@@aleksisuuronen5969 this reply is more accurate than the originql commen comment, I agree not just reference to Uncle Phil but the fact that he died and not only Will but a lot of young kids looked at him as a role model
@@aleksisuuronen5969 Everything reaches it's peak and then descends. At it's peak, that "Jada and Will love" may have actually been perfect before it collapsed like the Roman Empire and every other living and non living thing in this universe.
George Bush got tripped up because he realized he was going to have a soundbite of himself saying "Shame on me" and that would be a campaign nightmare.
i don’t want to get too emotional or anything but i think y’all saved my life. i was on the verge of losing the love of my life, as well as my own life. i didn’t eat more than a meal a day and lost 25lbs in a single week. i was at the point where i had already written a letter for everyone i love. i simply had no desire to keep living. but with your videos (and a particular plant) i was able to slow down all the overwhelming thoughts and finally realize i just needed to better myself step by step. i’m still on that process but i just wanted to say thanks. i believe in giving people their flowers while they’re still around :)
Thank you so much Jacob! I’m so happy to hear your inspirational words and your determination to keep moving forward. I don’t always know our reactions matter, but hearing this gives me hope. Thank you for watching, supporting and inspiring me!😊👍
Lost one’s, breakdown, cheer up, or NEIGHBORS !!! So many good songs by him he need to make a J Cole section like he did for Juice 🤩😭 so many beautiful amazing talented artists. I’m excited to see dr Tom’s future videos he’s so brilliant and has great taste hehe
J cole - Change, is one where you’ll definitely see his lyricism and philosophy as a person where he’s not so profane lol. Keep up the great work love the videos!
J cole is my all time favorite rapper. He is so real and tells stories and holds himself accountable and reflects and learns. That's what makes a good rapper and a good story teller
I love this song because it really matches the title, it’s relatable in many ways, he says alotta ghetto stuff while reflecting on it at the same time and it just reminds me of young bloods
“remember what looks good isn’t always good” yep that’s pretty much the point of the whole album. no role modelz eventually leads to his realization on Love Yourz.
I love seeing a man from a different generation compared to the standard target audience of these types of songs just enjoying this kind of music. This is probably my 7th video of yours I have binged now. Keep it up :)
One of my all time favorites from Cole. Recite it front to back lol. Thanks Tom and nick 🔥🔥🔥 Edit: he meant he’s gonna be a better dad than his dad IF he had a kid. From the first lines.
this song alone won't ruin a persons perspective. Even if someone doesn't agree with the lyrics, you can tell how much love and care was put into the song from the production alone. Man knew what he wanted, and he had it delivered.
@@Ryuga-2015 I mean the lyrics aren't phenomenal but the song as a whole is. And you could tell that he liked it even if he wasn't vibing with the lyrics
I would love to see you react to some of his newer music, he’s actually really introspective and has grown a lot since then lol as a long time fan of his it’s been awesome to watch him grow up and grow into a healthy committed family man. God bless you , this was an awesome and hilarious/introspective video!!
Uncle Phil is from the tv show fresh prince of bel air, he’s saying he’s so fatherless that uncle Phil was the only father that he ever knew I can imagine being where he’s from everyone’s father was either dead, out somewhere in the world, or not much of a father. It’s a really powerful and impactful lyric to me because I also grew up without a father and I know what it’s like having to adopt a father figure
Lol yes he was talking about Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, he was saying that's the only father he knew watching him growing up which is true for lots of us growing up. Hate to mention him but his impact can't be denied but Bill Cosby on Cosby show and Uncle Phil were the greatest influences for some of us we got to see black men portrayed as great fathers as well as being great husband's family men and SUCCESSFUL as well. They weren't low level poverty stricken and that's all the shows about them struggling black men. They were doctors and lawyers and both Cosby and Phil wives were teachers, and it wasn't shown to us as these successful black men won the lottery and are rare specimens no they were shown as normal because it shouldn't be considered rare for black men to be successful and great husband's and fathers it's more common than is let on throughout society but media in particular wasn't fond of showing it and media is big on forming images of people. That 1 line is so simple but resonates so profoundly to us because "you're the only father I ever knew" was true for many of us.
