"Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)" (CD single)

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Not graphic, but too sexual for kids and tweens.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the unmistakable premise of HEY DADDY (DADDY'S HOME) is sex, making the song too mature for younger kids. Phrases such as "do a lot of sexin'" and "I'll get you hot" pepper the track. That said, the tune doesn't include swear words or extremely graphic sexual descriptions. 

  • Positive messages1
    Though these lyrics are mature in their references to sex, they don't incorporate a lot of explicit language or advocate for irresponsible, disrespectful behavior.
  • Positive role models1
    Usher's recent divorce may have been a bit messy, but overall, he still lives a comparatively clean life, avoiding hard partying in the media spotlight.
  • Violence0
    Not applicable.
  • Sex2
    Some mildly risqué sex talk; for example: "And girl tonight we’re gonna do a lot of sexin' / Can't nobody do your body like this…I'm a fall back while you work that chair / Do that damn thing, let the neighbors hear."
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What's the story?

Usher's single titled HEY DADDY (DADDY'S HOME) is the first track off of his full-length album, Raymond vs. Raymond, and the follow-up to his last single called "Papers" -- a deeply emotional track in which the singer relates the details of his less-than-amicable divorce. In "Hey Daddy," Usher appears to be back to his old, upbeat self, once again crooning about a lady who refers to him as her "daddy." Though the song is by no means as explicit as tunes by Usher's contemporaries, the overarching subject matter here -- sex -- is unmistakable. The artist describes how he and his girlfriend will be "sexin'" and seems particularly enamored of her "bottom," which he likes to see "poking up in the air." The lyrics don't get worse than this, however, making the song tame enough for older teens but still out of reach for very young ears. 

Is it any good?

 

"Hey Daddy" is Usher at his best, combining the singer's killer vocals with lots of musical layers -- cool percussion, smooth backup vocals, and rapping by the MC known as Plies. With all of these qualities on its side, the song has much more in common with past Usher mega-hits like "Yeah!" than the super down-tempo, depressing mood in his last song, "Papers."

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  • Families can talk about how to know when a song isn't right for younger children. What are the tell-tale signs -- language, subject matter, the artist's personal reputation, etc. -- of a tune that indicate it's for older audiences only?

  • Should some songs be off-limits for all kids of a certain age, or should individual maturity level factor into the equation?

This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
Teen, 15 years old
October 6, 2010
AGE
13
 
One of the best songs for teenagers 13 and older.
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Adult
January 12, 2010
AGE
17
 
I lOve this CD......Expecially the song Trding places
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This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
Artist:Usher
Release date:December 15, 2009
Label:La Face
Genre:R&B
Parental advisory:No
This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 

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