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"Prom Queen" (CD single)
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Infamously raunchy rapper goes cleaner with rock release.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Lil Wayne's latest single is surprisingly clean. Sure Wayne talks about fancy underwear and drops the f-bomb a few times, but this single inidicates that the hardcore rapper is dipping a toe into mainstream music. Although the song is about unrequited love and lust, the lyrics aren't sexual or misogynistic.
What's the story?
PROM QUEEN is the first single to be released off Lil Wayne's album, Rebirth, and it marks the rapper's transition into the genre of hard rock (a move that's generated a lot of passionate discussion among his rap fans). His Grammy-nominated album Tha Carter III contained lots of raunchy lyrics. This song, by contrast, is a sad tale of unrequited love with Wayne playing the role of the lovelorn admirer, with the "prom queen" as the popular girl who pays him no mind.
Is it any good?
Interestingly, this single lacks the crazy, lyrical spontaneity rap fans have come to expect and love from Lil Wayne. As a rock song, it's OK -- the dark and brooding guitar riffs reminiscent of Black Sabbath or Marilyn Manson are stirring, but tend to drone and drag as the song progresses. Hardcore fans may miss the old, albeit dirty, Lil Wayne -- and it remains to be seen whether they'll follow his foray into rock. But with cleaner lyrics than his previous songs, this is one you can let teens listen to without cringing.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Lil Wayne's image change. This single marks the rapper's move into rock 'n roll. It also signals a much cleaner approach to lyrical content. Do you think this is a calculated move on Lil Wayne's part to be less hardcore and more mainstream? How do you think his fans will respond? Do you think it is easy for a musician to switch genres?
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PROM QUEEN
i like the song so much i am going to make a website bout nuffin but that one song PROM QUEEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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pretty good
this is pretty laid back for lil wayne and what he likes to sing. 4 f bombs thats all
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Baller
THis song is much cleaner than his other songs, but he does drop the f-bomb a few times. His rock voice is definetly pretty awesome.
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14 and up.
This song is really good!! =D I love it. The only thing about it is that they say f**k once in every chorus. The very begginning says "I loved her fancy underwear" but other than that, theres nothing wrong.
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I love this Song!!!!!
I love this song. Ha Ha!
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nobody
lil wayne isnt music anyone should be listening to talks about sex drugs money and violence in most of his songs
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good for the mature preteen and average teen
when i first heard this song, I wasn't too impressed by lil wayne's vocals, but I was pleased by the fact that he left this song to only 3 f words, and thats pretty good considering the fact that he loads all of his songs with inexusable language.parents this is appropriate for your teens,and maybe some mature pre-teens. :)
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| Artist: | Lil Wayne |
| Release date: | January 28, 2009 |
| Label: | Cash Money Records |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Parental advisory: | No |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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