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"Make Me Proud" (CD Single)
- By Drake, Nicki Minaj
- Genre: Rap
Common Sense Media says
Some mature content and language, but positive message, too.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "Make Me Proud" has an overall positive message about a guy who values a girl as much for her mind as her good looks. While the song includes a smattering of profanity (including "f--k," "p---y," the "N" word) and a few allusions to sexual situations, its overarching theme is a good one for older teens who are learning the ropes of healthy romantic relationships.
What's the story?
Rap titans Drake and Nicki Minaj team up once again in "MAKE ME PROUD," the second single from Drake's sophomore album, Take Care. In a departure from the more explicit tunes that both artists have released in the past, "Make Me Proud" takes a softer approach, describing a well-rounded girl who takes care of both her body and her mind -- and the guy who loves her for it: "Running on a treadmill and only eating salad, sounds so smart like you graduated Yale ... Weekend in Miami, trying to study by the pool, couple things due but you always get it done / Girl, I'm so proud of you."
Is it any good?
With its deep base-drum beat, "Make Me Proud" hooks you from its opening notes. Drake uses his signature rap-sing approach to good effect on this smooth single, and Minaj manages to tone down her typically frenetic vocals to match the tune's mellow mood.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the importance of choosing a girlfriend or boyfriend based on more than appearance. Why aren't good looks alone enough to sustain a relationship?
If you had to choose one or the other, would you rather have a best friend or a gorgeous person you don't really click with as a romantic partner? Why?
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Five out or Five popcorn bags !
This song is beautiful. It shows women that there are men out there who actually seek brains + beauty.
It shows the females that you don't have to just be some video h-- or some hottie with a dime piece body to catch a guys attention.
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Kid, 11 years old
January 13, 2012
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LOOOOVE THIS SONG :D!
Well, pretty good message. But, on the other hand, there is a bit of suggestive language. In fact, I actually like this song because of the message! DUH! I mean, the language IS bad. They aren't really considered good roll models. Well, I read one of Drake's interviews in a magazine, I think he's.. Idk really. So and so. To cut to the chase, this song has good roll models, but suggestive language. That's why it's okay for kids 14+.
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Wow - this only got a 3 for profanity
At my workplace, the mention of even one of these words has a legal term: sexual harrassment. And at my company, they mean business. So it's only a "3" for my beloved teenager?
And I am struggling to see how these lyrics illustrate the importance of choosing a girlfriend or boyfriend based on more than appearance:
"You're bad as f--k and you know you are"
"P---y run everything, f--k that noise"
"And I always ride slow when I'm straddlin'
And my s---'s so wet you gotta paddle in"
Wow. Just ... wow.
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catchy!
Oh come on parents, believe it or not your beloved teenager also goes to high school which means that they hear these words and probably even say them too on a regular basis.
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Kid, 10 years old
March 11, 2012
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AWESOME SONG!!!
Love this song:)
Sex: "double d up h*"
Profanity: "sh*t" "hell" "f**k" "h*" "b*tch"
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| Artists: | Drake, Nicki Minaj |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | October 4, 2011 |
| Label: | Cash Money Records |
| Genre: | Rap |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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