`No Air` (CD single)

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Idol shines with clean pop duet.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the only thing in this song that they might not want their kids to emulate is the idea that your life will fall apart without a significant other. But, the dramatic sentiments are also very heartfelt and touching. The music video is just as theatrical, but just as harmless.

  • Stresses the idea that love is powerful enough to take away your breath -- but also sounds a little like a breakup is the end of the world.
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  • The song's about love, but stays very clean: "Got me out here and the water so deep (So deep)/Tell me how you gonna be without me (Without Me Yeahhh)/if you ain't here I just can't breathe."

What's the story?

"NO AIR" is the second single off Jordin Sparks. It's a clean pop love duet sprinkled with an R&B sound.


Is it any good?

 

After her commanding performance on American Idol, fans were a little worried when Sparks' first single, "Tattoo" kind of tanked. But, Chris Brown is the perfect complement to Sparks, with both young singers shining as they hit every note on "No Air" with intention and power. The song is desperate without being unreal, catchy without being obnoxious. Despite the weird instrumental break toward the end and the fact that it's a bit cheesy, this track is solid, and the perfect anthem for any teen romance movie.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about music collaborations. Why are so many artists doing it these days? Can Jordin Spark carry her own songs? Does it matter if you're popular enough, or does a star-studded album get more attention? Families can also discuss whether the Sparks-Brown pairing is a good one.


This review was written by Heidi Kotansky
Teen, 14 years old
April 9, 2008
 
i like the song s

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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Great Song
I like this song. Very clean. I love Jordin, and I love Chris. I think they sound great together. Great song.

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Kid, 13 years old
April 9, 2008
 
i laughed
no air is a very good song.the 1st time i heard it i said omg.it was great like totally cool.it is my favorite song ever.

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Teen, 14 years old
June 9, 2010
 
Great Song!
Great song!!!! totally clean yet very catchy!

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Adult
December 20, 2009
 

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Teen, 14 years old
October 8, 2009
 
luv her and her music
I luv this song i think everyone should listen to it

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Teen, 17 years old
August 31, 2009
 

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Teen, 16 years old
February 16, 2009
 

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Teen, 18 years old
November 17, 2008
 
Must listen!
Fabulous song. Conratulations to Chris.

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Teen, 18 years old
April 9, 2008
 

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This review was written by Heidi Kotansky
Artists:Chris Brown, Jordin Sparks
Release date:February 11, 2008
Label:Jive Records
Genre:Pop
Parental advisory:No

This review was written by Heidi Kotansky
 

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