Celebrity Parents Robin Thicke: Julian Has 'Changed My Life' "Julian has changed my music and made me think less of myself. He is an angel, the greatest thing that has ever happened to me," says his father. By Staff Author Updated on December 1, 2020 08:16 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Finding somebody cuddly to love has changed Robin Thicke. The Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter believes his 20-month-old son Julian Fuego with his wife, actress Paula Patton, has made him less selfish and a better performer. “Since I’ve become a dad, I no longer perform for me, I perform for my family,” the recording star, 34, told PEOPLE at Friday’s Fendi Casa Luxury Living and Beats by Dr. Dre party during Art Basel in Miami, where Thicke sang several songs. “Julian has changed my music and made me think less of myself. He is an angel, the greatest thing that has ever happened to me.” Thicke, who debuts his new album, Love After War, this Tuesday, wrote its 17 songs during the past year and a half that he took off to care for Julian. Some of the songs reflect his life changes and new status as a dad. “I wrote one song called ‘Never Give Up’ to encourage Julian to fight back when he faces problems in life,” Thicke tells PEOPLE. He also wrote songs about feeling insecure to reflect the stresses he and Patton faced when Julian first arrived. “It was hard when we became parents, because we had to balance our careers with this new person in our lives,” says Thicke. “I lost my mojo for awhile. But finally we hit a rhythm, and we are more in love than ever and so supportive of each other. We’re both crazy about our son.” With Thicke launching his album, and Patton touring different countries with Tom Cruise to promote their new Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Julian has been separated from his parents for two weeks. “This is the longest either Paula or I have been away from Julian and it is hard for both of us,” says Thicke, who adds that Patton’s mom is babysitting. “We talk to him constantly on Skype, and he seems to understand his parents are off doing their thing, which is good for him.” Already, Julian has begun to dance and loves to visit his dad in the music studio. He walks up to the microphone and lets Thicke know he wants to play piano and drums. The little guy also does pushups and has begun to emulate his mom doing yoga. “Julian is an old soul,” says Thicke with a laugh. “In two weeks, I fly to Los Angeles and grab him so we can be together in New York for his mother’s movie premiere. We are all about family.” — Linda Marx Related Articles Robin Thicke and April Love Geary Celebrate Son Luca's Birthday: 'Every Day with You Is Sunshine' Robin Thicke Says Son Julian, 12, Is a Talented Singer and Plays Guitar: 'He's Got the Gift' Robin Thicke Shares Throwback Photo with Late Father Alan Thicke: 'Missing My Pops Today' Billy Ray Cyrus' 6 Kids: Everything to Know Robin Thicke Sings 'Growing Pains' Theme Song in Tribute to Late Dad Alan Thicke on 'The Masked Singer' Julian Lennon Runs into 'Uncle' Paul McCartney at Airport: 'What Are the Chances?' Will Smith's 3 Children: Everything to Know Watch Robin Thicke's Son Julian, 11, Show Off His Impressive Vocals with Choir Solo George Jones' Daughter Says They 'Began Mending' Their Relationship After Mom Tammy Wynette's Death Forest Blakk Opens Up About Tumultuous Childhood: 'My Dad Sold Me for 10 Grams of Cocaine' Mandy Moore's 2 Kids: Everything to Know All About Lea Michele's Son Ever Leo Eminem Says Dr. Dre's Aneurysm Inspired Him and Snoop Dogg to End 'Stupid' Feud: 'We Talked It Out' Ethan Hawke's 4 Kids: Everything to Know Ed Sheeran's 2 Daughters: Everything to Know Julian Lennon Says He 'Always Hoped' He'd Get to Place of Peace After Forgiving Dad John Years Ago Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies