Dad’s First Reaction to Slick Rick - Children’s Story

Exclusive unedited songs & albums available on Patreon: / thefrontroom
Albums:
Kanye West - The College Dropout
- Late Registration
NWA - Straight Outta Compton
Common - Be
Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers
Nas - Illmatic
Wu-Tang - Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers
The Fugees - The Score
Songs:
ALL SONGS on KZbin are available on Patreon uncut, with additional commentary
Slick Rick released his first solo album in 1988 titled The Great Adventures of Slick Rick. It hit No.1. on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop charts and was one of the first hip-hop records to go platinum. Rick was preparing to record his sophomore effort, The Ruler’s Back, but three weeks of recording sessions were followed by five years in jail.
In prison, Slick Rick proved himself a model inmate, and in 1994, he was granted work release to record his third album, ‘Behind Bars.’ However, after just six months, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service informed Rick of their plans to deport him. All work-release privileges were ceased, and authorities sent Rick back to prison. He served his time dutifully, though, and even released his third album, the aptly named Behind Bars. ( hiphopscriptures.com )
Instagram: / thefrontroom.yt
Business inquiries: [e-mail]
0:00 Intro
2:46 Children's Story
6:44 Discussion

[@4glencoco611]

Calling the song "Children’s Story" is super clever. A lot of the stories that we're told as children are cautionary tales, and that’s exactly what the song's message conveys. super cool!

[@judas4544]

Slick Rick is British-American and of Jamaican descent. He grew up in the UK then immigrated with his family after 11 years.

[@LivinLegin]

Facts 💯

[@txzbelle75]

💪🏿

[@darrenpinnock6651]

Just jamaican like busta

[@wakeupstopsleeping6300]

@@darrenpinnock6651 but he is also British

[@chyname]

I never knew this

[@MICjordanTPR]

"He drops his gun, THEN gets shot... some things never change." Pops is a REAL ONE!!!

[@candidreamy9685]

This part

[@dave7407]

The gravity of the insight of that statement is wild!

[@jharvey5067]

I peeped that too.

[@MICjordanTPR]

@@footballfan8275 Yeah, that's not how our legal system is supposed to work in America. We're supposed to have arrests, trials, and sentencing, not summary executions. Beyond that, only a few crimes merit the death penalty. So, "jaywalking" "resisting arrest" "vandalism" "selling loose cigarettes" etc. aren't capital offenses. It doesn't make sense when the cops kill anybody for those kinds of reasons, whether the people were breaking the law or not. George Floyd wasn't killed in the process of committing a robbery. And even if he was, you don't get to just brutally murder criminals in your custody. It's animalistic to continue to attack a person once they're helpless.

[@jlenshd6058]

It’s that pause after he says it. The reflection. We haven’t progressed as a country and he realized that.

[@oredi2159]

He was born in England and moved to the south Bronx in his preteens, giving him one of the most unique voices in hip hop at that time

[@rhysagrey]

Your dad is a genius! How the hell did he know Slick was from England??!! He grew up in a tiny town in South London called Mitcham. I’m also from Mitcham and have lived here my whole life. Slick Rick is the most famous person to come out of Mitcham and therefore he is a legend in the Mitcham community. He comes back to visit once in a while and makes sure to visit the hood to show love.

[@thatstheguy07]

Cuz you can hear it in his accent lol

[@Kim-427]

@@thatstheguy07 I’m laughing too. What you don’t hear that accent?! I guess they really do think Americans are dumb. Lol

[@Livingtree32]

Lolwhat😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Maybe because of the accent?????? 😂 I’m German and I realized that the first time I ever heard Rick in 2003

[@jamescsjrwork9516]

He sounds hard-core British.

[@JokerKynG]

he said his mom was from there lol you know what a new York accent is right exactly

[@Only1Science]

Hip-Hop's greatest storyteller! Slick Rick!

[@acewilly9991]

Facts💯

[@txzbelle75]

Yep!

[@soroushai2374]

Facts my top 3 story tellers are him, Ghostface and Nas

[@supermodeljaz6829]

Biggie

[@JustMe-ws2pe]

Facts

[@caycecm02]

La Di Da Di is his most sampled song. Slick Rick served time in prison for attempted murder, was almost deported back to the UK and was subsequently pardoned. The Great Adventures of Slick Rick is classic and the mark of a great rapper was how well you can tell a story...

[@chrisblack5054]

Right...he shot his cuzzin who was a bully and who tried to rob him..

[@brooklynsfinstallday]

They have to do this one!!!

[@digital8187]

It's really more of a collab/joint venture with Doug E. Fresh even though it was just 2 songs this 1 & "the show" but they should definitely do one where they do both songs

[@startingQB]

I thought he got departed, but then was pardoned a few years later.

[@anonymernutzer5613]

the power of Slick Rick, the Dad couldn’t stop bopping his head to this lol

[@michaelcar9268]

Keep Slick Rick going and do "Hey Young World"

[@blackqueenmelanin1449]

The world is yours, hey young world. That was the bomb. Ijs

[@kendragreene5953]

💯

[@frontroom]

Once upon a time not long ago...

[@Tleeshan]

@Bridget Smith AGREE 👍

[@DonCaban252]

Do THE MOMENT I FEARED by Slick Rick. Same album 😃

[@WHG369]

Slick Rick precedes Eric B and Rakim. He used to make music with Dougie. Fresh. Look up the show from 84

[@lovechildtre4961]

Your dad is absolutely correct. He’s from England by way of Jamaica. But he was raised in New York. I think it’s best to read their bio first…just a suggestion.

[@lovechildtre4961]

Could y’all react to “Love’s Gonna Get Cha” by BDP (KRS-One)…it would be better if you reacted to the actual music video 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@bboywindz17]

You should do T.R.O.Y (They Reminiscence Over You) next. I always like your reactions to hip hop music. Always good to get a different perspective.

[@MsCoffeenofilter]

Yes Pete Rock and CL Smooth and then introduce his dad to Heavy D and the Boyz.

[@inkoinfinity2]

Two thumbs up for T.R.O.Y.

[@Noturavg82]

YESSS!!!

[@kimmiet1980]

I loved that song!

[@Tadaia]

Yes!!! Arguably the best hip hop song of al time!

[@DanSupra82]

Slick Rick is arguably the greatest story telling rap artist of all time! He's called SLICK Rick for a reason as he 's smoooooth as f!

[@rugr82day]

I think Dad would love "Summertime" by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince. Will's recent action was disappointing but this song shows that rap can be just as fun and nostalgic as other kinds of music.

[@rathecreator4047]

YES

[@joellenglass2344]

One of my favorite songs that I can definitely relate to!

[@free1855]

Dela Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers were also very creative with their rap. Same with PM Dawn & many more.

[@rugr82day]

@@free1855 , yeah there's a lot out there they can explore.

[@rathecreator4047]

@@free1855 Yeah I was thinking about Check the Rhyme but I wasn't sure if Dad would like it???

[@Only1Science]

Outkast's "Liberation" has great live instrumentation, rap, singing and even poetry by Big Rube. PLAY THAT!

[@mediumvillain]

could do most of Aquemini

[@akademychatgym]

@@mediumvillain Facts. A straight classic 💯

[@misscecemarie7283]

One of the best songs on that album…and that’s saying a lot!

[@geoffmorrow9155]

Aquemini, ATLiens

[@fuzzylogics139]

One of the most beautiful songs, ever, to me. YES, would love to see 'em react to Liberation!

[@GBREAL01]

Another song that tells a good story is Common's "I Used To Love H.E.R." from the 1994 album Resurrection. It's regarded as one of the greatest songs in the hip-hop genre.

[@Noturavg82]

Good one! He’d love Common

[@keino111689]

Your dad has an amazing ear for accents. Slick Rick was indeed born in London, England. He moved to the states at age 11.

