I missed the first years of your life, I’m sorry On “Father Of 4,” the titular track and introductory cut, Offset essentially lays himself bare for the first time, addressing his children directly in a heartfelt open letter. The last time we heard a Offset in a non-Migos capacity, 2017’s Without Warning, the rapper was flirting with the allures of the dark side. Yet it didn’t take long for a refreshing tone to be set. Early rumblings even pointed to a “Patek-free” direction, though the staple timepiece ultimately remained present. The album that allegedly brought Cardi B to tears. Therefore, when word traveled of an upcoming vulnerable solo album from Offset, many were quick to take notice.
The group never faltered in crafting bangers, but it became increasingly difficult to relate to the trifecta. After Culture II, Quavo’s Quavo Huncho, and Takeoff’s The Last Rocket, a pattern continued to take shape. Though their found themselves steering the direction of modern hip-hop culture, the group remained relatively stationary insofar as their personal development was concerned. Migos seemed to encapsulate those very qualities. While rappers have long instilled themselves in their music, others have built up walls of bravado and ostentatious materialism. Offset’s “Father Of 4” Lyrics Are Honest Reflections Of SelfĪs one can be vulnerable on a record, so too can one be guarded.