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Free Yourself

(2004, R&b, by Fantasia Barrino, Label: J-Records)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Idol winner is predictable but powerful.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Mostly good stuff for girls.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Hints of sexual activity, such as "You had her in my car."

  • Language:

    The "N" word is used once, to describe a loser boyfriend.

  • Consumerism:

    The TV tie-in is obvious.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Nothing obvious.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Free Yourself

Parents need to know that Fantasia's debut CD is mostly harmless, and she uses her magnificent voice to deliver predictable girl-power messages. You may want to note that the "N" word is used once to describe a loser boyfriend.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how to treat someone in a relationship. You can also use "Baby Mama" to talk to your kids frankly about the hardships of young, single parenthood.
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    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    FANSTASIA CANT SING!

    FANTASIA NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE AMERICAN IDOL! I AGREE WITH SIMON SHE SOUNDS LIKE DONALD DUCK! GO SIMON COWELL!

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    mc2004
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Lovely

    This is a very nice R&B debut. Fantasia proves she has an excellent voice, and the excellent producers here (Missy Elliot, Rodney Jerkins, Jazze Pha) never let her down. Stand-out tracks include Truth Is, Don't Act Right, and my favorite, Baby Mama). Language is iffy, there is one bad word, but violence, sex, drugs, and commercialism are not an issue (Yes, she is from American Idol, but there are no tie-ins). I said social behavior was good, because she sends strong messages, particularly on Baby Mama, a song which may help and inspire struggling single mothers.

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