Little Ghetto Boy
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Little Ghetto Boy is a cover song[1][2][4] from Lalah Hathaway of her fathers' 1972[2] song Little Ghetto Boy featuring vocals from Snoop Dogg and Robert Glasper[1][4] from her album Lalah Hathaway live.[2] It released from eOne[3] records on January 22, 2016.[1]
Meaning
The song depicts the devastation of those underprivileged,[1] while speaking[2] about the courage and resilience in the state of struggle, inspiring one to rise above their circumstances.
Inspiration
Lalah Hathaway stated that the inspiration comes from her father saying: "The truth of the song rings the same today as it did forty years ago. The fact that I can deliver this truth with the same conviction my father felt all those years ago is extraordinary.[2]"
Campaign
Hathaway formed a campaign for people to share art, music, poetry, sculptures, photos, etc.) inspired by the song.[2]
Awards
The single won the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance, while its parent album also received a Grammy a year later.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Lalah Hathaway debuts video for cover of her father's song". Vibe. September 19, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Little Ghetto Boy is interpretation of her father's classic". Eurweb. January 22, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ a b "Lalah Hathaway Live Label". AllMusic. January 22, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Lalah Hathaway releases impressive take of her Father's classic". Okayplayer. January 20, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
{{cite web}}:|first=missing|last=(help) - ^ "Little Ghetto Boy Awards". AllMusic. January 22, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.