Parental Advisory by Ladaryl

"Parental Advisory" unveils the raw essence of my fatherhood journey. Balancing guilt, navigating challenges, and embracing the unpredictability of parenting. It's an unfiltered, celebration of fatherhood.
Parental Advisory

by Ladaryl

Nov 19, 2023

As soon as I heard the beat for “Parental Advisory,” I knew I’d use it for the first song on “Live From Fatherhood.” The beat for “Parental Advisory” samples a classical piece composed by J.S. Bach, in tune with the album’s initial classical theme. After years of not recording music, “Parental Advisory” was the first song I recorded for “Live From Fatherhood.” It took the longest to record due to rust. I was too excited and had to better manage my adrenaline distribution. The title “Parental Advisory” also is a warning of the explicit content to come, with a lot of fuckin’ cussin’.

The Impact of My Kids on Me

This song, my album, starts off with banter with my daughters. Although I have a lot of humorous lines throughout the entirety of ‘Live From Fatherhood,’ my kids serve as comedic relief from the seriousness of the subject matter. In the first verse, I get straight to it, “Having kids was the best thing to happen to me. It’s like they gave me permission to focus on me. Had I did it prior to their arrival, I’d be a better father and provider.”

The Unpredictable Ride of Parenthood

My kids, with their charming interruptions, remind me life doesn’t always follow a plan. However, the real challenge? “Other adults that I gotta deal with, who want more attention than my own children,” I rapped. Co-parenting, child support, and courts. “Parental Advisory” unravels the unpredictability of fatherhood.

Live From Fatherhood album cover art.

Sibling Rivalry and Unconditional Love

I’m not one of those parents who insists every sacrifice I make is for my kids; they are not. If I were pressed to give the most important line on ‘Live From Fatherhood,’ it’d be “Everything I do is for me, but I’m tryna make sure my kids are beneficiaries.” In the second verse, I also admit the nightmare that is sibling rivalry. “I can’t force y’all to be best friends. But, if I had one wish, that’d probably be it,” I rapped to my kids, planting seeds of understanding for their future.

The Father’s Pride

Throughout “Parental Advisory,” I take pride in being a father. I proudly proclaim, “I’m the greatest father ever. I’ll give that title to you, um, never.” It’s a reflection of my unwavering love and commitment to my kids. They’re my top priority, and I stand with them through it all.

Celebrating Authentic Fatherhood

“Parental Advisory” offers a glimpse into my life as a father, sharing genuine experiences, emotions, and warnings of parenting. It’s challenging yet rewarding.

Ladaryl, the rapper, and Ladaryl, the father, coexist in this song, showing that, despite the challenges, the adventure of fatherhood is a beautiful and profoundly meaningful one. “Yep, still learning. Welcome to the journey.”

About me

Nanaimo, BC

Hello!

I'm Ladaryl

I am a 40-year-old father of four and the visionary behind the magnum opus, "Live From Fatherhood," which I proudly consider the greatest album ever crafted.
Live From Fatherhood

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