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"The One" (CD single)

(2009, Adult contemporary, by Mary J. Blige, Label: Geffen Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    R&B queen pairs with hot MC on sizzling yet clean single.

The themes of this music are:   bragging, romance

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Blige sings about being strong and confident, and her success demonstrates that these messages spill over into her real life -- making her a good example for young girls. 
  • Role models:

    Blige manages to remain extremely hip without delving into risque topics like sex and drugs, proving herself to be good role model material.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "The One" (CD single)

Parents need to know that this track is about as clean as it gets, offering no offensive language or references to sex, drugs, or violence -- just some back-and-forth about being the best choice of romantic partner out there.  

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Families Can Talk About

  • What about Mary J. Blige has contributed to her reign at the top of the charts for so long?
  • Why would Mary J. choose to collaborate with Drake among all of the young MCs out there? 

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    My girl.

    I'm anybody now her she is the best!!!!!!!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 2.0

    Sorta Boring

    Really Clean. But its sorta a really boring song. The best part is drakes lines. The chorus doesnt make any sense at all. I'll probably end up byin it tho cause drakes line was really good

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    love it

  4. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Confident Song (No Surprise it's from M.J. Blige!)

    Mary J., Mary J.! Boy do I love Mary J.!She gives confidence to people and tells them that she believes she's untouchable, which makes you feel like you are untouchable, which makes you feel good about yourself! Love and just LOVE Mary J. Blige!

  5. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    THE ONE

    I LOV THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!

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