I'm only a few minutes into the video, but I thought it would be important to comment that Uncle Phil is the Uncle that Will Smith's character on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" goes to live with. So the father figure in Cole's life was through seeing the interactions between Uncle Phil and Will Smith on the show.
You remind me so much of my therapist 😂 “so clearly that wasn’t a very good choice” after I say the most unhinged thing ever 😂 thank god for calm people like you!!!!! 🙌🏼💃
I've been looking at your videos here lately, recovering from a ankle surgery. This is definitely awesome to see someone from a different cloth dabble into the culture to understand. Even if it's just the music side. For some advice, when you listen to such poetry have rap genius lyrics or google the lines. The references are much more deeper than the surface. The metaphors, symbolisms, the rhyme scheme all matters to understand when an artist platforms their words to a beat. (Just to touch the surface) Rap (Rhythm And Poetry). Oh, and if you never seen the fresh prince original series, definitely check it out. The reason artist like J. Cole is championed in our community is that the message he send in most of his work can be felt by our community. Simular experience, similar emotions, action, decisions , and thoughts that we share. Though some words may be boring to your ears, it's endearing to others. Right or wrong, it's culture that's been created and curated. Following an artist, your able to see and feel their growth. Just like a pastor at a church, a message may touch a particular group or person different than someone who hasn't experienced what the pastor/preacher has preached. Great take and review, looking forward to following for more content 🔥🙌🏾💯
The song is about receiving long-awaited fame and acclaim but when you finally get it the same people brining you up bring you down. No role models dives into Coles journey into Hollywood and the political game that comes with record labels, influence, and as said having a famous name. It is a very interesting concept that many artists struggle to show thier viewers.
"Your heart" by Joyner Lucas and J Cole would make an amazing reaction and conversation starter for youth. You'd be doing a service discussing this song 😁
I don’t have any mentors because I got tired of being disappointed. I’m building my own life and have a great career and I’m proud to do it with out any role models. I want to be better than a disappointment to anyone and that’s what I’m doing
i dont think he understands first of all uncle phil is a reference to fresh prince and he talks about how he came this far without anyone to look up to he doesnt mean most of the shit he said about women and what makes me sad is that he is trying to portray j cole as a desire driven psychopath who went down a crazy path because he had no role models and that itself might drive people to hate the song and not see it for what it really is J Cole is a very intelligent rapper and is unlike any other rapper out there in regards to his fortune and fame, he has set morals for them and i have nothing but respect for him not just as a master lyricist but as a human being so i cant just sit by and let this guy tarnish his name anyone who views this i hope you look past the cursing if you dont like it and see the song for its true beauty and not for the image this guy is misleading
I wouldn't take it to heart that your subscribers requested this and Nick didn't screen it.. sometimes when you get so into the hip/hop rap genre you forget how harsh some of the lyrics can be until you hear it in front of your parents/grandparents.. then you realize it pretty quick.. and to be fair this is a pretty mainstream song.
Uncle Phil from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, in other words he had no role models in his life so he had to turn to a TV character who lives in a fantasy world. Kind of reminds me of Jim Carrey's character from the movie The Cable Guy who also was raised by the TV due to not having role models in his life.
To everyone reading this comment, sometimes it feels like you should give up and quit but, don't stop hustling, keep pushing and trust the process, believe you will actually make it to the top someday. Stopping is never an option. Stay blessed, strong and focused I don't have so many subscribes but the few i have are so special to my struggle ♥️♥️
It’s some cultural references in this one lol You would have to know where they come from to understand the lyrics. For emails, Uncle Phil was the uncle in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The line where he says “Sorry I’m never coming home imma stay for good” This is a reference to a scene in Harlem Nights (Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor film) where a husband recently got with this woman named Sunshine. After being with Sunshine he calls his wife and tells her that he’s never coming home.
-No. He had a father. "Uncle Phil" was a character on the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air". He like many children grew up in front of the tv, it was for most the sudo baby sitters for busy parents in the black community. -
Also, the album this song is on like a story he tells. This was when he got a taste of fame and wilds out. But it's a great story and he does eventually find himself and his way
You have to do 4 your eyes only by jcole from 4 your eyes only album. This song must be a weird one. But 4 your eyes only is a story you gotta listen to.