[@sourmouse4199]

Heard that International Playas Anthem at the end! 🙌🙌

[@Tleeshan]

yeeeah, I thought they were going there next!

[@frontroom]

Hahaha it went to the next song and I forgot! One of my all time feel good songs 🔥

[@swizzcc]

@@frontroom great song to react to

[@sourmouse4199]

@@frontroom me too!

[@josephcervantes8029]

Came to check if someone else got hyped when they heard intl playas anthem !

[@TimrodRa]

Hey young world. Best slick Rick song ever

[@ghosttemplar6989]

The most epic "Once upon a time not long ago" you would ever hear. Also another great reaction from you two.

[@tbonano1]

Dad is right! Slick Rick is known as one of the best story tellers in hip hop history

[@skillz9549]

Good choice. This would be like a sippy cup for you guys. Wu-Tang was the bottle of Henny.

[@darabbi360]

@ 14:35 mark your Dad is looking for the word.... Flow👍 As a Hip Hop Lifer from the very beginnings, I like to hear your Dad's fresh opinion of these classic songs.....A few times he has been spot on in how many people in the culture felt about different aspects of these songs.....Slick Rick was known for his storytelling abilities and his FLOW🔥🔥🔥 Salute to your Dad for picking that up on the fly.

[@darabbi360]

He is from England as well🔥

[@nodnoc]

Slick Rick grew up partly in England. In fact he was almost deported from the US at one point, but was eventually granted citizenship

[@michaelcar9268]

Facts

[@terihenri7230]

It seems to be a thing among British-American rappers.. wasn't 21Savage almost deported back to the UK as well?

[@Kim-427]

I remember hearing about that back in the day. Yes,I’m old. Lol

[@Livingtree32]

@@terihenri7230 And DOOM never gained US citizenship and thus after a tour in Europe was denied from re entering, so stayed in GB hahaha

[@nerdlarge4691]

@@terihenri7230 Yup. MF Doom wasn't so lucky. R.I.P.

[@rayraydubb]

Classic! One of the best story tellers.. You gotta react to Hey Young World!

[@cope145]

Wish I could like this twice

[@Tleeshan]

Agreed, that's a great next option!

[@txzbelle75]

Yes!!!!!!!!!

[@BRSSMSTRFLX]

Great shout +1 for this

[@IndomitableAde]

Yes!

[@crybaby4u]

I grew up in NY where it all began. Slick Rick and Dougie Fresh are the best of the best with Rap story tellers. Others like him are Dana Dane & Kwame. Check them out too. La di dadi and The Show, and Mona Lisa

[@junitorosario1221]

Can’t leave out KRS-one Criminal Minded, definetly a story teller in his time. Kwame, damn that brings back memories, “Only you can do the things, you do.”

[@prof3ssor178]

@@junitorosario1221 Yes.. KRS ONE is the teacher of Hip-Hop.. That's his title

[@IndomitableAde]

I'm so glad you mentioned Dana Dane. Cinderfella is one of my favorites of the genre. Not only was it a clever retelling of a fairytale classic, as a Midwesterner who grew up skating it was fantastic to hear the moment Dane's skateboard turned into a Volvo. It could have been a bike. Lots of kids have bikes. The lyrical choice made me feel more connected to the story and like I understood Dane on a deeper level as a person.

[@Transcendent-Economics-101]

And Dana Dane was my favorite! 💯% B'klyn 💪🎵🎼🎶

[@introvertedblackgirl]

I was today years old when I found out Dougie Fresh Raps! Thank You!

[@Hooderaw]

The production of this album was amazing and before his time.

[@GoogleAccount00]

💯💯💯💯

[@godsfather9686]

you mean ahead of his time? lmao wtf

[@57kwest]

Top 10 rappers DEFINITELY put Slick Rick on the Mt Rushmore. A HUGE inspiration for lyricsists from the Golden Era.

