Kala (by M.I.A., Dancehall/Reggae)
common sense media says
Sassy feminism mixed with some 4-letter words.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Maya Arulpragasm (aka M.I.A.) delights in throwing the usual four-letter words around in these rich, multilayered sound tapestries. There are also references to violence, product brand names, sexual encounters, and drugs and alcohol, delivered with such a sense of gleeful, self-empowering fun (not to mention no-nonsense feminism) that many may choose to overlook (or not even catch) the explicit content just this once.
Violence:
A couple of references to guns and war, but nothing too graphic: "When you go Rwanda Congo/Take me on ya genocide tour/Take me on a truck to Darfur/Take me where you would go."
Sex:
"So they selfish little roamers/Jumpin' girl to girl/Make us meat like burgers," "I was born out of dirt like I'm porn in a skirt," and "Indian tribesmen gamble spades/Indian chicks, they get men laid."
Language:
M.I.A. likes to use four-letter words, mostly "s--t."
Consumerism:
Honda, Hummer, Cadillac, Versace, Heineken, Hershey, and Ray-Ban are all mentioned.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
M.I.A. likes to talk about substances, but usually not in an abusive manner: "How many tequilas in the place/How many beers are in the case?" and "And I don't mean us in the bush making meth/Boys if you catch meth you catch your death."
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PambaMaster
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
Mostly Clean Fun
Some bad stuff but I would consider it clean. You really can't hear what the exact lyrics are, so bad lyrics aren't a problem. The beats and sound effects are really cool and ethnic.
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