Definitely recommend listening to a song off of his album right after this one, “4 your eyes only” he matured a lot on that album, and the subject matter is much deeper
uncle phil is a reference to the fresh prince of bel air. how will didn’t have his dad but uncle phil pretty much took over that role
Rip
Yeah it kinda paints a picture of a kid just being in front of a tv and only good role model around being uncle Phil from the show
@@aleksisuuronen5969 exactly that!
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@@aleksisuuronen5969 this reply is more accurate than the originql commen comment, I agree not just reference to Uncle Phil but the fact that he died and not only Will but a lot of young kids looked at him as a role model
The “Jada and Will love” line was written into the song at a time where their marriage was like picture perfect.
Well atleast from imago perspective, not that we knew anything real
@@aleksisuuronen5969 Everything reaches it's peak and then descends. At it's peak, that "Jada and Will love" may have actually been perfect before it collapsed like the Roman Empire and every other living and non living thing in this universe.
@superezekill5688 not everything
@@Lg3-Snow I'm sorry but that's how it is and that's how it goes.
@@superezekill5688 not necessarily
George Bush got tripped up because he realized he was going to have a soundbite of himself saying "Shame on me" and that would be a campaign nightmare.
this one gave me a good chuckle, when you said “ok nick” 😂😂 loved this video
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J. cole is so good man, definitely have to listen to more of his songs!!
Have you heard Wet dreamz yet?
@@billyjee9410 that song had me bumping in class dawg😭
This was so awkward at certain parts, I loved it hahaha
Lmao
Fr makes me realize how mid the lyrics are
@@zorkimonyamamura3271 ive been saying thiss!! i like cole but most his stuff be mid asf
@@zorkimonyamamura3271 yeah people only hype up this song because they have nostalgia, cole has much better
@@lilmojo4life woah u jus said most his stuff is mid?? Who u listen to? I'm not even hating I jus wanna know
i don’t want to get too emotional or anything but i think y’all saved my life. i was on the verge of losing the love of my life, as well as my own life. i didn’t eat more than a meal a day and lost 25lbs in a single week. i was at the point where i had already written a letter for everyone i love. i simply had no desire to keep living. but with your videos (and a particular plant) i was able to slow down all the overwhelming thoughts and finally realize i just needed to better myself step by step. i’m still on that process but i just wanted to say thanks. i believe in giving people their flowers while they’re still around :)
Thank you so much Jacob! I’m so happy to hear your inspirational words and your determination to keep moving forward. I don’t always know our reactions matter, but hearing this gives me hope. Thank you for watching, supporting and inspiring me!😊👍
That is great to her man! :)
Thank you for your testimony, Jacob! God bless🙏🏼
May God be with you and bless you my brother(I assume) welldone!
you may not know me but i love you man, be strong.
I highly recommend "J cole - Apparently" it's a beautiful song.
Didn't expect this comment to be underrated but it is
@@joakes15 ong
We got to get him to watch your heart with Joyner and j Cole
Honestly, one of the most beautiful hip-hop tracks ever!! I hope he reacts to it 🙏 2-6💙
“that jada and that will love” aged terribly😭
i recommend songs like "let go my hand" or "change" from j cole if u want more lyrical songs from him, great video as always.
Let go my hand need a reaction from this man bro. 100%
Friends and Window Pain too
Change is one of my favorite Cole songs
Lost one’s, breakdown, cheer up, or NEIGHBORS !!! So many good songs by him he need to make a J Cole section like he did for Juice 🤩😭 so many beautiful amazing talented artists. I’m excited to see dr Tom’s future videos he’s so brilliant and has great taste hehe
And snow on the bluff
I think it's dope that he can show that he doesn't agree with 100% of the lyrics but can absolutely vibe with the beat and provide some good analysis.
J cole - Change, is one where you’ll definitely see his lyricism and philosophy as a person where he’s not so profane lol. Keep up the great work love the videos!
J cole is my all time favorite rapper. He is so real and tells stories and holds himself accountable and reflects and learns. That's what makes a good rapper and a good story teller
I love this song because it really matches the title, it’s relatable in many ways, he says alotta ghetto stuff while reflecting on it at the same time and it just reminds me of young bloods
You should really listen to J.Cole - For Your Eyez Only, one of the greatest rap songs imho.
