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"Best I Ever Had" (CD single)
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Hot MC uses explicit language to deliver positive message.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that though this track offers a positive overall message about appreciating women for who they are rather than how they dress, it still includes explicit language and vivid sexual descriptions.
What's the story?
Proving that he's one of the hottest new names in rap, Canadian-MC Drake has attracted attention from huge music stars like Kanye West, who directed the video for Drake's single BEST I EVER HAD. In a departure from his collaboration with the rap group Young Money, which unabashedly sings about making every conquest they can, Drake rhymes about one special girl who's won him over simply by being herself: "Sweat pants, hair tied, chillin' with no makeup on / That's when you're the prettiest." That said, he doesn't spare the graphic language or descriptions of their time in the bedroom: "Put the key under the mat / And you know I'll be over there / …I'll be hittin' all the spots that you ain't even know was there." The song's edited version foregos much of the vulgarity.
Is it any good?
From its first smooth note, this track draws you in. The alluring beat is backed by soft, cymbal-laden percussion that's not quite slow-song material but makes for a mellow groove nonetheless. Drake keeps his lyrical delivery interesting by alternating between straight-up rapping and an almost sing-songy tone. The vocal performance is marred only by the ubiquitous Autotune that crops up periodically throughout the single.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why some people value appearance over character. What are the potential pitfalls of having a relationship with someone who looks great on the outside but treats others poorly? Is it possible to develop a romantic interest in someone based on his or her personality?
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Kid, 12 years old
May 25, 2010
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teens
I hate rap. The song is O.K though
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KOOLBEANZ
love the song when it came out thought the languge is alittle to hard core for my parents i love it. love the remix with raptrist Nicki Minaj eveb better :)
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Great Song For Teens, Tweens Iffy.
Great song from the album: So Far Gone.
This single has lots of swearing so listen to the edited version. Not as good as the song:houstantlantavegas.
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boring but good song
so many f bombs and every thing beyond the very start. baby you my every thing, and then you start to drift off. you all i ever wanted we can do it real big biga than you ever.and your minds gone bla bla bla bla
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U gotta hear this!!
OMG.. I sooo love this song. It so sooo nice... N I am in love with drake...
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Older Teens Only.Younger Teens OK
I put it 13+,becuase there is a cleaan version.Very fantastic song.
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Great song
This is a song u could listen to if you like someone alot.
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Iffy for Tweens and Acceptable for Teens
Due to the explicit lyrics at the end of the second section of the song, which refer to sexual conduct, I personally believe that Drake's relatively new song "Best I Ever Had" is rather dirty, however, acceptable for teenagers. Therefore, parents must discuss what is appropriate for their children, based on the maturity and age of the children.
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Kid, 12 years old
November 29, 2009
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MY BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE THAT SONG.IT IS THE BEST.IT RULES.HE HAS A GOOD VOICE.I LOVE HIM.
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