In honor of Father's Day we take a look at some fatherly songs by a few people you may not have expected to hear them from...
The Game - Like Father Like Son
The final track in his debut album, “The Documentary”, The Game narrates the story of the birth of his son, Harlem Caron. The rapper brings back the excitement and anxiety of that day as he recalls the play-by-play moments, starting from the time he got “the call” until his son was born.
“June 30th, 11:07 I got that call She 8 centimeters, my lil’ man about to fall Scuffing my Air Forces, running through the hospital hall”.2Pac - Letter 2 My Unborn
In this song, Tupac tells his life story to his unborn child, as well as advice to stay safe and not to get into trouble. His prescient lyrics are haunting:
“To my unborn child… in case I don’t make it. Just remember daddy loves you.”
This song was released posthumously as a single from his album “Until The End of Time” in 2001.
Will Smith - Just the Two of Us
Released in 1998 under the album “Big Willie Style”, Will Smith focuses on the relationship between father and child. Will reminisces about the first moments with his son, expressing his emotions as a new father and several important life lessons handed down from father to son.
“So if the world attacks and you slide off track Remember one fact I got your back”.Eminem - Hailie’s Song
A song written for his daughter, Eminem shows his sensitive side as well as his singing talent on this track under the album, “The Eminem Show”. He raps
“It’s over there’s no more reason to cry no more. I got my baby, baby the only lady that I adore (Hailie)”.
The song is about how Eminem considers his daughter as a source of happiness and inspiration, as well as strength to face life’s hardships.
Xzibit - Foundation
Xzibit expresses his love for his son and hands out his own fatherly advice regarding the streets and women.
“Survival takes more than just gats and guns, That’s words to live by From a father to a son.”
The song “Foundation” is the second single from Xzibit’s debut album “At The Speed of Life”, and was released in 1996. DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill produced this track.
Nas - Me and You
Released in 2004 under the album “Street’s Disciple”, Nas dedicated this song to his daughter, Destiny.
“I’d like to dedicate this one here, to my star Someone I cherish, she loves me unconditionally No matter what, our love will always be here for you baby”.
The same album also included his collaboration with his own father, jazz musician Olu Dara in the song “Bridging the Gap”.
Nas - Bridging the Gap
Featuring his father, jazz artist Olu Dara, Nas shows love and pride by expressing in this song how he was taken care of and raised by his dad.
“I’m a artist from the start, Hip-Hop guided my heart Graffiti on the wall, coulda ended in Spoffard, juvenile delinquent But Pops gave me the right type’a tools to think with Books to read, like X and stuff”.
This is the second single under the album, “Street’s Disciple” which was released on 2004.
Royce da 5?9 - Life
Royce, together with Amerie who provides the hook for this song, presents this tune that addresses his own son directly.
“I know you think I’m Superman, but I got weaknesses too I keep a firm leash on things by believing in you And after I’m gone I live on breathing through you And anything I had in this life, I leave it to you”.
This track was included in his album, Rock City Version 2.0, released in 2002.
- SoJones
In honor of Father's Day we take a look at some fatherly songs by a few people you may not have expected to hear them from...
The Game - Like Father Like Son
The final track in his debut album, “The Documentary”, The Game narrates the story of the birth of his son, Harlem Caron. The rapper brings back the excitement and anxiety of that day as he recalls the play-by-play moments, starting from the time he got “the call” until his son was born.
“June 30th, 11:07 I got that call She 8 centimeters, my lil’ man about to fall Scuffing my Air Forces, running through the hospital hall”.
2Pac - Letter 2 My Unborn
In this song, Tupac tells his life story to his unborn child, as well as advice to stay safe and not to get into trouble. His prescient lyrics are haunting:
“To my unborn child… in case I don’t make it. Just remember daddy loves you.”
This song was released posthumously as a single from his album “Until The End of Time” in 2001.
Will Smith - Just the Two of Us
Released in 1998 under the album “Big Willie Style”, Will Smith focuses on the relationship between father and child. Will reminisces about the first moments with his son, expressing his emotions as a new father and several important life lessons handed down from father to son.
“So if the world attacks and you slide off track Remember one fact I got your back”.
Eminem - Hailie’s Song
A song written for his daughter, Eminem shows his sensitive side as well as his singing talent on this track under the album, “The Eminem Show”. He raps
“It’s over there’s no more reason to cry no more. I got my baby, baby the only lady that I adore (Hailie)”.
The song is about how Eminem considers his daughter as a source of happiness and inspiration, as well as strength to face life’s hardships.
Xzibit - Foundation
Xzibit expresses his love for his son and hands out his own fatherly advice regarding the streets and women.
“Survival takes more than just gats and guns, That’s words to live by From a father to a son.”
The song “Foundation” is the second single from Xzibit’s debut album “At The Speed of Life”, and was released in 1996. DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill produced this track.
Nas - Me and You
Released in 2004 under the album “Street’s Disciple”, Nas dedicated this song to his daughter, Destiny.
“I’d like to dedicate this one here, to my star Someone I cherish, she loves me unconditionally No matter what, our love will always be here for you baby”.
The same album also included his collaboration with his own father, jazz musician Olu Dara in the song “Bridging the Gap”.
Nas - Bridging the Gap
Featuring his father, jazz artist Olu Dara, Nas shows love and pride by expressing in this song how he was taken care of and raised by his dad.
“I’m a artist from the start, Hip-Hop guided my heart Graffiti on the wall, coulda ended in Spoffard, juvenile delinquent But Pops gave me the right type’a tools to think with Books to read, like X and stuff”.
This is the second single under the album, “Street’s Disciple” which was released on 2004.
Royce da 5?9 - Life
Royce, together with Amerie who provides the hook for this song, presents this tune that addresses his own son directly.
“I know you think I’m Superman, but I got weaknesses too I keep a firm leash on things by believing in you And after I’m gone I live on breathing through you And anything I had in this life, I leave it to you”.
This track was included in his album, Rock City Version 2.0, released in 2002.
- SoJones
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