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Born to Reign
Hip-Hop · 2002 · 12 tracks

Born to Reign

Will Smith

Polished 2002 pop-rap defined by summer-ready funk samples, family-focused storytelling, and the high-gloss sheen of a Hollywood blockbuster soundtrack.

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It's the ultimate 'cool dad' hip-hop album for your next family barbecue.

A polished and celebratory blend of Hollywood confidence and paternal tenderness.

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The writing leans far further into family than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Born to Reign
1:53
02
Act Like You Know
4:02
03
I Can’t Stop
4:58
04
Jaden’s Interlude
0:56
05
1,000 Kisses
4:18
06
Willow Is a Player
3:49
08
How da Beat Goes
4:15
09
Block Party
4:14
10
Give Me Tonite
3:42
11
I Gotta Go Home
4:33
12
Maybe
4:08
14
Momma Knows
3:57
Moments Worth Waiting For
The aggressive rock-rap fusion of the Men in Black II theme where the bassline mimics a mechanical pulse.
The tender transition from Jaden's interlude into the soft, melodic R&B textures of 1000 Kisses.
The classic block party energy of track 9 where the call-and-response vocals simulate a live neighborhood event.
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