"Follow My Lead" (CD single)

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J.T. delivers a fresh single for Shriner's charity.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this single is being released by Justin Timberlake as a charity fundraiser to benefit Shriner's Hospitals for Children, and is free to MySpace Music users. Along with the good cause it promotes, it sends a positive message about determination and optimism.

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    Song proceeds benefit Shriner's Hospitals for Children. Promotes message of determination and optimism.
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    Not applicable.
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    No risque lyrics.
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What's the story?

FOLLOW MY LEAD is the new single released by Justin Timberlake and is part of a fundraising campaign for the Shriner's Hospitals for Children. It features vocals from newcomer Dutch-ess and YouTube sensation Esmee Denter. The song was recorded live at the recent Justin Timberlake and Friends benefit for Shriner's and debuted on MySpaceMusic.

Is it any good?

 

No risque lyrics or bump-and-grind beats to worry about here. This is a J.T.-style funkadelic pop track featuring solid soul vocals from newcomer 20-year-old Esmee Denter. While it starts with J.T. rapping "Hands up/I show you what I do.../Everybody knows this is the anthem," Denter takes the lead for most of the song, belting the chorus "Follow my lead/we'll go where no one goes.../Everyone leaves/be the one still standing strong."

With a positive message, a funky beat, and a good purpose, this is a single that's hard to resist.

 

 

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What families can talk about

Families can talk about celebrities using their star power to raise money for charities. Would you be more inclined to give to a charity if it involved a pop icon such as Justin Timberlake? Do you feel that enough celebrities do their part when it comes to charity work and the power of their public image?

This review was written by Jessica Dawson

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This review was written by Jessica Dawson
Artist:Justin Timberlake
Release date:November 18, 2008
Label:Jive Records
Genre:Pop
Parental advisory:No
This review was written by Jessica Dawson
 

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