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"Wash Your Hands" (CD single)
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"Wash Your Hands" (CD single)

Why We Recommend It

Feel like a broken record about clean hands? This cute ditty may make an impression and send kids to the sink.

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"This Is It" (CD single) by Michael Jackson
Parents Need to Know...

that while Michael Jackson's first posthumously released single doesn't rise to offer any profound advice or moral platitiudes, like some of his previous hits, it does give kids a new glimpse at this famous and fallen pop star. The song ... read more

Age 9+
"This Is It" (CD single)
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"Changed Man" (CD single) by Chris Brown
Parents Need to Know...

that this song seems like Brown's apology to Rihanna following his felony arrest for making criminal threats against her. But it's important to note that there's no mention of domestic violence, fighting, or abuse in the lyrics and no ... read more

Age 12+
"Changed Man" (CD single)
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"Obsessed" (CD single) by Mariah Carey
Parents Need to Know...

that though this track doesn't include a lot of foul language or references to sex and drugs, its premise of a vendetta sends a message that public, verbal sparring is an acceptable way to solve problems, when in reality this will ... read more

Age 13+
"Obsessed" (CD single)
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"Birthday Sex" (CD single) by Jeremih
Parents Need to Know...

that this song is ALL about sex. Jeremih sings about how he treats a woman on her birthday and it's a far cry from cake and ice cream. The sexy talk isn't misogynistic, instead focusing on catering to a female companion's every desire. ... read more

Age 16+
"Birthday Sex" (CD single)
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Human by Brandy
Parents Need to Know...

that Brandy's comeback album is a traditional pop album, full of songs about the wonders of love and romance. read more

Age 13+
Human
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I Am...Sasha Fierce by Beyonce Knowles
Parents Need to Know...

that Beyonce Knowles's third studio album includes strong doses of gender stereotyping and longing for her guy to call, but there's also a lively, feisty, "girls, we got to stick together" message on some tracks. read more

Age 12+
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"If I Were a Boy" (CD Single) by Beyonce Knowles
Parents Need to Know...

that this contemplative, somewhat cynical ballad is the first single from Beyonce's album scheduled for release in November 2008. The song references stereotypical "guy" behavior, and there are some references to cheating and infidelity ... read more

Age 12+
"If I Were a Boy" (CD Single)
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"Single Ladies" (CD Single) by Beyonce Knowles
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a spirited break-up anthem about getting back at a guy who took what he had for granted. The song smacks of revenge, but there's also a message of empowerment, because Beyonce is clearly having fun. There are a few suggestive ... read more

Age 13+
"Single Ladies" (CD Single)
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Jennifer Hudson by Jennifer Hudson
Parents Need to Know...

that there is one song about death by way of drinking and driving, and some sexual innuendo, the worst being from the song "Pocketbook": "Before I make you too wet, girl you know you want it/so find a mattress so we can start jerkin' on ... read more

Age 13+
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Go Girl (CD Single) by Ciara
Parents Need to Know...

that in this song the phrase "go girl" isn't a positive expression of female empowerment, but a description of someone who uses her sexuality to beat out rivals for men's attention. read more

Age 13+
Go Girl (CD Single)
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Doll Domination by The Pussycat Dolls
Parents Need to Know...

that the over-sexualized Dolls are back with more gender stereotyped pop music. The main offenses the girls make this time around include making sexiness into a competition and having high ambitions for their desirability factor. It seems ... read more

Age 14+
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"Love Lockdown" (CD single) by Kanye West
Parents Need to Know...

that the content of this single is age-appropriate for just about everyone. That said, it is all about love and heartbreak -- but younger listeners will probably pick up on the funky vocals and dance beats instead of the emotionally ... read more

Age 12+
"Love Lockdown" (CD single)
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"Keeps Gettin' Better" (CD single) by Christina Aguilera
Parents Need to Know...

that this single has some strong language (mostly "bitch") and a fairly rough attitude. The song is about extreme behavior, and Aguilera sings that sometimes she's a "super bitch," but sometimes she's super nice. The idea of being bad, ... read more

Age 14+
"Keeps Gettin' Better" (CD single)
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Just a Rolling Stone by Donnie Klang
Parents Need to Know...

that this album is full of seductive love songs. Klang sings about his troubles in finding love and his ability to seduce most any woman. Although the songs are sensual, there are very few blatant sexual references, although Klang does ... read more

Age 14+
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Stand (single) by Tylar Brock
Parents Need to Know...

that this tween-safe single about HIV/AIDS affecting kids in South Africa was penned by a 16-year-old girl who's donating net proceeds to a United Nations program to benefit those children. read more

Age 7+
Stand (single)
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"Right Here (Departed)" (CD single) by Brandy
Parents Need to Know...

that Brandy sings about depressing, overwhelming emotions but then reassures listeners that "I will be right here with you, you'll be right here with me." The video for the song takes this theme one step further by showing grieving family ... read more

Age 12+
"Right Here (Departed)" (CD single)
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`When I Grow Up` (CD single) by The Pussycat Dolls
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a song that's all about dreaming big. The Pussycat Dolls aspirations include driving nice cars, having groupies, and getting their face on TV and in magazines. The song promotes the old cliché that with little or no ... read more

Age 15+
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