Definitely agree
“remember what looks good isn’t always good”
yep that’s pretty much the point of the whole album. no role modelz eventually leads to his realization on Love Yourz.
I’m a 30 year old male from UK England. This is very wholesome to watch. This is one of my favourite songs. Please keep these up.
I love seeing a man from a different generation compared to the standard target audience of these types of songs just enjoying this kind of music. This is probably my 7th video of yours I have binged now. Keep it up :)
MOTHER I SOBER by Kendrick. About generational trauma and being a role model, sort of the inverse of this song
such a powerful track
One of my all time favorites from Cole. Recite it front to back lol. Thanks Tom and nick 🔥🔥🔥
Edit: he meant he’s gonna be a better dad than his dad IF he had a kid. From the first lines.
He was talking about uncle phil from Fresh prince of Bel air because he didn't have his dad. But everything else you said is correct my friend
@@jjvasquez5760 I know he referenced uncle Phil bro and then off wordplay spoke about how Cole himself would be a better father than his real dad.
@@Alexander0888 I always saw it as he meant uncle phil but that makes sense tbh
@Tyr 😂😂😂
Haha great song, old friend got me into Jcole. Great song, Great reaction! Have a great day tom!
-James
Thanks so much james!😊👍
Respect this guy for sticking through the song!
"We don't wanna be talking to women like this"
proceeds to vibe
Can’t wait for you to react to more of j coles songs and definitely look forward to juice days
Please don't let this song ruin j.cole for you he is a amazing artist and has great topics
fr, like I could see him liking crooked smiles or foldin clothes
this song alone won't ruin a persons perspective. Even if someone doesn't agree with the lyrics, you can tell how much love and care was put into the song from the production alone. Man knew what he wanted, and he had it delivered.
@@Ryuga-2015 I mean the lyrics aren't phenomenal but the song as a whole is. And you could tell that he liked it even if he wasn't vibing with the lyrics
I freaking love this song the lyrics aren’t really that bad
the "she knows" video by jcole prolly my favorite music video
I would love to see you react to some of his newer music, he’s actually really introspective and has grown a lot since then lol as a long time fan of his it’s been awesome to watch him grow up and grow into a healthy committed family man. God bless you , this was an awesome and hilarious/introspective video!!
Lol nick you wrong with this one😂😂gotta say though nick great job you knew us fans would love him reacting to this
😂😂
Love to see you banging along to the beats 😂🤘 Keep it going these videos are so good
That role model we lack is Jesus… everyone needs that answer, He is the mentor.
Uncle Phil is from the tv show fresh prince of bel air, he’s saying he’s so fatherless that uncle Phil was the only father that he ever knew I can imagine being where he’s from everyone’s father was either dead, out somewhere in the world, or not much of a father. It’s a really powerful and impactful lyric to me because I also grew up without a father and I know what it’s like having to adopt a father figure
You are so respectful nice reaction
Love from France
Thank you 😊👍
Please do more Dave . Genuinely the best writer I’ve seen in a long time. Heart attack is long but an amazing song
A couple more of J.cole great songs is, "3 wishes from truly yours album and Friends",from his KOD album. 🔥🔥
Lol yes he was talking about Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, he was saying that's the only father he knew watching him growing up which is true for lots of us growing up. Hate to mention him but his impact can't be denied but Bill Cosby on Cosby show and Uncle Phil were the greatest influences for some of us we got to see black men portrayed as great fathers as well as being great husband's family men and SUCCESSFUL as well. They weren't low level poverty stricken and that's all the shows about them struggling black men. They were doctors and lawyers and both Cosby and Phil wives were teachers, and it wasn't shown to us as these successful black men won the lottery and are rare specimens no they were shown as normal because it shouldn't be considered rare for black men to be successful and great husband's and fathers it's more common than is let on throughout society but media in particular wasn't fond of showing it and media is big on forming images of people. That 1 line is so simple but resonates so profoundly to us because "you're the only father I ever knew" was true for many of us.
