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"Party in the U.S.A." (CD single) (by Miley Cyrus, Pop)

common sense media says

Cyrus edges up the maturity scale with all-out party number.


parents & educators say
  • 38% say there are positive messages
  • 29% say sexual content is an issue

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that even though this was the song that launched the Teen Choice Awards controversy over Miley Cyrus's accompanying dance performance, the song itself isn't the least bit risque. Sure, Cyrus sings about "movin' her hips" but that's as far as this single goes in trying to be sexy. In fact, Cyrus shows herself as the outsider, wearing unfashionable shoes while other club-goers girls sport stilettos.

Positive messages: The message of the song is that pursuing your passion -- in this case, a love of music -- can make you happy.
Positive role models: Cyrus sings about how she overcame her feelings of inadequecy by relying on her love of music. However, this is the song that was performed at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards to much controversy because of the now infamous "stripper pole" dance routine.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: The song includes very mild lines about dancing: "Noddin' my head like yeah, movin' my hips like yeah."
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: This single will be part of the album The Time of Our Lives, which will be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores, in support of the launch of Cyrus's clothing line collaboration with designer Max Azria.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

More on "Party in the U.S.A." (CD single)

What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about Miley's performance of this song at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. Was the dance number with accompanying stripper pole too risque for the tween and teen audience? Or, is the media making the performance too much of an issue?

  • This single will be included on Miley's next album, which will be exclusively sold at Wal-Mart stores, along with her line of clothing. Do you think the album will make tweens want to buy the clothes as well? What do you think about launching the album and clothing line at back-to-school time? Is it just a way to get kids to buy more Miley?

  • What do you think of Miley name-dropping on this single, giving both Jay-Z and Britney Spears a shout? Does it make the song more appealing if you are a Jay-Z or Britney fan?

What's the story?

What's the story?

Miley loves her some Britney and Jay-Z on PARTY IN THE U.S.A. She's edging up the maturity scale with her shout-outs to these more mature peers. The single has enjoyed instant success since being released early due to an online leak. This is the first single off of her upcoming album The Time of Our Lives recounts her loneliness upon arriving in Hollywood. But Miley finds a surefire solution to her West Coast culture shock when she hears her favorite songs on the radio.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

The topic is introspective, but the song is pure fun. This is one of those special singles that has the power to instantly put a smile on your face. Cyrus offers a rare display of vulnerability to her superstar image, talking about jitters and losing confidence. The hip hop harmonies mixed with Miley's country twang combine for an irresistible sound. Moms and dads, this single may make you see that Miley ain't just for tweens anymore. 

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Released on: July 29, 2009
Label: Hollywood Records
Genre: Pop

This review was written by Jacqueline Rupp
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 21 parent & educator reviews:
  • 38% say there are positive messages
  • 29% say sexual content is an issue

Most useful reviews by all members

ScorpiNi
kid, 12 years old
 
Song = okay, Music video = iffy
Nothing innapropriate in the song, but my concern is the music video. No offense to below, but I really didn't see anything wrong with it. Sure, there's girls wearing short skirts and a bit of suggestive dancing, but that's pretty much all there is. Music video is fine for mature 10+, and the song is fine for 8+.

taymomsenfan
teen, 17 years old
 
Another Predictable Miley Song...
Okay, I'm sorry but Miley's music is so predictable and so not original. Her acting is okay and I can't judge her as a person because obviously I never met her. I'm not saying she isn't good at singing because believe me she is an excellent singer. I just wish she would sing songs more about life and not just party songs. Because a lot of times it just seems like she is promoting sex in her performances. I miss the younger Miley. She seemed more mature then, then she does now.

Puppygal32
teen, 17 years old
 
Bad role model.
Miley Cyrus is becoming more and more innaproprite with every song and music video. She is wearing too short shorts and tight, small tops. Her music video is pointless and her song is not one of her best. She has broken out of being Hannah Montana, which was age-approprite, and is only 16!

MissHelloKitty
kid, 12 years old
 
Awesome Song,Not So Great Music Video
I love the song.It is very catchy!The problem is the music vid.The clothes and moves were kinda iffy.And Miley is not a s l u t.She just makes mistakes like everyone else.

curiouskid
kid, 12 years old
 
THIS IS SO GOOD I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
the best song ever by her she is just such a good person!!!!!!!!

biancaxheartxm ...
kid, 12 years old
 
Great for any age
This is appropriate for any age 8+ because 8+ is more of the age group that likes Miley Cyrus. There is nothing bad in this.

Cooldee
parent
 

sega3dmm
teen, 16 years old
 
It's...
It's Miley. Enough said.

Nicki213
kid, 12 years old
 
Performances and Music Video Not Age Appropriate
if you are just planning to download the song from itunes for your kids make sure it's not Miley Cyrus's TCA performance video or her music video. Neither of which are kid appropriate because of Dance moves, back up Dancers. and clothing. The good thing about this song is message it is really fun and uplifting and about just being yourself and not being afraid to stand out in the crowd.

