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"D.J. Got Us Fallin' in Love" (CD single) (by Usher, R&B)

common sense media says

Slick dance club tune is mature but not explicit.

parents & educators say
  • 33% say there are positive role models
  • 33% say there are positive messages
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this single is a lot like other Usher tunes in that it's more subtly suggestive than overtly explicit. The song includes a bleeped-out f-word, talks about dancing close, and makes one mention of "downing drinks" -- but that's as bad as it gets. Though it's too adult for young children, the tune is OK for teens and up.

Positive messages: The general message here -- about cutting loose after a long day at work and connecting with an attractive person on a dance floor -- is more mature than negative.
Positive role models: Once again, Usher keeps his music clean, showing his tendency to steer clear of the more mature stuff in favor of music with mass appeal.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Some subtly suggestive lyrics, like "put your hands on my body."
Language: Uses the f-word one time, but it's bleeped out.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Mentions "keep downing drinks like there's no tomorrow."
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about whether it works for a less explicit musician like Usher to partner with a more risque artist like Pitbull. Do either of them compromise the styles that made them famous in a way that makes them less appealing?
  • Which other artists could you see successfully pairing with Usher or Pitbull to create a hit song?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Smooth R&B crooner Usher has teamed up with rapper Pitbull in "DJ GOT US FALLING IN LOVE," a single about falling for a girl seen dancing in a club. While the addition of Pitbull was a slightly edgy choice for the fairly tame Usher, this tune itself is still pretty clean overall. As usual, Usher automatically bleeps out the swear words and doesn't get too graphic in his descriptions of sex or substance use (though he does mention both). In the end, these references make the track too mature for younger kids but an acceptable choice for older teens.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
"DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" marks a slight musical departure for Usher, with a hook that's more dance-infused than his traditional R&B style. The angle makes sense in a song that's all about the dance club, and the combo of Usher's slick vocals, Pitbull's rhymes, and the synth beats make this song stand out among the massive crowd of dance club tunes out there.

Music themes & details

Music Details
Released on: July 7, 2010
Label: La Face
Genre: R&B
This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
  • 33% say there are positive role models
  • 33% say there are positive messages
  • 33% say language is an issue
  • 33% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
  • 33% say they noticed product placement
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flippinator
kid, 11 years old
12
 
Ushers second best song, you should hear it on the radio rather than download it on your iPad.
I didnt download it but its still good when you hear it on the radio. The only issue i can think of is maybe a beeped bad word and pitbulls apperance because pitbull has sort of iffy songs out.
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lilgymnast11
kid, 13 years old
9
 
Really ?!?!?!?!
Iffy for 13 and up ? Really ?! they played this at my school dance and it was 5th graders and 6th graders ! its a perfectly good song !!
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SamiJolene
teen, 14 years old
11
 
Nothing Too Bad ;)
This song is really good! It has one use of the F-Word which was blocked out, nothing really smexual, and the drinking theme was light. :D
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DrDreVEVO
adult
10
 
Ok for 10 year olds or older
The positve messages are that after a long day it's alrigth to kick back and relax . Usher is a good role modle beacause Usher keeps his music clean. And it's not like Dr.Dre songs witch are not very clean. it's alrigth for ags 10 & up . I just bougth the cd it's aswome !!!!!
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musicforver
teen, 14 years old
7
 
Not bad at all
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kad9806
teen, 17 years old
13
 
the message
ok i can understand why you adult are consered but if anyone takes the time to acctuly READ or HEARD the lyrics you would under stand that he is RECONNECTING with some one "So WE BACK in the club" "Ain't I seen you before?" "the DJ got us falling in love AGAIN" also unwinding after a long week is not a bad thing whats wrong with someone of AGE slugging back afew??? my mom dose that she is a teacher and sometimes after a stressful week she has a glass or two of wine. and whats so wrong with danceing stess away thats acctuly an extrmly healthy thing to do ok my rant is over
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Megan96
teen, 15 years old
10
 
Since there's only one swear word, and it's bleeped out and that's the worst thing about it, I think this is a fairly appropriate song.
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Friendly ...
kid, 12 years old
10
 
Love it i think it's perfect for a little bit older tweens
I love the song its one of my favorite songs. But the f-word is paused out so you can't even hear it. And you can buy the radio versoin on iTunes i did that with Down. And when common sense reviewed it there was drinking not that much it doesn't even talk about it. And ''put your hands on my body.'' I mean it's not that bad as long as your kid is mature. Soooo I love this song.:)
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carter0617
parent of 9 year old
10
 
what i say
there is some use of langue like in DJ got us fallin in love agian burn this mother f**k down down down there is some content like people but there hands up all up on my body and in the music video there is some drinking and a little bit of contenet but good song
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tghyjikluo
teen, 17 years old
11
 
Theres nothing really wrong with this song, but you wont want your kids hearing even a bleeped out "mother f----r", like in this song. I wouldnt consider it langauge though, but if your kids know what phrase is, than no.
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90210fan
adult
15
 
bad song
Hate it annoying
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ckh
kid, 9 years old
7
 
i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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MetaMarthMario
teen, 16 years old
12
 
OK for older kids
One beeped mother----er, and drinking references. As long as kids don't know the mother----er, it's a fine song.
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uh duh
kid, 11 years old
11
 
one (badly) edited cuss word.
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SelenaLuver
teen, 14 years old
12
 
I really luv this song. Like, I nevr reely listened 2 the whole thing, only parts on the radio... but i'm about to buy it. it's a pretty catchy song!
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BLACKOUTxx7741
teen, 13 years old
10
 
BEST SONG
My fave song, AWSOME!!!!!!!
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realdeal456
teen, 15 years old
12
 
AWESOME dance track, Pitbull ruins it.
This, to me, is a song most likely played at a club (not a BAR, mind you, that's for country songs.), which is perfect for me 'cuz I love that genre. Makes me wanna get up and DANCE, fool! Great song, love the beat, only downside is that Pitbull's on the track. Pitbull. UGH!! I might as well download the song, edit out his part, and just stream THAT on my iPod! (Something I don't plan on doing anytime soon. I can tolerate it.)
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BellaBelle
kid, 11 years old
11
 
Fine
It reason it didn't put any thing is because I don't thick launuage is an isuse and put yo hands on my body isn't really bad. U can look at this song 2 ways one way is it's just a fun dance party song another is it's to sugestive and bad language. I think people shouldn't take it so seriously.
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jessica.horsecrazy
teen, 17 years old
14
 
Pretty good song considering it's Usher
This song really isn't so bad. The one swear word is bleeped out and it hasn't got any overly mature or bad messages. My only real concern is some of the lyrics in Pitbull's part of the song ("But I got her in a headlock / Yabadabadoo make her bed rock / Mummy on fire / Pst, red hot /"). Seems like he's stealing lines from Young Money there (yuck!). Anywaym still a good song. LOVE the beat!
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lakers fan
kid, 11 years old
10
 
Fine for 10 and up.
Its not a concern at all. I mean, he says "downing drinks" in one line, and the f word is bleeped out once, so it should be OK for 10+. Also, who the heck thinks "put yo hands on my body" is bad?
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