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Music of the Sun
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Young sensation's songs are sensational.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that young singing sensation Rihanna offers appealing songs with a gentle girl-power message. Some of the lyrics are a tiny bit suggestive but tame compared to most pop music.
What's the story?
Rihanna's summer club hit, "Pon de Replay," is the first track on MUSIC OF THE SUN. The young singer follows up with 11 nicely produced tunes, ending with a remix of "Pon de Replay," so the CD begins and ends on an irresistibly danceable high note. In between there's an assortment of love ballads, including "The Last Time" ("It's the last time I'm ever gonna cry these tears/I'm never gonna hear your lies/so listen while I make it clear...there's only time to say goodbye"). Perky uptempo songs bring a Caribbean flavor and a gently empowering message for girls. "There's a Thug in My Life," explores the attraction of bad boys for nice girls ("Mama don't worry/I'm not in a hurry/I won't disappoint you/I won't make you sorry...There's a thug in my life/how'ma gonna tell my mama").
Is it any good?
The music is infectious, the lyrics are clever, the performances and production sparkle. Barbados-born Rihanna, still a teenager herself, delivers music as warm and bright as a Caribbean sunrise.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the ways in which the artist's West Indies upbringing flavors the sound of her music, both rhythmically and lyrically. They can also talk about how music doesn't have to be sensationalistic to be sensational.
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Great Album. Content oaky for all ages but older kids will find it more interesting.
awesome debut album by rihanna. no bad content. songs you might know from the album include "Pon de Replay" and "If It's Lovin' That You Want"
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good music
i have not heard this cd but i am hopeing it is good
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Kid, 11 years old
April 28, 2011
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I don't see anything bad about it!
I like it? Along with her latter songs such as "Disturbia" "Rude Boy" and "S & M" but as for my parents well THEY HATE HER with a capitalized H
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Kid, 12 years old
June 16, 2011
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Rhianna has CLEAN Hits
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Suckish.....EPIC FOREIGN FAIL
This album is horrible. It's stupid and foreign. This was before Rihanna changed. I hate to be the first bad review, but it sucks. Yes, it's appropriate, but it's not fun or catchy. Lame and pathetic. No offense, I love Rihanna.
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