51/50 Ratchet

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Young rapper is quite explicit; for mature teens.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What 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.

  • Positive messages0
    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.
  • Violence4
    "Bang" graphically references gangs, violence: "I leave a ("N" word) brain's leakin' on a stop sign."
  • Sex4
    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."
  • Language4
    Several uses of "N" word, other words used; "s--t," "ass," "p---y," "faggot," and "f--k."
  • Consumerism3
    Expedition, Escalade, Patron, Bacardi, Louis Vuitton.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking3
    Mentions Patron shots, Bicardi, being drunk several times, and smoking.
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What's the story?

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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What families can talk about

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?

This review was written by Jessica Dawson
Kid, 12 years old
April 21, 2012
AGE
18
 
BADD O
BAD SONG OF COURSE!
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good for all ages
remember its just music. music does not kill people do.
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February 10, 2009
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I thought it was not so bad
Sex: 6/10 Some references in Touch Me but not to bad. Violence: 6/10 Not so violent but a couple of moments. Language: 8/10 There's not much profanity. Just 1 or 2 F-words, like 3 s--t and a few N-Words but not so bad.
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As bad as soulja boy
I gave him a off not because he is not safe we hear worse but because how lame it is
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This review was written by Jessica Dawson
Artist:Hurricane Chris
Release date:October 23, 2007
Label:J Records
Genre:Hip-hop
Parental advisory:Yes
Edited version available:Yes
This review was written by Jessica Dawson
 

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