Brent Faiyaz - Dead Man Walking
By: Phil Deutsch, IG: @pbdeutsch
Leaked in late august, “Dead Man Walking” is a cerebral, trippy exploration into the mind and soul of R&B darling Brent Faiyaz. Produced by Faiyaz, Lil Rece, Dpat, and Jordan Ware, this track - and the deluxe version of Faiyaz’s acclaimed Fuck the World EP it implies - is an engrossing masterclass in R&B at its core. This track chases the vibe; that slow thumping drum line presses you ever onward. Clocking in at just over four minutes, “Dead Man Walking” is like a trip to outer space.
While the production on this track is key, and does a crucial job in creating this beautiful atmosphere, Faiyaz’s restrained yet emotional flows are what complete the piece. From ethereal intros to gut wrenching choruses to impressively slick verses, Brent has you covered on this latest pearl of a track.
Lyrics That Stick:
“You can do what you wanna (What you wanna)
Live, how you wanna
Spend, what you wanna
Be, who you wanna be
A young stunner (Stunner)
'Til I D-I-E (Yeah)”