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"21st Century Girl" (CD Single)
- By Willow Smith
- Genre: Pop music for kids
Common Sense Media says
Sassy, kid-friendly hip-hop from Hollywood daughter.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is the second single from Hollywood royalty Willow Smith and is all about being a "21st century girl." The lyrics are sassy and fun, showing that you can be strong, unique, and your own person without growing up too fast. Parents can feel fine about letting tweens blast this age-appropriate song.
What's the story?
Ten-year-old Willow Smith has already made a name for herself -- well, her celebrity parents did -- but she's showing that she's got the singing chops, hair do, and personality to make it as a pop singer in her own right. Her second single, "21ST CENTURY GIRL," is more of a club-beat pop mix compared to her first, synth-style hit "Whip My Hair" and is all about being a strong, independent girl who makes her own way in this world (insert sassy "Z" snap) -- so watch out.
Is it any good?
Yes, her parents are famous, but Smith has real talent. When she sings, she sounds like a young Rihanna or a nicer, more polished Ke$ha, and she has so much personality and charisma that you can't help but be spellbound by her kid-friendly, girl-powered, no-nonsense pop. "21st Century Girl" is trendy, memorable, and a perfect anthem for sassy tweens who like the music and attitude of artists like Ke$ha or Rihanna but are really too young to be listening to them.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Smith's privileged background. Do you think she would be as successful if her parents weren't Will & Jada Pinkett Smith? Can you think of other artists who might have gotten special treatment because of their famous families or connections?
Smith's song is all about being yourself, making your own rules, and living life to the fullest -- but "with class." What does it mean to have class?
With so many young artists growing
up too fast, do you think Smith is too young to be in the spotlight? Do you think she is more or less likely to make poor choices like other young female stars (like Miley Cyrus or Britney Spears)? Why?
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Kid, 11 years old
April 2, 2011
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good for kids 4 and up
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Great Song
Ke$ha with talent. Love her! (and she's only ten). There's not really a message, good or bad, just a lot of great beats and amazing talent. Great replacement for Ke$ha.
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Don't be a Ke$ha!
The song wasn't that great...... the girl's a few steps away from being the next Ke$ha. Please Willow, don't be a Ke$ha.
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Not bad
This song is okay but, not as catchy as Whip my Hair.
Team Willow!
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Kid, 11 years old
March 12, 2011
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I LOVE THIS SONG! It;s so energetic, it makes me want to dance all over the place! No bad messages like Ke$ha;s music, just clean, fun song!
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Girl Power Anthem for Tweens, Teens and women everywhere.
This is a girl power anthem. Not since the Spice Girls have parents had such a great girl song that doesn't display sex, drugs, and nudity as the key traits for women. No. Willow Smith is striking an important chord. Be proud to be a girl! You are independent and strong and you can do ANYTHING in a 21st century world. The music video is also great as it features only girls dancing in age appropriate clothes with style. (The only thing questionable is her "Boys need training" t-shirt). I am ready for Willow Smith to take over the air waves and push out those pop divas like Ke$ha whose only messages are "you have to be slutty to be noticed". NOT TRUE! Girl power all the way!
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This is a song for women and girls of all ages!
I love this song because it does not have display sex, drugs, nudity, smoking, drinking, and bad talking about women and girls.
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Mediocre Tween Pop
It's okay. There aren't very many messages- Good or bad. It is mostly just for kids that like to dance. It is appropriate for MOST kids and I see no issues. I give it a B+ Rating overall.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 22, 2011
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Great!!
She did a good job of teaching you how to be yourself.
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| Artist: | Willow Smith |
| Release date: | March 2, 2011 |
| Label: | ROC Nation |
| Genre: | Pop music for kids |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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