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JoJo

(2004, R&b, by Jojo, Label: Blackground Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Soulful R&B/pop from a talented 13-year-old.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    There's a positive girl-power message here, but JoJo also puts a lot of emphasis on romantic relationships.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    A lot of the songs involve romantic relationships, but the focus is on love and heartbreak, not sex.
  • Language:

    One "hell" in "Fairy Tales" -- that's it.
  • Consumerism:

    Mostly anti-materialism but in "City Lights" JoJo debates whether she should buy "a Lexus, Beemer or Hummer".
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    None other than the line "I'm on a high, I feel like I'm on medication" in "City Lights".
 

What Parents Need to Know

About JoJo

Parents need to know that the soulful singer belting out these R&B tunes is only 13 years old. JoJo is incredibly talented, and her success at such a young age may inspire your kids to keep working on their own skills and talents (remind them that JoJo worked very hard and probably didn't blow off her vocal lessons when she would've preferred to go to the mall).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the fact that although JoJo encourages girls to be themselves and not change for anyone, she also spends a lot of energy focusing on relationships and being in love. You might point out to your kids that being half of a couple isn't everything, and that happiness comes from within -- not from another person.

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    Soulful, romantic fun for older tweens and up

    Sexual Content (Not an Issue): Some flirting and swooning. Violence (Not an Issue): None. Language (Pause): One use of "hell". Social Behavior (On): Lots of positive girl power messages. Commercialism (Pause): Car brands mentioned. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Pause): "I'm on a high, I feel like I'm on medication".

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    um....It was OK....

    Yeah. It was ok, but nothing great, nothing bad either. The only song I really liked was "Leave (Get Out)". you should try The Fray or Sanctus Real instead.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    this is the est

    jojo is awsome in this. She has a great voice, and for the the people who thinks this is all the recording studio, the voice has to come from somewhere, right???

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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