“Having kids was the best thing to happen to me. It’s like they gave me permission to focus on me. Had I done it prior to their arrival, I’d be a better father and provider.”
—Ladaryl, Parental Advisory, from the album Live From Fatherhood
“The hardest thing for a Black man is being an individual. Always on call for collectiveness. Usually for recklessness.”
—Ladaryl, Black Card, from the album Question Your Answers
“Define love. Tell me exactly what you mean, explain to me like a child without being condescending. Then remind me every time you change your mind, just so I can keep up with what you need to feel love.”
—Ladaryl, Define Love, from the album Instead of a Rose
