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So Far Gone
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Hot MC's raps mix self-reflection with graphic sex talk.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that though this album is by no means clean -- with more than a few curse words, sexual descriptions, and references to partying -- it's certainly not the dirtiest or most shallow record out there, offering some introspective lyrics that make at least the edited version worth a listen.
What's the story?
SO FAR GONE is the long-awaited record from Drake, a Canadian MC who's recently taken the rap scene by storm. His talents have been acknowledged by the likes of Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne, who have all collaborated with him on their various projects. On Drake's own album, he chronicles the ups and downs of his rise to fame, discussing his conflicting desires to reap its spoils yet remain down-to-earth in the eyes of his friends and family. Though the MC uses a fair amount of strong language to get his points across, his lyrics are impressively introspective, especially for a rap CD -- going beyond the boring obsession with partying, material goods, and women that typifies so much of the genre. On "The Calm," for example, he describes "feeling so distant from everyone I've ever known." An edited version of the record is available, with bleeps in place of the worst adult words.
Is it any good?
Listening to this album, it doesn't take long to learn why the rap spotlight has become focused on Drake. While the rhymes of this young artist aren't quite as explosively raw and powerful as those of other MCs in their earlier years, such as Jay-Z and Eminem, they still show exceptional depth, and Drake delivers them with a distinctly appealing style and flow. The musical arrangements are every bit as good as his delivery, with highlights including the hypnotic "Houstatlantavegas" and the radio single "Best I Ever Had."
What families can talk about
What challenges might a young artist like Drake experience on entering the world of fame and fortune?
As his career advances and his fame grows, how can Drake remain true to his roots?
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First thing is this song is not good clean, way to much is edited out (especially 'I'm Goin In'). The cd is pretty slow and takes at least two times listening to it to appreciate it (which you cant do with the edited one (they annoyingly edit out things). The language is really smaller words (s-word, h*e, etc) but with some songs ('I'm Goin in', Best i ever had) there are repeated uses of the f-word. It is really tame for a rap cd. there are some minor sexual things in a few songs, but you really dont notice. There is one violent refrence ('blow your brains out")
Explicit: R for language including some sexual refrences and a brief violent image
Clean: PG for mild language
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What a great hip-hop album; a breath of fresh air from the usual trash. Drake clearly has soul and isn't afraid to confront the toughest parts of life with his honest lyrics. There are fairly explicit mentions of sex, along with language that shouldn't be used. When you get past these, however, you see a level of honesty and worth to this CD.
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So far gone, not recommended for kids under the age of 14
I personally like some of the songs that Drake puts out. He doesn't use profanity very often, but i wouldn't allow my child to listen to his music. Only if I have previewed it to see if it projected a positive message.
Drake's music is actually better than most of the other rappers that put out garbage about things that no one cares about.
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Kid, 12 years old
October 25, 2009
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Drake.
Of course it is Drake he is the best.
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Great Hip Hop Album with Amazing Beats!
This is a great album for mature tweens and teens only. Has lots of swearing so let your tweens listen to the edited version only!
Great Hip Hop Album.
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so far gone
because ilike that song by drake and lil wayne
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listen
drakes thebest in the game right i luv his music he just 2 real if u like this listen to thank me later or u can go search up his underground shiiit,. its approiate for people tht know what hes tlkin about
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some iffy stuff
The most dirty song on the album, I'm Goin' In, begins like, "hello motherf----r, hey hi how you durn; it's Weezy F. baby come to take a s--t in urine, on the toilet bowl b--ches; p---y, a--, n---as". Best I Ever Had has graphic sexual lines, "Get it from the back and make your f--king bra strap pop, all up in ya slot 'til a n---a hit the jackpot." the album sounds great though.
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Big time langauge, never get im goin in, fear or best i ever had if you dont like langauge, and drake is a bad role model.
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Kid, 12 years old
August 9, 2010
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big time PA
DONT BUY. BESIDES FIND YOUR LOVE, DRAKE HAS BEEN BANNED FROM OUR HOUSE COMPLETLEY. HE USES FILTHY LANGUAGE AND BAD CONTENT. AGAIN DO NOT BUY
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