I'm only a few minutes into the video, but I thought it would be important to comment that Uncle Phil is the Uncle that Will Smith's character on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" goes to live with. So the father figure in Cole's life was through seeing the interactions between Uncle Phil and Will Smith on the show.
Yes, he is talking about the late James Avery when he mentions Uncle Phil" this was around the time he passed away.
The awkwardness in the video makes this reaction so funny. Who recommended this lmaooo. I was dying at how uncomfortable he was
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This shows how deep is Rap . Hip hop is not dead . People just can't relate.
You remind me so much of my therapist 😂 “so clearly that wasn’t a very good choice” after I say the most unhinged thing ever 😂 thank god for calm people like you!!!!! 🙌🏼💃
I've been looking at your videos here lately, recovering from a ankle surgery. This is definitely awesome to see someone from a different cloth dabble into the culture to understand. Even if it's just the music side. For some advice, when you listen to such poetry have rap genius lyrics or google the lines. The references are much more deeper than the surface. The metaphors, symbolisms, the rhyme scheme all matters to understand when an artist platforms their words to a beat. (Just to touch the surface) Rap (Rhythm And Poetry). Oh, and if you never seen the fresh prince original series, definitely check it out. The reason artist like J. Cole is championed in our community is that the message he send in most of his work can be felt by our community. Simular experience, similar emotions, action, decisions , and thoughts that we share. Though some words may be boring to your ears, it's endearing to others. Right or wrong, it's culture that's been created and curated. Following an artist, your able to see and feel their growth. Just like a pastor at a church, a message may touch a particular group or person different than someone who hasn't experienced what the pastor/preacher has preached. Great take and review, looking forward to following for more content 🔥🙌🏾💯
Agreed. I left a comment pretty much saying the same thing
I highly recommend reacting to J. Cole’s “One An Addict”. It’s gotta be one of my favourites of his.
Hey man I really love your videos. Your analyses have made me think more about the lyrics of the songs I like.
11:25 this reminds me of that one lady reacting to xxx (i think) on the REACTS channel
Love this. Listen to the album as a whole. This is a mere scene from the story he’s painting.
The song is about receiving long-awaited fame and acclaim but when you finally get it the same people brining you up bring you down. No role models dives into Coles journey into Hollywood and the political game that comes with record labels, influence, and as said having a famous name. It is a very interesting concept that many artists struggle to show thier viewers.
All of forest hill drive is goated 🐐
uncle phil isnt his actual uncle its from fresh prince of bel air
gotta react to 4 your eyez only, she’s mine pt. 2 and for whom the bell tolls off his album 4 your eyez only
Holy shit you killed this one I love this song and this whole album was good
Bro the intro BANGS ON THE 12😫🔊
"Your heart" by Joyner Lucas and J Cole would make an amazing reaction and conversation starter for youth. You'd be doing a service discussing this song 😁
i agree with this one
Oooo yea. I love that song. Tom would love it too
The leave his girl lyric is a movie reference from Harlem Nights in which a character called his wife and left her in the same manner.
I don’t have any mentors because I got tired of being disappointed. I’m building my own life and have a great career and I’m proud to do it with out any role models. I want to be better than a disappointment to anyone and that’s what I’m doing
I liked this video so fast when you understood the uncle Phil reference!! You’re so in tune with the lyrics I love it !
😊👍
W Man’s W Life
i dont think he understands
first of all uncle phil is a reference to fresh prince
and he talks about how he came this far without anyone to look up to
he doesnt mean most of the shit he said about women
and what makes me sad is that he is trying to portray j cole as a desire driven psychopath who went down a crazy path because he had no role models and that itself might drive people to hate the song and not see it for what it really is
J Cole is a very intelligent rapper and is unlike any other rapper out there in regards to his fortune and fame, he has set morals for them and i have nothing but respect for him not just as a master lyricist but as a human being so i cant just sit by and let this guy tarnish his name
anyone who views this i hope you look past the cursing if you dont like it and see the song for its true beauty and not for the image this guy is misleading
yea he kinda misunderstood this song a bit
FIRST THING'S FIRST
REST IN PEACE UNCLE PHIL!!!!!!!🖤🖤💯💯💯
its actually funny, bc when Nia long was asked about the line about her in this song she said "He's not to young"
FIRST THINGS FIRST REST IN PEACE UNCLE PHIL!
