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"Sugar" (CD single)

(2009, Rap, by Flo Rida, Label: Atlantic)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Rap song uses candy metaphor to get graphic about sex.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–17

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Goes into graphic detail about sexual situations. One of the tamer references: "Sprung for the taste, addicted to her gloss ... / Put my tongue in your face."
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A reference to "sippin' Grand Marnier."
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "Sugar" (CD single)

Parents need to know that although this song starts out innocently enough, with the artist describing how he loves to kiss his lady, it goes progressively downhill, ending with some not-so-subtle descriptions of the other sexual activities they engage in.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can refer to our "Talk to Kids About Music Lyrics" article to guide their discussions about lyrics like these. How can you tell when you're giving TMI to your kids about the meaning behind mature lyrics? Our article helps you figure it out.

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  1. I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    This Candy Got YOU Sprung (Catchy!)

    Very catchy, but SO much sexy talk... Not for many kids

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0

    It's ok

    It's ok at first but after you hear it too many times it really gets annoying. Maybe it's because there isn't one person on this planet that could understand what flo rida says if there life depended on it..

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    IFFY

    Common Sense is right. I always thought it was just this catchy song about relationships and stuff but I always had a feeling it was a litte Iffy. It's VERY catchy though but I could go without listening to it. 15+ I would say.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in West Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    Sugar

    I like it

  5. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0

    Not Inapropriate

    A little bit of sex but still. Can't wait for roots.

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