[@dayne6563]

Slick Rick is one of the best Hip Hop story tellers of all time. Yes, he is from England, as well as 80's Rappers Dana Dane and Moni Love

[@txzbelle75]

Dane is American.

[@dayne6563]

I stand corrected, thank you.... something about his accent..I always thought he was born in UK... One of my favorite 80's songs...'Dana Dane wit Fame'

[@bigb2494]

@@dayne6563 Dana Dane was part of the Kangol Crew with Slick Rick, so he copied the accent

[@dayne6563]

@@bigb2494 word! That's dope History !

[@txzbelle75]

I was in 7th grade when this released. Back when I used to write down all the hip hop lyrics ... stopping and starting the tape deck...

[@IndomitableAde]

I was a sophomore in college. There was so much good music releasing back-to-back from different parts of the country and we were all in the same place sharing our regional stars with each other. You really had to go out of your way to hear bad music if that makes sense.

[@lynetteminute]

Hey Young World by Slick Rick s a classic too. Your dad has an ear, to have picked up his British accent.

[@kc-jv1rn]

Facts. That song spoke volumes to me in my youth and kept me out of a lot of trouble.

[@erikagarnett3197]

If your dad liked the "story" aspect, please consider listening to "Love's Gonna Get Ya" by Boogie Down Productions. The music video helps explain some of the old "slang" that may not be understood. It's raw but one of my faves, like this one. And yes, Slick Rick is from the UK. 😉 Love your channel, by the way!

[@MrDanga]

One of the best story raps ever.

[@Cookie-ki4ew]

Yes, just about ANY BDP is 🔥.

[@thegarlicknotz7163]

I love that your dad has developed a real appreciation for rap. Lovely channel!

[@sonjaistheone4614]

I do too. My dad never gave it a chance before he died and I wish I had been able to listen to it with him. He LOVED music in general. My mom would listen to it when we were in the car for instance with no objection. I still prefer clean rap pretty much!

[@ivanvalentin3898]

Man your dad is a genius. I could never articulate my thoughts as well as him. Sharp dude!

[@frontroom]

Thank you Ivan, glad you enjoyed.

[@paulytfromgc]

Heard this song a bunch of times, and I don’t think I’ve ever noticed the background vocals, at the end, that the dad pointed out. That’s why I love these videos! I always get a new perspective

[@joej28]

The Godfather of rap. Most sampled rapper ever. People have made #1 hits with samples of his.

[@enigmatv3636]

I think Biggie Smalls is the most sampled rapper , but yeah Rick is sampled highly too.

[@joej28]

@@enigmatv3636 James brown is the most sampled artist, slick Rick is the most sampled rapper, p diddy is the producer who sampled the most music from other artists

[@free1855]

Along the same narrative, please react to "The Message" it predates Children's story. Ground breaking rap by Grand Master Flash & The Furious Five.

[@Msboochie2]

Please! Yes, this is a must to understand the evolution of hip hop!

[@onewardog1169]

💯

[@nurseb5755]

Perfect song I so hope he does it!

[@beyourself2444]

The rap which changed my 6 year old life

[@faze1er]

Unfortunately, growing up in the hood those were the things my parents were concerned with, and the discussion that needed to be had at an early age. 1988 was the peak of drug dealing and gang banging. We were exposed to those things as early as 8 to 11 years old. Most parents didn't know how to effectively teach us how to stay away from that lifestyle so they did what most parents do, tell you scary stories of misfortune. Disclaimer: I am not making any excuses or condoning anything! What I'm stating is my personal experiences growing up in the hood when your peers were trying to pressure you to “be down”! Now that I'm older I can reflect and understand what my family was trying to accomplish. This song was a message to the youth during those times.

[@Gifthunterz]

Your dad is really going to appreciate this one ☝️

[@danspiritoso5945]

Classic album by a true pioneer! Slick Rick’s second album though “The Rulers Back” is impeccable. His rhyme flows and storytelling goes way ahead of it’s time on the second record. Your pops caught the British accent yup, that’s one thing I love about his style. The accent is subtle and still has lots of NY in it.

