“Mom, can I hear the lullaby, please?”: Beyoncé’s daughter Rumi Carter featured on Cowboy Carter’s song Protector

Music lovers and fans of Beyoncé were thrilled to discover that the singer’s newest album, Cowboy Carter, includes a touching guest appearance from her six-year-old daughter, Rumi Carter.

The piece named Protector begins with Rumi’s simple plea,

“Mom, can I hear the lullaby please?”

This not only highlights the heartwarming collaboration of a family, but also continues Beyoncé’s tradition of involving her children in her music, a practice she previously started with her daughter Blue Ivy.

Rumi Carter’s Introduction to the Music Industry Through Beyoncé’s Protection

The track Protector, featured on the album Cowboy Carter, highlights a one-of-a-kind and heartfelt partnership between the vocalist and her daughter Rumi Carter.

The initial inquiry sets the tone for an acoustic ballad in which the singer conveys her immense love and protective nature towards her children, Rumi and Sir, as well as her 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.

Beyoncé is the one who sings.

“And I will lead you down that road if you lose your way / Born to be a protector.”

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It came as a surprise to many when Rumi’s voice was heard on the album, despite the fact that her artist profile had been added to streaming services the day before its release, hinting at her involvement.

This public appearance signifies Rumi’s official debut in the music industry, following in the footsteps of her sibling, Blue Ivy.

The Knowles-Carter Legacy: Beyoncé’s Music as a Family Affair

Blue Ivy Carter, the oldest daughter of Beyoncé, made an appearance on the 2013 track Blue and was also featured in Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour last year.

At only nine years old, Blue Ivy’s incredible talent was already being acknowledged, as she received her first Grammy for her contribution to the track Brown Skin Girl on The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack. This song not only showcased her powerful voice, but also solidified the Carter family’s influential presence in the music world.

Two tracks, Texas Hold ‘Em and 16 Carriages, from the album Cowboy Carter were released during the Super Bowl. The singer, who refers to the album as the second part of a “three-act project”, also released these two tracks.

The album includes a variety of guest artists, such as Willie Nelson and Post Malone, and pays tribute to Dolly Parton’s iconic song, Jolene. The inspiration for the album stemmed in part from the artist’s personal experiences of feeling “unwelcomed,”possibly referencing her controversial performance with the Dixie Chicks at the 2016 Country Music Association Awards.

The partnership on Protector not only highlights the singer’s role as a mother, but also demonstrates her talent for incorporating personal experiences and familial connections into her music.