Will Smith has created such a larger-than-life impact with his acting career that for the younger demographic, it is news that he was once an applauded hip-hop artist. Through his goosebumps-inducing performances in almost every project he associates himself with, Will Smith has proven to be one of the most shining examples of an ‘actor’. However, his decades-long music career was no short of glory either. He was The Fresh Prince during his rapper days. The stage name was not only a fancy title that Smith had chosen for himself but a mirror of his fun and family friendly lyrics.
His music guaranteed a breath of fresh air to fans then and continues to do so despite numerous years having passed by.
The Fresh Prince is superior to Will Smith?
Smith transitioned into the acting industry by playing an extravagant version of himself in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. While Bel-Air is a fictional capital, Smith was indeed the Fresh Prince of the hip hop industry. He carved a niche for himself through his peppy songs that were devoid of profanities and strayed away from nudity. This, for obvious reasons, was applauded by many at a time when hip-hop industry was being stereotyped as the genre with more curses and lesser words.
So when one fan on Twitter walked down the memory lane of Smith’s hip-hop career, others soon chimed in, resonating with the nostalgic feeling.
When Will Smith was making fun hiphop songs and they became big hits 🔥 pic.twitter.com/PXVzzu9Sj4
— The V A U L T 🔥 (@_TooUnderratedX) February 21, 2023
That's why I appreciated him doing the remix with Joyner Lucas to Joyner's song called Will in 2020. He reminded them world he still got bars.https://t.co/BaZ81olWPp
— Tiffany Rayne (@TiffanyRayne) February 22, 2023
‘Parents Just Don’t Understand’ and ‘Nightmare on my Street’ were unlike anything I had ever heard on the radio…told a funny anecdote from beginning to end. Kinda legendary for me.
— Gem.M ♊️ (@GemDotEm) February 22, 2023
He found his lane, made fun records, didn’t even cuss or try to act hard as a rapper, and was still earning hits. I wasn’t mad at it.
— The V A U L T 🔥 (@_TooUnderratedX) February 21, 2023
Will made some classics. Can’t forget his other bangers including:
• Just Cruisin’
• Black Suits Comin’ (Nod Ya Head)
• Will 2K
• Boom! Shake The Room
• I’m Looking For The One (To Be With Me)
• Chasing Forever— J🦇 (@JustinVsJFair92) February 22, 2023
Will had all the bops, even that one with Marc Anthony from a couple of years ago was a groove
— Butterfly 25 🦋 (@defclubmix) February 22, 2023
The sentiments are not much different in 2023, as a Twitter user reminisces of the fun songs Will Smith had brought to us.
With 7k likes in a matter of hours, the tweet is proof that the audience still adores the Fresh Prince. If Smith once again decided to dip his fingers into his musical genius again, fans wouldn’t mind tuning in, given how his music for Men in Black is still fans’ jam.
Men in Black: The movie vs the music
Will Smith made one of the most unforgettable family movies with Men In Black. The movie is an absolute charm, with its comedic punches managing to tickle a laugh from viewers despite years having passed since its release. However, the plot and performance were not the only thing the movie had going for itself.
The way I still jam men in black should be a crime😭
— Popular Loner🧡 (@Theeehoodhippie) February 22, 2023
look!!! “men in black” is my shit!!! i was playing it yesterday!!🤣🤣
— Asia. #1017. (@asiatheelibra) February 22, 2023
Smith’s rap in Men In Black was a straight hit. It cannot even be considered nostalgic because there is a separate fanbase that listens to it on a daily basis.
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Will Smith’s music videos symbolized fun and undoubtedly brought him a fortune. Through his rap style and fun music videos, it is evident that the rapper was not trying to compete with others in the genre and was busy making an empire of his own.
Which 90s Fresh Prince track is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.
