51/50 Ratchet - Hurricane Chris
Young rapper is quite explicit; for mature teens.
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Music details
- Artist(s): Hurricane Chris
- Genre: Hip-hop
- Label: J Records
- Parental Advisory: Yes
- Edited Version: Yes
- Release Date: 10/23/2007
Parents need to know
Parents need to know that this 18-year-old rapper talks quite maturely and often inappropriately for his age -- or any age, for that matter. There's frequent use of the "N" word, some vulgar language ("ass","s--t", "faggot," "p---y", and "f--k"), sexual innuendo and activity, violence (some gang related), and a few illegal substances in this debut album.
Families can talk about the fact that this young rapper is singing about adult issues. Does this make him more marketable in the hip-hop industry, instead of rapping about topics that are age appropriate? Is it OK that the hip-hop industry sings about "hoes," violence, and other dicey topics? Could they get their point across without being so vulgar?
Families can talk about the fact that this young rapper is singing about adult issues. Does this make him more marketable in the hip-hop industry, instead of rapping about topics that are age appropriate? Is it OK that the hip-hop industry sings about "hoes," violence, and other dicey topics? Could they get their point across without being so vulgar?
Message
Social Behavior:
Lots of emphasis on money and "pimpin'" ("gonna f--k some bimbos" and "I'm in the streets/can't take it out on me/getting' money dats all I know"). Mentions the word "haters" many times in reference to those against rappers/hip-hop.
Consumerism:
Expedition, Escalade, Patron, Bacardi, Louis Vuitton.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Mentions Patron shots, Bicardi, being drunk several times, and smoking.
Violence
"Bang" graphically references gangs, violence: "I leave a ("N" word) brain's leakin' on a stop sign."
Sex
Sexual innuendo and activity: "bent her over from the back/and hit her with the missile," but does mention the importance of using a condom: "if I can't use protection/then it ain't cut."
Language
Several uses of "N" word, other words used; "s--t," "ass," "p---y," "faggot," and "f--k."
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Jessica Dawson
In his debut album, 51/50 RATCHET, Hurricane Chris talks a lot about makin' money, being a "real" rapper from Louisiana, clubbin', and pimpin' on the ladies. The CD includes his popular single, "A Bay Bay," which is a playful homage to a force in the area's Ratchet (anything out of control) movement, DJ Hollywood Bay Bay. It's catchy, and along with Hurricane Chris' heavy Shreveport drawl, beckons to old-school Louisiana funk. There's very strong language and depictions of violence and gangs in "Bang": "I leave a ("N" word) brains leakin' on a stop sign" and "gonna f--k some bimbos."
Is it any good?
Hurricane Chris is trying to be a hard-core rapper with simple rhymes and a certain lifestyle, but he still has a lot to learn about making smart, quality music. The music on this CD is somewhat repetitive and unoriginal. Hurricane Chris may be young, but this album is only appropriate for older, more mature teens.
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