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I Get Around

(2009, Adult contemporary, by K'Jon, Label: Universal Republic)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Teen-friendly soul from R&B newcomer.

The themes of this music are:   bragging, chasing your dreams, dancing, partying, romance

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    One of the overriding themes on the album is the pursuit of goals and not giving up on your dreams. "Sometimes it feels like, like everything's passing me by. Every now and then, it feels like by ship has gone and sailed away. But I gotta be strong, gotta hold on, it won't be too long."

  • Role models:

    K'Jon addresses women with respect and dignity. Although there are flirtatious moments, K'Jon never crosses the line and refers to women as people, not sexual objects. He also discusses relationship struggles realistically and honestly: "This time I'll be there for you, every night say a prayer for you. This time I'm going to open up, going to take your advice, going to show some love."
 

What to watch out for

  • Sex:

    There are a few "babes" and "babies"  in the lyrics, but that's as explicit as these songs get. Many songs cover romantic relationships, but focus more on emotion than sex. One line gets a little more racy, though: "Girl, I'm stuck on your thighs," but K'Jon reassures listeners bluntly that "everybody's not tryin' to get in your pants, baby all I wanna do is make you get on up and dance. "

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Several songs make references to bars and clubs, and "After the Club" repeats "we going to sip champagne" several times.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About I Get Around

Parents need to know that this album is very teen- and even tween-friendly. There's no bad language, and the LP ignores the trend to include lots of sexy dialogue in the R&B songs. In fact, there are a lot of good messages here, and K'Jon sings about being strong, taking on responsibility, being a man, and avoiding the negative in the world. Simply put, the album is less booty call and more call to action. 

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether an artist who doesn't push the envelope is at a disadvantage. Is it cooler for an artist to be risque than responsible? Racy Music and Your Kids has some helpful tips on dealing with the appeal of music that's too edgy for kids.
  • K'Jon is a father and veteran artist who's been struggling to get his music heard by the public. Do you think he's a good role model for kids? Should families expect musicians to be role models at all?

  • K'Jon sings about women as strong and admirable. Can you think of any artists who treat women more as sex objects than companions? Check out Girls and Body Image Tips for tips on countering the affects of such media.

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