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's second album, '' Shaq Fu: Da Return''. It was released on October 17, 1994 with production from the LG Experience and

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. The single was a minor success, making it to number 78 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song is dedicated to Shaq's stepfather, Phillip A. Harrison and samples "

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Music video

The music video portrays a simplified biography of O'Neal's early days living in

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. It discusses his estrangement from his biological father Joseph Toney, with whom he would not reconcile until 2016. O'Neal refers to his stepfather Phillip A. Harrison with the lyrics, "Phil is my father." The song is referenced by

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in season 7 of ''

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'' during the episode "Seasons Beatings".

Samples

This song samples a line from the song "

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in which

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raps the line "Biological Didn't Bother" in the second verse.

Single track listing

A-Side

#"Biological Didn't Bother" (G-Funk Version)- 5:07 #"Biological Didn't Bother" (Original Flow)- 4:39 #"Biological Didn't Bother" (Dr. Ceuss Remix)- 4:45

B-Side

#"Biological Didn't Bother" (Straight From Tha Funk Crib Remix)- 5:13 #"Biological Didn't Bother" (G-Funk Instrumental)- 5:07 #"Biological Didn't Bother" (Original Flow Instrumental)- 4:39

External links

* {{authority control 1994 songs Shaquille O'Neal songs Songs written by Shaquille O'Neal Jive Records singles 1994 singles