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Playa Cardz Right (CD Single)

(2008, R&b, by Keisha Cole, Label: )
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Singer mourns fallen rapper, gets a little sexy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Cole's vocals are soulful, sexy, and seductive and Shakur's raps generally play it safe. The rapper does throw out this line: "Still looking for a queen, to plant seeds and have babies." The accompanying video for Cole's single shows the singer seductively seated in the backseat of a steamed-up car, with her cleavage featured prominently throughout the video.

     

  • Language:

    Although the original rap verses included a couple of uses of the "N"word, it appears Cole's single has edited these references out.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Playa Cardz Right (CD Single)

Parents need to know that this single mixes Keisha Cole's soulful vocals with clean verses from deceased rapper Tupac Shakur.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how deceased artists are marketed. There have been numerous posthumous albums released from Tupac Shakur. Why do you think his label is still releasing his music? Do you think some artists become more popular after their death? Can you think of any other musicians or movie stars who have gained popularity recently after having died? Do you think some up and coming artists like Cole can capitalize on the success of a deceased artist?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    baby name drake jr.

    DONT LIKE CURSING TALKING BACK DONT BE SMOTH

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Mississippi
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    MRS.MACK

    i actually love keyshia cole she is very beautiful and she inspires many teenage girls and adults if i should say she is a straight out their person and she works hard to do he job but she does it very well i think keyshia should be nominated more because her music speaks truth and nothing more she is a touching person be cause the songs she sing touches me i feel honored to be writing about her on here i think we both know that music isnt music unless you put your heart in it i love her and i think everyone should...:)

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Monae's Blog

    My favorite singers r Keyshia cole,Young Jinsue,Jamie Foxx,Beyonce,Chris Brezzy,Pretty Ricky,& more.I love to sing,dance,& mess around wit my brothers,my sista,& friends. I am under the age of 13. My b-day is in July. ALSO TO ALL YALL HATERZZZZZ, I NEED ALL YALL TO STOP HATE'IN CUZ YALL AIN'T DOING NOTHIN BUT MAKIN ME GREATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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