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Fantasy Ride

(2009, Hip-hop, by Ciara, Label: La Face)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sexy talk makes this an iffy pick for younger teens.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 15 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Ciara is focused on her sexiness, and most of the songs revolve around the singer making sure the men around her know how appealing her body is to them.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Lots of seductive singing on this album has Ciara talking about how good her body feels and how much men desire her. "Don't be afraid to scream my name, you like it when I turn around and put the arch in my back, I got some moves, put 'em on baby you gonna like that."
  • Language:

    There is very little profanity on the album, only s--t once or twice, however there is loads of innuendo mostly having to do with sex. "I ain’t goin' stop you if you wanna grab my neck, talk sexy to me like that, just do what I taught you, girl, when I give you my heat I need you to push it right back."
  • Consumerism:

    "High Price" is a song that is blinged out on jewelry, cash, and cars. Not only does the song flaunt overspending, it equates romance with consumerism: "Better have a hot pair of Nikes, better buy me anything I like."
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    There's a few brief references to drinking, like mentioning sake in the song "High Price," but nothing major.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Fantasy Ride

Parents need to know that while this album doesn't contain a lot of four-letters words, the sexy nature of many of the songs makes it questionable for kids' ears. Although the sexy messages are generally shrouded in metaphors and analogies, savvy listeners will probably get the idea of what Ciara means.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how sexy male and female singers differ in their appeal. Do male singers focus on signing about what a great body they have or do they tend to sing more about how they will treat a lady? Do you think female singers need to act extra-sexy in order to be relevant and popular? Would a female singer have as much appeal if she sang about being sensitive and a good listener?

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  1. I rate this title off for age 12 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Innuendo!

    "Don't be afraid to scream my name, you like it when I turn around and put the arch in my back, I got some moves, put 'em on baby you gonna like that, I ain't goin' to stop you if you wanna grab my neck, talk sexy to me like that, just do what I taught you, girl, when I give you my heat I need you to push it right back" is TOO MUCH OF IT!!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    I cried

    It was good to me. I love it.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 5.0

    Highly anticipated new record from major R&B superstar!

    Sexual Content: Explicit and straightforward. "If you wanna grab my neck and talk sexy to me like that", "All night show just you in the crowd doing tricks you've never seen". "Work" talks about shaking that thang like a donkey. "Like A Surgeon" puts Ciara in the role of the naughty doctor, offering sex. "Keep Dancing On Me" features some sexual innuedos. "I Don't Remember" discusses the possibility of a wild one night stand. Violence: N/A Language: S**t is featured in "High Price" and "Echo (Bonus Track)", however both songs are edited. D*mn is featured numerous times in "I'm On (Bonus Track)". Social Behaviour: Ciara celebrates partying and sex. High Price discusses the reliance of numerous materilistic items. Commercialism: "High Price" consistently name drops several name brand items including "Louis Vutton". Drugs/Alcohol/Smoking: "I Don't Remember" talks about a hangover, not remembering what exactly happened the night before, mentioning alcohol (or "drinks") numerous times. Suggestive lines include "I think I had to much to drink". Overall, a great new CD from R&B superstar Ciara. I would highly reccomend that no one over the age of 16+ listen to this CD. The messages may be confusing to young children and the open discussion of sex and drinking may make for an uncomfortable listen at any age younger than 16.

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