It's no secret that black culture is matriarchal. Without going into a history lesson, this goes back to slavery when households were stripped of their men and men were forced to live in separate quarters as a means of control, etc. As Hip-Hop is a reflection of the black experience (at times), it's not amazing that there are a great number of "Mama" records but few "Papa" records. I figured since it's Happy Dad Day and all it would be good to share this list of "Papa" songs that Henry Adaso compiled over at About.com (plus a couple I added).
Eminem - "Mockingbird"
2Pac - "Letter 2 My Unborn"
Ja Rule - "Daddy's Little Baby"
Nas - "Me and You"
The Game - "Like Father Like Son"
Xzibit - "Carry the Weight"
Nas & Olu Dara - "Bridging the Gap"
Atmosphere - "Yesterday"
Edo G - "Be A Father To Your Child"
Will Smith - "Just The Two Of Us"
Jay-Z - "Where Have You Been"
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