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Raven-Symone (by Raven-Symone, Pop)

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Disney princess is sassy and tame.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Disney Channel's That's So Raven star still keeps her lyrics full of positive issues (like self-esteem) and squeaky clean, even if she's growing up. Her music is growing up, too, in terms of quality, and older siblings might just be borrowing this CD from their younger brothers and sisters.

Positive messages: Self-confidence, girl power: "My flaws are beautiful/I'm way beyond average," "Only way you can win is by being comfortable in your skin."
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Families can talk about the recurring theme of self-confidence and being comfortable "in your skin" that Raven sings about. Do you think she is singing about personal experiences she has had in the music industry as someone who doesn't necessarily fit the "mold" or expected "image" of a star? Do you respect her more for having such great success despite this?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Disney darling Raven-Symone is growing up (she's all of 22), and her fourth self-titled album, RAVEN-SYMONE, proves she's becoming a force to be reckoned with. Its 13 tracks are upbeat, club bangers featuring hot producers like Sean Garrett (Fergie, Beyonce), The J.A.M. (Leona Lewis), and The Clutch (Timbaland).

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
This album will pleasantly surprise listeners. Raven-Symone has showcased some real vocal talent and versatility, great musical arrangements, and some girl uumph! She's Disney-bred, and the album is safe for all ears, but she's put a little more stank on it this time around. This album brought in some heavy-hitters to make the music more competitive throughout the entire industry, not just the tweeny-bopper Disney-viewing audience. The album is fun, feisty, and confident with club knocks to make you bop your head like "In Your Skin," "Green," "That Girl," and "Got It Girl." "In the Pictures" is more pop R&B with some acoustic guitar and "Hollywood Life" is a sweet, sad ballad. Raven tells it like it is, and we love her even more for it when she tells it like this.

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Released on: April 29, 2008
Label: Hollywood Records
Genre: Pop
This review was written by Jessica Dawson
 
 

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raefan1
adult
 
Album for all ages. .and get it Raven-Symone the album is hot!!!!!
hey i gotta say i never really knew raven had it in her her album is banging even my bro likes it and stuff and it has a level of maturity and its not DISNEY!!!!! can u believe it well yea finally something that isnt disney matterial is grown up n stuff and its hot!!!!!! raven got it goin on so get da album support raven symone so the tour can be back on an we all can be happy plz y'all her album isnt being promoted but im saying go get it its hot!!!!! u wont regret it....
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MacJ5
teen, 16 years old
 
Great CD
Raven Symone's CD is totally AWESOME. she's a great role model and is one of the only girl celebrities that hasn't gotten in trouble. and im not even going to say yet
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princesss
kid, 11 years old
 
I cried
raven is cute fabulous awsome i think she needs to write more snogs because i like dubble dutch bus that song is awsome raven symone keep writeing songs.
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SumBO
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Kids and Tweens!
Good song! Great Role Model for tweens! GO RAVEN!
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michi2807882
kid, 12 years old
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don't be a hater
i love it so dont be mad at her
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blondiebeachbabe97
teen, 14 years old
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One Swear Word But Really Good!
There was one F**k in the CD but sung by backup singers, but other than that a great CD! I love Raven and she's a great role model. I would say for 11 and up.
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musiccrazy101
teen, 15 years old
 
I think it's awesome!
I love Raven-Symone. She is very talented and a great role model. Her music is very appropriate for all ages, especially 12 year olds like me. If you want music that everyone in the family can enjoy, I suggest listening to Raven-Symone.
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arthur16morgana
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love her.love her music
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