The Pharcyde

Something fairly weird has been happening lately. My son and I have been having meaningful conversations over the last few weeks. The discussions have ranged from the difference between Liberalism and Conservatism to the ethical questions presented by the movie Watchmen. I have enjoyed this since it feels like most of the time I've been admonishing him about this or the other.

A fun discussion we had last night had us each sharing our top ten rap songs. I was in the 9th grade when Rapper's Delight came out, my son was four when Missy Elliot emerged on the scene, two distinct rap generations. Still oddly enough there was one thing in common:



My List
Can't Forget About You-- Nas
Paid in Full (Cold Cut Remix)-- Eric B and Rakim
Let Me Ride-- Dr. Dre
Sucka Mcs -- Run-DMC
American Terrorist-- Lupe Fiasco
The Show-- Dougie Fresh
Bring the Noise-- Public Enemy
Passing Me By-- The Pharcyde
Buddy-- De La Soul
Scenario Remix -- Tribe Called Quest(With, Leaders of the New School)

My Son's list
Ice Cream-- Wu Tang Clan
Music-- Eric Sermon
Feeling It-- Jay-Z
Theme Music to a Drive By-- L.F.
BMJR -- Lil Wayne
Rising Down The Roots
Grown Man Business-- Mos Def
Wat U Made Me-- Malik Yousef
N.I.G.G.E.R.-- Nas
Passing Me By-- The Pharcyde