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"Right Now (Na Na Na)" (CD single)

(2008, R&b, by Akon, Label: Universal)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Akon charts a new course with clean R&B toe-tapper.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    A healthy message about romantic relationships, referencing the roles that both sides play ("Mistakes were made between us two") and the importance of good communication ("Tell you what's been on my mind").
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    A few veiled references ("I miss how you lie with me"), but nothing nearly as overt or extreme as on past Akon albums.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "Right Now (Na Na Na)" (CD single)

Parents need to know that this single lacks the more graphic language and messages about sex and violence heard in Akon's other music. The video for the song takes the maturity level up a notch, however, showing the singer in some suggestive, scantily-clad bedroom scenes.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how relationships (romantic or otherwise) are a two-way street, as Akon acknowledges when he sings "Girl, I know / mistakes were made between us two." What are the key ingredients of a caring, respectful relationship? How can two people effectively communicate their thoughts and concerns to each other? Also, how do you feel about an artist whose repertoire contains work with both tame lyrics and explicit musical messages?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    bradley4846
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    Pretty Clean

    There is one swear everyone is missing its the a word. It is changed in the on the radio to ourselfs

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    greenactress
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Love this song!!! LOVE AKON!!! There isn't anything wrong with this song, no language, nothing! SO GOOD LOVE YOU AKON! AND LOVE THIS SONG!

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    yhjd
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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    Jumanji-lover
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0

    not as good as beautiful

    but catchy

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  5. Adult Reviewer
    brittanyb247
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    right here

    i like it very much it a nice song

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