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"Dead and Gone" (CD single)
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Rapper uses brutal imagery in call to end street violence.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that even though violent imagery and explicit language pervades this song, the message is admirable. T.I. raps about how people easily fall victim to urban violence. But he doesn't glamorize this lifestyle; instead he tells listeners that you can turn your back on this way of life and be responsible and thoughtful in your actions.The video for this song includes some violent scenes along with symbols of death like gravestones and cemetery gates.
What's the story?
Justin Timberlake repays a favor to T.I. with the single DEAD AND GONE. T.I. appeared with Timberlake on his album FutureSex/LoveSounds and now the former N-Sync-er collaborates with the rapper on this single which appears on T.I.'s hit album Paper Trail. The duo performed this song at the 51st Grammy Awards and the single has achieved much success, appearing on the top of download charts and even charting before its official release. Although the title sounds dismal, the song really isn't about death, but rebirth, as the song recounts how someone can leave the gangsta game.
Is it any good?
With their voices naturally complementing one another, T.I. and Justin Timberlake make sweet music together on this single. With an unforgettable chorus and rap, this single is both powerful and still groove-able. It's refreshing to listen to a rapper dis the swagger and be proud to show humility: "Got enough dead homies I don't want no more."
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how rappers can use violent imagery to get a point across. T.I. raps in this song about turning his back on street violence and leading a responsible, mature life. Do you think this message is hurt by his own criminal behavior? Also do you think it is confusing for a rapper to sing about non-violence in one song and then in another song promote a "gangsta" lifestyle?
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Good song for older kids.
This song is good. I actually love this song. BUT. I don't think you want around your kids if they're under the age of maybe 14. 13 can be somewhat acceptable, if you think that your 13 year old is maturing. Its very violent. It has a lot of violent terms in it. It swears, using s*** f*** and n****.
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such a great song i used to hate it lot because i would just hear alot of violence ("Cuz I hit you, and you sue me, I shoot you get locked up. Whoo me!") but once i started listening to it it became my favorite song. My only problem is that he curses WAY too much! You can still have a great song with out cursing you know.
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Good Song
I think this song is pretty good. the reson for this is because Justin Timberlake and T.I. make perfectionate harmony and sound great with eachother. Some dounturners are the amount of "niger" used in the song is a pretty bad. Most kids don't even understand what t.i.'s rapping all they care about is the beat and chorus.
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POTENTIAL LIFE CHANGER
Kids need to hear some of the consequences of street life. Personally, as far as rappers, T.I. is the most positive
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If its the radio edited version this is agreat song
this is a great song IF its the clean edited version The whole song is about Ti's life story its got great morals telling kids that being in a gang is wrong about what could happen. Its a great song.
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I can listen to "Dead and Gone"!
It may swear sometimes, but if you don't listen too hard you can't really hear T.I swear, unless you listen too well, of course.
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Live Your Life (cd single)
This song has a good messsege in it.To be thankful and not to chase papers!It has the n word once.But in my opinoin,it is barely used by normal people.You can barely hear it,anyway.
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Rough rhymes mixed with life lessons in new album from T.I
Yeah this is really good but it is super brutal and constant strong language including F--k and s--t
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| Artist: | T.I. |
| Release date: | September 30, 2008 |
| Labels: | Atlantic, Grand Hustle |
| Genre: | Hip-hop |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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