Little Ghetto Boy

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]

"Little Ghetto Boy"
Single by Lalah Hathaway featuring Snoop Dogg and Robert Glasper
from the album Lalah Hathaway Live
Released	January 22, 2016[1]
Recorded	2015[2]
Label	eOne[3]
Songwriter(s)	Lalah Hathaway, Calvin Broadus Jr., Robert Glasper[1][4]
Producer(s)	Terrace Martin
Lalah Hathaway singles chronology
"If You Want To" (2011) "Little Ghetto Boy" (2016)

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

1. "Lalah Hathaway debuts video for cover of her father's song". Vibe. September 19, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
2. "Little Ghetto Boy is interpretation of her father's classic". Eurweb. January 22, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
3. "Lalah Hathaway Live Label". AllMusic. January 22, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
4. ZO (January 20, 2016). "Lalah Hathaway releases impressive take of her Father's classic". Okayplayer. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
5. "Little Ghetto Boy Awards". AllMusic. January 22, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.