Tank AKA Daddy!!!
I appreciate what women have to offer a lot more. What they have to go through to find their womanhood based on how they interact with their fathers. My goal has been to make sure that I am the example. I am the starting point for what they (my daughters) will look for in a husband...
--Tank
Since, R&B sensation Tank released his first album Force of Nature in 2001, he's been an unstoppable force. His latest album, Now or Never, has people yearning for "Sex Music" and in a state of "Emergency." In addition to penning hits for himself, Tank is known for being the mastermind behind several chart-topping songs for a plethora of other artists such as Jennifer Hudson, Omarion, Jamie Foxx, Keri Hilson, Pleasure P, and Letoya Luckett,.
The General of R&B, Mr. Man Candy and my personal name for him, Tankalicious (If you've ever seen this man lick his lips you know exactly why I call him that!!!) is quite proud of another title he wears....Daddy. And although he has received many accolades for his musical talent, Tank's children Jordan, Ryen, Zoey and Durrell, Jr. are undoubtedly his greatest accomplishment.
While visiting Memphis to play and perform during the Heal the Hood Celebrity Basketball Game, Tank, a divorcee, was kind enough to give IGW a quick but special interview for our Father's Day "We Like Him" segment. And yes we do like him but who wouldn't like a sexy, intelligent man who values his children and is capable of singing them and his woman to sleep with the sweetest of lullabies.
IGW: How old were you when you first became a father?
Tank: I was 24.
IGW: How old are your children?
Tank: 10, 6, 3 and 3.
IGW: Really? Twins?
Tank: I wish.
IGW: Oh, wow! What’s your definition of a good father?
Tank: Most importantly, a father who is there. There are too many fathers missing. The influence. Seeing a man around makes a big difference.
--Tank
Since, R&B sensation Tank released his first album Force of Nature in 2001, he's been an unstoppable force. His latest album, Now or Never, has people yearning for "Sex Music" and in a state of "Emergency." In addition to penning hits for himself, Tank is known for being the mastermind behind several chart-topping songs for a plethora of other artists such as Jennifer Hudson, Omarion, Jamie Foxx, Keri Hilson, Pleasure P, and Letoya Luckett,.
The General of R&B, Mr. Man Candy and my personal name for him, Tankalicious (If you've ever seen this man lick his lips you know exactly why I call him that!!!) is quite proud of another title he wears....Daddy. And although he has received many accolades for his musical talent, Tank's children Jordan, Ryen, Zoey and Durrell, Jr. are undoubtedly his greatest accomplishment.
While visiting Memphis to play and perform during the Heal the Hood Celebrity Basketball Game, Tank, a divorcee, was kind enough to give IGW a quick but special interview for our Father's Day "We Like Him" segment. And yes we do like him but who wouldn't like a sexy, intelligent man who values his children and is capable of singing them and his woman to sleep with the sweetest of lullabies.
IGW: How old were you when you first became a father?
Tank: I was 24.
IGW: How old are your children?
Tank: 10, 6, 3 and 3.
IGW: Really? Twins?
Tank: I wish.
IGW: Oh, wow! What’s your definition of a good father?
Tank: Most importantly, a father who is there. There are too many fathers missing. The influence. Seeing a man around makes a big difference.
I Love Being A Father..........
IGW: How did fatherhood change you as a person?
Tank: I have three girls and one boy. The girls came first and having girls definitely made me look at women differently. I appreciate what women have to offer a lot more. What they have to go through to find their womanhood based on how they interact with their fathers. My goal has been to make sure that I am the example. I am the starting point for what they will look for in a husband and in their marriage.
IGW: As a father who is also an entertainer, how do you find a balance between the two? I know you do a lot of traveling.
Tank: There’s really no balance at all. You just kind of go with it. I try to integrate my music and my kids all together, when possible. I have them at the show standing backstage dancing and laughing and afterward we go eat. I pick them up from school when I can. I help them with their homework. We sneak it in. There’s no set schedule. You have to always find the time to be there for them.
What are your favorite things to do with your children?
Tank: Go to amusement parks and real fun places like Chuckie Cheese and stuff like that. I like to play the games, too. It’s exciting for me as well.
In your opinion, what are a father’s greatest fears?
Tank: For me, it’s that I wouldn’t be there enough. I always had a father growing up so I didn’t miss that part but I know a lot of people who didn’t. I see how it affected their lives. They are lacking in some things. I want to be there as much as I can to have a good influence and impact on my children’s lives. I make sure they know they are a priority for me.
IGW: Ok. Last question is about your music. I love your latest album Now or Never. So what’s next?
Thanks. I’m working on a new album that will be out in November. It’s called Savior. The “Celebration” remix with me, Trey Songz and Chris Brown and my new single, “I Can’t Make You Love Me” is out right now. There’s a new TV show called the "Protector" with Tisha Campbell, I’m featured on that. I have more movies coming. We’re on a roll. There’s also a tour at the end of the summer. Kelly Rowland and I are trying to put that together right now. We’ll see what happens.
IGW: Thank you for your time, Tank.
Tank: My pleasure.
Tank: I have three girls and one boy. The girls came first and having girls definitely made me look at women differently. I appreciate what women have to offer a lot more. What they have to go through to find their womanhood based on how they interact with their fathers. My goal has been to make sure that I am the example. I am the starting point for what they will look for in a husband and in their marriage.
IGW: As a father who is also an entertainer, how do you find a balance between the two? I know you do a lot of traveling.
Tank: There’s really no balance at all. You just kind of go with it. I try to integrate my music and my kids all together, when possible. I have them at the show standing backstage dancing and laughing and afterward we go eat. I pick them up from school when I can. I help them with their homework. We sneak it in. There’s no set schedule. You have to always find the time to be there for them.
What are your favorite things to do with your children?
Tank: Go to amusement parks and real fun places like Chuckie Cheese and stuff like that. I like to play the games, too. It’s exciting for me as well.
In your opinion, what are a father’s greatest fears?
Tank: For me, it’s that I wouldn’t be there enough. I always had a father growing up so I didn’t miss that part but I know a lot of people who didn’t. I see how it affected their lives. They are lacking in some things. I want to be there as much as I can to have a good influence and impact on my children’s lives. I make sure they know they are a priority for me.
IGW: Ok. Last question is about your music. I love your latest album Now or Never. So what’s next?
Thanks. I’m working on a new album that will be out in November. It’s called Savior. The “Celebration” remix with me, Trey Songz and Chris Brown and my new single, “I Can’t Make You Love Me” is out right now. There’s a new TV show called the "Protector" with Tisha Campbell, I’m featured on that. I have more movies coming. We’re on a roll. There’s also a tour at the end of the summer. Kelly Rowland and I are trying to put that together right now. We’ll see what happens.
IGW: Thank you for your time, Tank.
Tank: My pleasure.
I love Tank's cover of this song.....just beautiful.
