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"I'm On One" (CD Single)
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Rappers lay on the profanity, glorify money above all else.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the most explicit thing about the single "I'm On One" is its profanity, with especially big helpings of the f-word and n-word. Though it's not the worst rap song around in terms of violence, sex, and substances, it still contains a few references to each of these things, along with an overall troubling message about not caring for anything other than "money and the city that I'm from." In the end, these traits make the tune too mature for kids.
What's the story?
Big-time rap stars Lil Wayne, Drake, and Rick Ross all come together on "I'M ON ONE," the single produced by Miami-based DJ Khaled. It's a pretty simple song in terms of its message: cash, cash, and more cash. Each of the rappers takes a turn at talking about how much money they have now and plan to earn in the future, employing plenty of profanity along the way. Combined with some references to sex, drinking, pot, and jail time, these negative themes are not what parents would want their impressionable young tweens and teens to hear.
Is it any good?
Each of these three rappers has a unique style that together gives this track a more interesting sound than the typical rap tune -- though the droning synth-beat backing them up is nothing special. The standout is Drake, with his talk-sing delivery that's a refreshing departure from the usual approach.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why these artists would choose to create a song in which they claim to care about nothing but money.
Why do so many rap songs have negative messages? Can you name some more positive choices?
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good, but filled with profanity
drake is awesome, rick ross is hoarse, and lil wayne is...well... lil wayne. besides a little bit of sex and some smoking and drinking, the only problem is the explicit profanity. its pretty good.
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A decent rap
This twisted track comes from the producer DJ Khaled, who only appears once on the entire track saying his name at the very beginning, then disappearing. Although there are many swears, don't act like you didn't say them as a teen, so you're kids do too.
The language is extremely explicit. Here is a list of how many times each swear appears in the song:
f*** - 13 times
s*** - 4 times
b******* - 1 time
n**** - 3 times
h*es - 1 time
There are a few sex references mixed in with that crowd and boy do Drake, Lil' Wayne, and Rick Ross love their money. Point is, you're 5 year old shouldn't hear this. But it has a nice flow and give it a try. Maybe if your kid is not 13 have them buy the clean version.
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I'm on this song.
This song has some seriously messed up themes (generously applied by Rick Ross) but is amazing nevertheless. Ross raps primarily about being in a room full of money and getting down with his lady. Woo. Lil Wayne has a decent verse with some good metaphors, and Drake's verse is pretty standard for him, not anything special. Rick Ross really needs to put a shirt on and drop the sex. The language in the song is obviously there, but you get used to hearing "F*** it, I'm on one" after the first chorus. Clean = 12+ Unedited =14+
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Kid, 12 years old
March 22, 2012
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luv it
I really love this song with all my heart.
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Good, but iffy
7 N words, Lots of F words, 1 s word, h*es, and b*tche. They talk about smoking and drinking. Lil Wayne says he'll f**k everybody. Burner in the belt; a burner is a gun. I'm killin' these h**s.
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| Artist: | DJ Khaled |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | May 20, 2011 |
| Label: | Cash Money Records |
| Genre: | Rap |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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