D. a. d. Performed by Pierce Freelon. CD. Approx. 40 min. 2020. CD: $15.00. K – Gr 5
Pierce
Freelon, a professor from Durham, NC, performs 11 hip hop songs and 4 voice
memos celebrating the relationship of a father with his children. Freelon
specializes in sampling sounds from the environment and incorporating it into
his music. Special guest musicians include J Gunn, Rissi Palmer, Carlitta
Durand, KronoZ Time, Malik Raii, and Ami Kim. “Tuck Me In” has Dad and daughter
negotiating bedtime. In “Daddy Daughter Day,” a daughter is treated to a day of
self-care and fun. “My Body” teaches children that they are in charge of their
own bodies, while “Bubble” teaches them to create boundaries. More songs
include “Tooth Brush,” “Swirly Cup,” “Make New Friends” (some are silver and
some are gold), “Gather Your Clothes,” “Movies
and Popcorn and Video Games,” “Space Jam,” and “Ascend.” Voice memos “Oatmeal”
and “Gather Your Clothes” are rap/chants. Voice memo “Get Well Soon” is a
simple song. Voice memo “Phil Freelon” is a recording of Pierce’s father giving
some good parenting advice. This unique album will appeal to young millennial parents.
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