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"Say Aah" (CD single) (by Trey Songz, Hip-hop)

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Too much booze makes this one off limits for most kids.

parents & educators say
  • 67% say sexual content is an issue
  • 33% say there are positive messages
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this song is all about drinking alcohol. It's one of those songs that makes drinking look glitzy and glamorous, something that all the "cool people" do. It also seems to suggest that alcohol and wealth go hand in hand, and that alcohol consumption is a status symbol of wealth. Women are added to this mix, and liquor becomes a means to attracting a mate and wearing down her inhibitions.

Positive messages: Drinking is equated with success and wealth: "We don't buy no drinks at the bar, we pop champagne cuz we got that dough."
Positive role models: The typical hip-hop stereotype of alcohol, drugs, and money are embraced here. Guys look at girls as sex objects and see drinking as a means of seduction.
Sex: "And if you like the condo, we could move the party to the bedroom, momma beat your body like a congo."
Language: Only one bad word here: "bullsh-t."
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: The entire song is about drinking alcohol. If that wasn't bad enough, the single makes subtle hints as to the motivation with this obsession: "Notice there ain't nothing in your cup, so get here baby let me fill it up (fill it up)." Besides focusing on getting women tipsy, the song also mentions smoking marijuana with the line "Make your body rise like your puffin' on a joint."
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about mixed messages regarding alcohol. Teens hear from their parents, teachers, and some media outlets that drinking can be dangerous and addictive. But then songs like this promote the complete opposite message and celebrate drinking. What do these differing messages do to your feelings about alcohol?
  • Why is it dangerous to mix messages about drinking and sex together? Why are they such a dangerous combination? What do you need to know about the realities of sex under the influence? Is it different than the fun and superficial treatment you see in music videos and movies? What about ads for alcohol?
  • Talk about image versus reality. When you hear a celebrity bragging about how much money they have, do you feel jealous? Do you think their lives are really one big glamorous party? What else is important besides being wealthy and spending money on your own indulgences? Can you think of any other qualities that you admire in celebrities?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Trey Songz's most successful single to date, "SAY AAH" is a song all about partying, and the guest of honor is the alcohol. Trey, along with guest rapper Fabolous, pays tribute to the bubbly while showing off his wealth on this mellow hip-hop tune. Off his 2009 album, Ready, "Say Aah" is your classic hip-hop pop song, complete with altered vocals, rapping interlude, and swaggering attitude.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
This is a fun, frivolous, and funky song, whose lively beat makes it instantly likeable. Songz does an adequate job of singing smooth but energetic vocals that never depart from their club roots. Songz also never departs from the hip-hop celeb cliche, and embraces all the trappings (money, women, alcohol) that make these musicians into caricatures rather than real people. Sure this song will suffice at the club, but sober individuals might tire of its predictability. And bottom line: It's not for kids!

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Released on: February 15, 2010
Label: Atlantic
Genre: Hip-hop
This review was written by Jacqueline Rupp
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
  • 67% say sexual content is an issue
  • 33% say there are positive messages
  • 33% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
  • 33% say they noticed product placement
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mhwilkerson53097
teen, 14 years old
12
 
good
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groovyrrr
teen, 15 years old
14
 
YUUUP
LOVE HIM but i have to say that it does have some suggestive stuff in it. BUT ALL IN ALL ITS THE BEST AND I JUST LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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b00kread3r9
teen, 15 years old
10
 
Teen and up
Good song, bad messages. all about the birds and the bees and drinking and getting loaded. The rhythm fits and words string together. its good however
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17
 
love it
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rebbecca32
kid, 11 years old
8
 
perfect for 8 and up
it is pretty nice
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ohya
parent of 14 year old
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sex:sexual references language:s--t alcohol is mainly talked about
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Dr. Nick
teen, 13 years old
10
 
perfect song for preteens
ok song i don't get what the problem is with drinking and talking about drinks if you are mature at all you will know they are old enough too drink also they're partying so no duh they'll have champagne, I am more upset about the cursing
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Wezzy32
adult
13
 
the song isnt about alcohol.Its about a BJ. if you listen to the end you can totally tell
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pink.barbie
teen, 14 years old
10
 
2 thumbs up
trey songz isnt the "lil wayne" kind of artist.yes he talks about drinking and sex sometimes but he does it in a way that makes ppl feel good.he treats women like they should be treated unlike lil wayne who constantly dogs on women.yeah weezy is a great artist and i love most of his music but whos a better role model...trey or weezy?
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rebekahLol
teen, 13 years old
11
 
I like this song alot & i love trey songz but... this song say ahh is talking about drinking alcohol & oral sex. but if your teen or pre teen likes hip hop, or r&b they will probably like this song. in say ahh he also says bullsh*t
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