[@pedallinwithparedes]

One of the best story raps of all times!! Should point out the other songs that get sampled to your Dad and make that into a series so he can listen to the different sounds that it stemmed off of throughout the years. He definitely NEEDS to hear and both of your react to Grandmaster flash and the furious five the message.

[@darlingeve5416]

Yes! Definitely The Message, the Message II (Survival), and White Lines w/ Melle Mel.

[@romanroque8866]

Yess gmf and the f5 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@timewithdee9025]

Yes.. The Message is great !! 👍🏽

[@erainamckinnie9920]

Da Art of Storytelling by Outkast and Slick Rick is a great one! And the video was amazing!!

[@monoymono9]

This is such a GREAT idea. Like connecting all of the dots through history. Speaking of samples, I'm only like a third way in (so this may be mentioned later), the piano riff is sampled by a great funk artist, Bob James, which is THE most sampled artist in hip hop from his song "Nautilis". The piano riff is also is also in Ghostface Killah's "Daytona 500" You and dad should maybe consider starting to watch short documentaries/interviews. I watched one with Bob James and the great 9th Wonder where 9th Wonder pays respects.

[@darrickmeek5531]

I really do enjoy these videos! Keep them coming! Slick Rick to me is underrated. He is known as one of the greatest storytellers in hip hop and he has one of the most timeless flows & deliveries of all time. He flows effortlessly on a track. This particular song is on the album 'The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick which is one of the most classic hip hop albums of all time. Definitely a top 25 hip hop album but you can even argue it being a top 10 greatest hip hop album of all time.

[@C.kirk1287]

One of the most memorable song of my childhood! This song is dear to the rap/hip-hop community ❤

[@unmahalbiggilly5717]

I Need Love by LL Cool J This song introduced the world to a “softer” side to rap. It was a groundbreaking track for its time.

[@BigCrossVita]

This beat is crazy.

[@jaydubbxperiod]

Great! So many memories! You should do the granddaddy of em all La Di Da Di - Doug E Fresh and Slick Rick. It came out in 1985. It's been sampled a zillion times. And although there were good stories previous it still kind of set the bar.

[@luisvincentgonzalez8491]

For another great narrative piece check out Renee by Lost Boyz or You Never Know by Immortal Technique. I think Pops would enjoy both lyrically and for the stories.

[@moshebgr8]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@IndomitableAde]

Renee!

[@MrDanga]

Renee is the one!

[@AerialPenn]

In addition to Renee I'll throw in Lifestyles of the Rich and shameless. That was an equally dope joint telling stories.

[@marivik1018]

I have been wanting to suggest immortal technique as well. Dance with the devil. Just not sure if its not to much/harsh. ( not sure how to put it ) for them.

[@monk3070]

I from the bronx and slick rick use hangout 2 blocks away from my crib and the story that he told on this song happen 2 blocks from my house on 183st and university Ave. These types of story use to happen all the time in the BRONX. The bronx was wild back in the 80's and 90's.

[@victorlugo3809]

Dad noticing that Rick might have ties to Britain is crazy impressive. I've heard that song 1000 times and never noticed! Great ear!

[@politicaltroll8920]

Guru is also a great storyteller. Gang Starr’s “Just to Get a Rep” is a similar story, so is KRS One’s “Uh-Oh”

[@OnionsMakeYouCry9]

I've been wanting them to do several of Gang Starr's work. Moment of Truth I'd love to see personally.

[@prof3ssor178]

One of my favorite Hip-Hop songs of ALL TIME! Great song.. and overall production.. straight classic 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sonjaistheone4614]

Mine too!

[@tijnusbeatz120]

Once upon a time not long ago, was referenced a million times in rap songs. Slick Rick was born in London and migrated with his jamaican parents to the Bronx at age 11 in 1976. He's one of the earlies Hip-Hop pioneers. I'm impressed with your reaction choices - really awesome!!