I wouldn't take it to heart that your subscribers requested this and Nick didn't screen it.. sometimes when you get so into the hip/hop rap genre you forget how harsh some of the lyrics can be until you hear it in front of your parents/grandparents.. then you realize it pretty quick.. and to be fair this is a pretty mainstream song.
Thanks so much for this!👍😊
Uncle Phil from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, in other words he had no role models in his life so he had to turn to a TV character who lives in a fantasy world. Kind of reminds me of Jim Carrey's character from the movie The Cable Guy who also was raised by the TV due to not having role models in his life.
To everyone reading this comment, sometimes it feels like you should give up and quit but, don't stop hustling, keep pushing and trust the process, believe you will actually make it to the top someday. Stopping is never an option.
Stay blessed, strong and focused
I don't have so many subscribes but the few i have are so special to my struggle ♥️♥️
Amen! Thanks for these words😊👍
"I came fast like 9-1-1 in white neighborhoods" is in my top 10 all time favorite rap lyrics
J. Cole is Unanimously one of the Top 5 artists of the last couple decades. He continues to throw messages that the world never asks for but needs
shut up you omelet
It’s some cultural references in this one lol You would have to know where they come from to understand the lyrics. For emails, Uncle Phil was the uncle in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The line where he says “Sorry I’m never coming home imma stay for good” This is a reference to a scene in Harlem Nights (Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor film) where a husband recently got with this woman named Sunshine. After being with Sunshine he calls his wife and tells her that he’s never coming home.
Thanks for this zora!😊
Agreed, I left a message pretty much explaining how he missed a bunch of references from our culture and that the song isn’t as toxic as he thinks
J cole has some classics
90210 is the best song you should react to next
WET DREAMS BY J COLE!!❤️
Long Live The Woo 💫💙
Jada and that Will love 😂🤣
ANOTHER AMAZING REACTION🖤🖤
-No. He had a father. "Uncle Phil" was a character on the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air". He like many children grew up in front of the tv, it was for most the sudo baby sitters for busy parents in the black community.
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Out of all the meaningful J.Cole songs to choose from, who recommended this song for the therapist to react to?
Every time he said something bout uncle phill and he did not know what the reference was I just go so annoyed
Definitely check out J. cole "Love yourz"
Tom non stop greatness on this channel 🙌
Thank you😊👍
I think you should react to more Kanye, Roses, come to life, Lord I need you, Hey mama, and coldest winter are all ones I recommend
You should react to Heavens EP by J Cole for his feelings and opinions in the present
he's gotta do "want u to fly" and "change" way deeper
yes
Also, the album this song is on like a story he tells. This was when he got a taste of fame and wilds out. But it's a great story and he does eventually find himself and his way
If you like this you should react to cole’s crooked smile
Wooooo 130k 140k on the way!!! 😁
Yessssirrr!!😊
Instant like, more Cole 🙏
Best video to react to on the perfect day... for me at least. My BD 17 now. Tom is the GOAT.
Thank you 😊👍
Thank You… ur the one putting in that hard work and giving us this amazing content. Thank you.
Damn 7 seconds I guess I’m first lol hell yeah love j cole. Suicidal thoughts by Biggie Smalls would be a dope video!
Finally👌👌👌 Can you please react to crooked smile by J Cole?
03' Adolescence by J.Cole should be more up your alley, give it a try
Abstract- Crisis🙌
You have to do 4 your eyes only by jcole from 4 your eyes only album. This song must be a weird one. But 4 your eyes only is a story you gotta listen to.
Damn this guy knows how to enjoy his songs
React to J. Cole “Lost One’s” please
for this song you have to listen to the whole album. it’s about his childhood and how he grew up
React to J. Cole middle child!
Jada and Will love 😂
Please react to XXXTENTACION, ITS ALL FADING TO BLACK. It’s very nice song and it’s the last X song released after his death too.
Gotta react to “Javari” by J. Cole, Next !
4 your eyes only would be so cool
Definitely recommend listening to a song off of his album right after this one, “4 your eyes only” he matured a lot on that album, and the subject matter is much deeper
Uncle Phil is uncle on Fresh Prince of Belair I