Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Fans of two-time GRAMMY®-winning artist Lalah Hathaway are in for a treat! The singer-songwriter has released a music video for her new single, “Little Ghetto Boy.” The song is Hathaway’s moving interpretation of her father’s, soul music icon Donny Hathaway, seminal ode, which was first recorded in 1972 for his classic LIVE album. Ironically, the single is also one of the first songs to be released from her upcoming Lalah Hathaway LIVE album due out Friday October 30.
“Little Ghetto Boy,” which has been covered by the likes of John Legend, The Roots, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg, among other artists, is beloved by music lovers around the world. The song paints a raw and honest picture of the many ills facing the forgotten and disenfranchised, but it also speaks of hope and resilience in the face of struggle, inspiring one to reach beyond their cruel circumstances.
When talking about “Little Ghetto Boy” Lalah says, “What is amazing is ‘Little Ghetto Boy’ is as poignant now as the day it was written. 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. The sentiment captured in this visual will never not be real and never not be now. It’s real, fresh, and it’s powerful. It’s reality.”
Check out the video below:
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In addition to the new video, Lalah has added an Atlanta engagement on Friday, October 30 at Center Stage as part of an album release party and concert. The event is presented by Next Level Events. Click here for details!
Lalah Hathaway LIVE was recorded at the Legendary Troubadour Theater in Los Angeles (the site of Donny Hathaway Live).
Photo Credit: BET.com