[@TubeMySwag]

Slick Rick has such an amazing voice and tone. It reminds me of a classic transatlantic accent in hip hop form. Crazy unique!

[@rumseyh]

Don't sweat it, Dad... you did your thing on the "pre-Anthony Hamilton reaction." Spontaneity is like a breath of fresh air! 😁

[@SlimThePhenomenon]

Slick Rick was most known at the time in Hip Hop and still today for his unique voice, so no surprise to see that as the first reaction. He was born in London but moved to the U.S. at an early age, so good catch!

[@buddy8412]

Most definitely! One of the founding fathers. 🤝💪🏽

[@jamesminter70]

Oh my God. I'm 26. But my dad introduced me to a bunch of slick Rick's music as a kid and children's story is one of my favorite. I was watching a 39 minute video and clicked off it because that can wait for me to watch this and see what your dad says.

[@txzbelle75]

Have you all done The Message?! Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. I may have missed it. This was the pioneering story telling in Hip Hop...

[@tweco123]

Questions: 1.Is there a song that your dad listens to after one of these sessions? 2. Will you guys ever switch and the dad plays a song or songs he wants the son to listen to? Love your channel! ❤

[@toddwilliams938]

Good idea

[@jamespridgen8157]

Hell no

[@RCJR02]

Yea I've been wondering the same if the dad actually enjoys at least 1 or 2 songs enough to listen to numerous times lol

[@beyourself2444]

Extremely underrated rapper, growing up in the Caribbean, Slick Rick was extremely popular

[@kennycooper294]

slick rick and dougie fresh's "the show" along with "ladi dadi" are their biggest hits together. slick rick is known for his storytelling and this album is one of the essential rap classics. i like your point on fairytales they are dark, jack and the beanstalk, hansel and gretel etc...

[@Man_eee]

Slick Rick the Ruler! Great reaction most of us were waiting for. Slick Rick is one of the greatest storytelling emcees of all time, Nas learned storytelling from him.

[@leav4g]

Great catch about the British voice. I love the dad's perspective ❤

[@mduduzigama5534]

This is my first time listening to Slick Rick. Beautiful 🔥🔥

[@Philly-eli5]

FINALLY!!! I’ve been waiting for a Slick Rick reaction

[@teeblack06]

Check out the song "The Show" by Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick

[@Tleeshan]

Yesss, I hope they react to it!

[@AlexandreFournierMtl]

If you want to keep the storytelling theme going maybe you could do "Biggie - I got a story to tell" next.

[@jasmineroussell4441]

I'm so impressed by how well studied you are. A true hip hop fan. We love that.

[@frontroom]

Thank you! More good stuff comin’!

[@thesandman3436]

He was born in the UK but he learned how to rap in NY. He came over when he was in middle school.

[@toniussery6448]

This song never gets old

[@ejay7606]

Two points. One I personally believe there was more styles of hip hop back in the day. Rakim, KRS-One, Dana Dane, Kurtis Blow, Big Daddy Kane, Kwame, etc.. Two, this is the type of conversations we have to have with our kids in order to extend their life expectancy

[@nicolemyrick86]

My dad introduced me to this when I was young. I’m 36 now and I’ve loved this song as long as I can remember. I’m a 80’s baby and I love oldies

[@erinjacquart7162]

Best story teller of all times, big ups to pops for catching it, and his UK background

[@MyCYRE]

There ya go! ..the legend ...good stuff..

[@GoogleAccount00]

Hahaha this is my favorite song. I look forward to this

[@marinateonit06]

I absolutely never thought about the ominous tone after the end and how it matches the story!! See...this is why I watch these videos

[@zaikia9775]

Can you share with dad the lovely JILL SCOTT....The Way....please? I think y'all will love the instruments and her range in there.🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@optimisticavacado994]

Great song! Love your channel guys! My favorite rapper of all time Mos Def does a "cover" of this song on his black star album! Would love to hear your dad react to any Mos Def song I think he would like his music!

