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"Whatcha Say" (CD single)

(2009, R&b, by Jason Derulo, Label: Warner Brothers)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    R&B star cheats on his girl -- but admits his mistake.

The themes of this music are:   sneaking around, trust

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The take-away message here is not that people should be perfect, but that they should apologize when they inevitably do something wrong.
  • Role models:

    While the act of cheating itself is never great, Derulo distinguishes himself from the pack by admitting he made a mistake. 
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "Whatcha Say" (CD single)

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.

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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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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect for all ages

    I love this song. There is nothing bad about it.

  2. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    I love this song (:

    Nice song, nice meaning, a breath of fresh air from all the other songs with bad intentions.

  3. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    Love your music.

    I love your music but now what I don't like about you cheated on your girlfriend.

  4. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    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!

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    PERFECTO!!

    I LCANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THIS SONG!! LUV LUV LUV IT`!!

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