he has. The beat is consistent with very few changes that make the song more interesting and avoid boring the listener.

Final Thoughts

“Dead Man Walking” is an example of Brent Faiyaz’s singing and producer ability. The song has a simple but smooth production which is in combination with his provoking vocals that make it unique. It is a song that doesn’t try hard yet is very effective in keeping you in to listen. It’s a vibe that has its perfect moment for when to play it.

My score: 8.9/10

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GENRE: R&B
ARTIST: Brent Faiyaz
Song Link: https://youtu.be/pBR01ndtids?si=al2ONSYIsxfaw3G0