[@stayfly3000]

My fave by him is Ghetto Rock!

[@Dryltd]

Which song? Not Ms. Fat Booty everyone suggest that.

[@CharminIsBallin]

He would love mathmatics

[@jackm1758]

Hey guys I recommend another UK legend by the name of Lowkey. His first album "Soundtrack To The Struggle" went down in UK hiphop history. A reflection of a great awakening and riots in the UK in 2011.

[@moshebgr8]

Roots Manuva - Dreamy Days

[@deucedaprodeuca]

Slick Rick was born to Jamaican parents in London. He moved to New York at a young age.

[@roger5mNL]

Seeing dad always noticing these different things and liking story telling he may like Rewind from Nas a lot, it’s an amazing song

[@ToastToGod]

My Summer vacation by ice cube It explains how gangs spread from LA to other states. Literally one of the most slept on rap stories ever. I recommend it to every hiphop head and the FrontRoom of course

[@MsAnP1]

Love that song ❤️

[@danieljohnson4530]

Yes!!!!

[@nelsonpared9445]

Can’t wait to see!

[@stepheninglett3447]

Ayyyyy! 48, white dude and I had this cassette!! Still kniw er word.. right on

[@cfairfax85]

One of the best story telling rappers of all time. Glad he enjoyed!

[@Tleeshan]

Ahaaa! One of the greatest story rhymes down to this day!! I just discovered your guys' channel and I love it! Keep up the good work fellas!! Try reacting to another great story rap, KRS-1 Love's Gonna Getcha Yes, Rick Tha Ruler was born in the UK

[@jonathancassin7825]

Beautiful the chemistry💗 would love to see you perspective on Ab souls , book of soul

[@PhanoftheShow]

what made Ricky so special was not just his storytelling but how he animated the lyrics and gave the words life. this is different then the hard monotone style guys had back then. he was jovial, brought an element of comedy

[@grantkearney6354]

I'm new and loving these. Ex A&R for Universal in New Zealand. These videos give me great joy thanks.

[@sourmouse4199]

Slick Rick is British! Moved to NY when he was a teen.

[@nicolegray3933]

Please react to LaDiDaDi by slick Rick. Think you'll enjoy

[@jswords1977]

Great point with the parallel to actual children’s stories that really do have morals, and may be actually more mature. Love y’all’s channel. Great forum for discussing a beautiful art form. By the way, I got to meet Slick Rick at a club I was working at in Philadelphia in ‘99. I guarded the room he was in before performing. He was super-nice! And he let me check out his iconic huge chains!!!

[@BeautiJunkie]

I heard Duran Duran before I heard Slick Rick…Same accent. Different delivery….Love them both…I love bewildering the crowd sing “Hungry Like a wolf” at karaoke

[@kikibara1]

Crossroads by Bone thugz and harmony next PLEASE!

[@juelz3451]

you HAVE to do grandmaster flash "the message" at some point.

[@mr.mackey8775]

i absolutely love this song!! so cool to see your dad actually taking time to listen and appreciate the music

[@angelafaison]

Your Dad's analogy on how the story started and how it was actually sad was so on point. And Touché' "he dropped the gun and still got shot" some things never changed. That's a Word!! Peace and Blessings!!

[@Mrs.MusicallyInclined]

Children stories are usually horrible in nature anyway. But this song is legendary to me. Glad you listened to your community. Hats off to ya

[@benhascom8338]

Respect to pups for recognising Ricks accent! Also a bit of trivia, Snoop Dogg has gone on record saying if he could of written one song he didn’t in his career, it would of been Children’s a Story!

[@rochellelove3785]

He covered La Di Da Di.

[@ericlopez1433]

One of my favorite songs ever

[@realsmt]

I think dad should start to get to know the producers of these songs. This way he can start to recognize signature sounds.

[@frontroom]

Good point. I’ll let him know from now on!

[@rudegirlmon]

Then you can ease him into J Dilla! 👏🏽