First of all her vioce is excellent, the reviewer should listen to Shine and Mother plus So Over You where she shows her best vocal ability. I agree some tracks are over produced but her voice heard and very clear that it is not played. There are songs that are sexually suggestive such as Girlfriend (by the way a nice track) and The Things You Make Do. But let's face there are other worse tracks out there. It's not for kids but it's a good album.
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Soulful voice doesn't mask sexual stuff.
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for Ages 14–16
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Parents need to know that Ashanti's fourth album is more of the same in terms of sexual content, but she seems to have toned it down a bit when it comes to glorifying the gangsta life. Unfortunately, she just can't stray too far from the lyrical formula of lots of gratuitous sexual stuff.
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- Families can talk about Ashanti's progression. When she released her first album, she was just a teen. Has her musical style changed? Do you think she's made a natural development with age or did her record label force the change?
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The declaration of Ashanti; very good
Sexual Content: Some iffy innuedo. Depends on your child. Violence: Not an issue. Language: "Lookin' like damn...", "I shoulda learned my lesson when you fuc-ed before", and "Frankly I don't giva fuc-." Social Behaviour: Empowerment for anyone, boy or girl. Tracks such as "Shine" explain how no one can bring you down. Commercialism: Not an issue. One meantion each of Beamers and Sidekicks. Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Not an issue. The Declaration On for 13+. Great R&B/Pop album for teens. HIGHLY recommend it. :D
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