The Summit: Boston Hip Hop in Roxbury –Boston Pheonix By Matthew Burke The evening was bookended by performances from Brix, a small girl with a larger-than-life stage presence who got the crowd moving immediately with her quick wordplay and thunderous classic hip-hop beats. Brix-Tape Vol. 1 –NoMaSoNHa Magazine By Pat Rice “Everything about the game, shorty plan to change,” an authoritative voice declares in one of the opening lines on “What You Want?” a track that is prominently featured on the JAMN 94.5's Gee Spin mix-tape. As you are entranced by the kicks and 808s of the beat, you are invited into the mind of the emcee known as Brix. With lines like “always handle business with no strings attached”, it is clear that we are not going to be force-fed the standard fare recounting sexual escapades and excessive shopping trips. The clarity and clean delivery are what separate an artist painting a picture versus just another rap track. The poignant line, “Where was you when my man was having seeds on the side?” from “Where Was You?” illustrates Brix‘s ability to tackle such serious themes as loneliness and hopelessness. Brix will be taken seriously on tracks like “Let's Ill” featuring fellow W.O.L.V.E.S. partner Krumbsnatcha in which she delivers spit-fire rhymes and powerful, hit-you-in-the-guts imagery. She leaves the listeners' heart dangling in her hand. Brix, Lori Ann and Tangg the Juice have recently teamed up to do “Beantown,” paying homage to their hometown of Boston, a cut that should will undoubtedly be a mainstream hit and shows how Brix has the strength to be a non-conform who will do whatever needs to be done. BRIX, Not Just a Female Hip Hop Rap MC –Davey D It’s true that true female hip-hop rap MC’s are few and far in-between, but there are some great one’s out here and it is hard to understand why they do not get the respect and ‘shine’ that they deserve. I have seen and heard a few female rap artists who I have thoroughly been amazed by. Strong women who do not fit the hip-hop definition of ‘hoochie’, but these are strong beautiful women with the ‘skillz’ to match most of the signed major MC’s of today. Such is the case of a Boston, Massachusetts based female rap artist named Brix; (pronounced ‘Bricks’). One listen and you can tell she is not your ‘cutzie’ gurl rapper but here is a straight forward ‘real’ rap artist who shares her life experiences and philosophy on wax. She is a voice for the real everyday women on tha block. She brings her flow in an amazing way thru her craft that most people can relate to. When she spits, she has your full attention and you feel compelled to hear her out. Her skillz are captivating and insightful. Because Brix is ‘new’ to me does not mean she is new to the game. I was just lucky enough to run across her and to hear her talent and to be blessed to respect and appreciate her talent.