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Playa Cardz Right (CD Single) (by Keisha Cole, R&B)

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Singer mourns fallen rapper, gets a little sexy.

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  • 33% say violence is an issue
  • 33% say there are positive role models
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What parents need to know

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

Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
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 applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
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?

What's the story?

What's the story?
PLAYA CARDZ RIGHT first appeared on Tupac Shakur's posthumously released album Pac's Life, an LP commemorating the ten-year anniversary of the rapper's untimely death. On that album, Keyshia Cole was credited with a guest appearance. This time, she is getting top-billing.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Cole's vocals are smooth and seamlessly intertwined with Shakur's raps, but this single comes off as another attempt to capitalize on Shakur's success and iconic stature. While Cole's sentiments appear sincere and there is an undeniable connection between her and Shakur, the raps and lyrics don't totally make sense taken together. Still, it displays a yin and yang compatibility with no lyrical landmines.

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Released on: November 24, 2008
Label: Geffen Records
Genre: R&B
Edited version available: Yes
This review was written by Jacqueline Rupp
 
 

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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
  • 33% say violence is an issue
  • 33% say there are positive role models
  • 33% say they noticed product placement
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DONT LIKE CURSING TALKING BACK DONT BE SMOTH
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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...:)
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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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i thank the song is ok i love it
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