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"Whatcha Say" (CD single)
- By Jason Derulo
- Genre: R&B
Common Sense Media says
R&B star cheats on his girl -- but admits his mistake.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that though this song deals with a guy who's cheated on his girlfriend, it includes no swearing or explicit sex talk.
What's the story?
Simon Cowell isn't the only American Idol judge signing new artists beyond the show: judge Kara DioGuardi (who also serves as senior VP of A&R at Warner Brothers Records) is seeking out her own new talent, like 19-year-old Jason Derulo. DioGuardi recently signed Derulo to be the first artist on the new Beluga Heights / Warner Brothers label. After writing songs for huge stars like Lil Wayne, Pitbull, Sean Kingston, and Diddy, Derulo is going his own route with his new single WHATCHA SAY -- a track about a guy who cheats on his girl and then tries to get her back. Fortunately, Derulo refrains from describing the explicit details of his escapades and avoids foul language in general.
Is it any good?
Though Derulo falls back on the Auto-tune in parts of this song, he deserves props for his imaginative sampling in the single. Borrowing from the work of super-talented singer-songwriter Imogen Heap (who also fronts the trip-hop duo Frou Frou), he creates a smooth, catchy song that's somewhat reminiscent of an Usher tune. With that kind of vibe, it's easy to see how the single has become a big iTunes draw.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the impact celebrity role models have on kids and how you feel when someone you admire makes a mistake.
How does Derulo's message of apologizing for his transgression compare with the messages of some of his musical peers?
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Kid, 12 years old
January 9, 2010
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Alright
I like it and it is good but it is getting old now.
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AGE
Perfect for all ages
I love this song. There is nothing bad about it.
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AGE
not interested in the msg.
lyrics, "caught up in her lust"
ugh. no thanks. I don't want my kids hearing that garbage. Regardless if he knows he did wrong. So? What the next lyric, "when I become a star we'll be living so large, I'll do anything for you" is supposed to make it better? So he won't do it now, but when he gets famous he can make her forget by buying her material things??? Get over yourself dude. I don't agree with this. It's junk!!!
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AGE
Nothing wrong whatsoever
Good song good message
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Kid, 12 years old
October 25, 2009
AGE
Love your music.
I love your music but now what I don't like about you cheated on your girlfriend.
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AGE
Good song!
This is a very clean song, and very catchy too! I just wish he would have given Imogen Heap some of the credit for it........the chorus samples her "hide and seek". Lots of people don't know it's her, and I wish she could have gotten the publicity from it, that's all!
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AGE
I love this song (:
Nice song, nice meaning, a breath of fresh air from all the other songs with bad intentions.
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The guy cheated, so what does he do? Write a song as an apolgy? YES!
I love it! Great message, great story. The story is: he cheated, she doesn't forgive him, he sings about it from his heart. "Cuz when the roof caved in and the truth came out, I just didn't know what to do..." is the best hook I've heard it a very long time. The positive message is he wanted her to forgive him very desperately, and Derulo is a good role model in doing this. No other faults other than he cheated in the first place. Tweens and Teens need to listen to this song for relationship tips, especially male ones!
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Kid, 12 years old
September 29, 2010
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Jason Derulo
Great. some sexual lines such as "i was caught up in her lust" and "when i become a star we'll be living so large" but the whole message of the song is about cheating on his girl, and asking her back.
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| Artist: | Jason Derulo |
| Release date: | June 16, 2009 |
| Label: | Warner Brothers |
| Genre: | R&B |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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