MusicCritic100
kid, 13 years old
 
Shut Up, Cyrus
Down: I hate Miley Cyrus and this song. It is annoying, cheesy, pointless, and stupid. For a good parody of this song, go to Youtube and type in "Local Park". It is hilarious. Bad Role Model: Cyrus

Samantha T
parent of 12 year old
 
Bad.
I really don't like this song, but if your kid has taste in any quality music, you don't have to worry about this sort of thing at all!

Meow314159
teen, 15 years old
 
Song=Okay, Music Video=TERRIBLE
Honestly, I really really really REALLY don't like Miley Cyrus, but out of all of her songs, this is one of the two that I sort of like. I think it has a good beat and it's fun. Although it is about partying the SONG doesn't include anything inappropriate. BUT, I think Miley Cyrus is the worst role model ever as seen on the music video of this song. (It includes pole dancing) Buy the song, DON'T let your kids watch the video.

AmayzingMayzie
kid, 13 years old
 
Just stop hating, kay?
First of all, people need to LEAVE MILEY ALONE. You don`t know her, you aren`t in her head, so stop pretending like you are.This song is really sweet and just tells about how Miley feels while she really starts to really make it big. What people really need to understand is, Miley Cyrus and her songs like this aren`t supposed to be aimed towards Hannah fans. That`s what Hannah songs are for, silly. Miley songs don`t necessarily have to be "Disney appropriate" like Hannah songs do, so take a chill pill. Great song. The only thing is that the stage performance might be a little inappropriate for kids under 10. And no, she was not "pole dancing"~ she was simply holding onto a poll. Give her a break.

NoseStuckInABook
teen, 15 years old
 
The music is fine for kids, but the video?
The song is not the best, but it's appropriate for kids. But in the video, Miley wears a very low cut top and short shorts.

NorthernNights
teen, 15 years old
 
Somebody forgot to put some pants on. . .
Well. . .how do I put this. Okay, Miley, put some dang clothes on! I mean her shorts looked more like underwear in jean version! The song 'can' be okay, but it gets really old really fast. Your kids can have the song, but do-NOT let them see the video. She's dancing like a sl*t. She's hardly a good role-model. But I have to say she could do worse. Her father is letting her get away with WAY to much ( not to be nagging at you BillyRay. . sir but it needs to be told ) I mean he let her old boyfriend that was an UNDERWEAR model move in with them, she wears skimpy clothes, and so on! Not to meantion he has more than 1 kid! There's his boy, Brison I think, and Nouh. They are going to be emotionly scard if he keeps putting Miley first.

yayahn99
kid, 13 years old
 
party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bad role model but her songs rock!!!!!!!!

Christian_girl
teen, 17 years old
 
Good Song, Okay Girl, Bad Habits, Stinky Video
It's a party song. It's about a girl, like Miley, going to the big city. She starts thinking about how different Hollywood is from Nashville and feels kind of homesick then she turns up the music, starts dancing, and just starts having a grand old time. I can't find anything particularly bad about this song nor can I find any good messages. It's clean. It's fun. It's catchy. Now I'm going to talk about the real problem. Miley has had a few issues with growing up lately. She thinks she's doing it too fast when she's really going too slow. She's done some things that she thought were "artsy" and "natural" and I thought were distasteful. She says she wants to toss off the "security blanket" of Hannah Montana, a clean show, and start "working with life's real emotions." The "Party in the USA" music video was sad and inappropriate. "Okay," I thought, "Maybe she just made a mistake. She's a kid, she does that." Then I saw her on American Idol with that all-popular nail in her nose and I knew where she was headed. By the latest news I'm hearing, which I don't really feel like discussing, I was right. How can her parents stand by and let her act like this? She's 17! Look, folks, let me explain something to you. If your kids watch Hannah Montana, they're going to love Miley Stewart. That's fine, so do I, though we'll see where it goes in the last season. (If Hannah hooks up with Jake, I'm going to have a few things to say.) When your kids learn that Miley Cyrus is an famous actor who only plays Miley Stewart, they're going to love Miley Cyrus. They're going to buy her CDs. They're going to learn everything about "the bestest singer lady in the world." They won't know she's doing bad things, they just know they want to be just like Miley when they grow up! I like Hannah Montana but this girl has lost my respect.

GloryGirl
teen, 15 years old
 
I like the song, it's catchy, ( yes it DOES get annoying ) but I think she could have at least put on jeans that didn't look like underwear. that's what REALLY caught me. . . I can excuse everything else. But she needs to wear clothes that cover her body a little more. Other wise. . good song.

dancing girl
kid, 12 years old
 
I don't get how people like this song. It is so boring, she doesn't really have talent. But of course it's my opinion.

MLM1999
kid, 12 years old
 
STOP HATING!
she is 18 and old enough to make her own choices! she HAS appropriate songs, that's what the Hannah songs are for! But the miley songs are the only chance she gets to actually do whatever she wants with music.So if you don't want your kids hearing it or seeing it, then just don't let them. God, it's as simple as that.

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