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Music reviews for ages 10 & 13, hip-hop

21 results
  • Review
    "Can't Hold Us (feat. Ray Dalton)" (CD Single)

    Empowering, positive rap track is mostly clean.
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    By Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
    (Music, 2013)
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    "Bow Down / I Been On" (CD Single)

    Queen B demands respect, raps, and uses profanity.
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    13
     
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    By Beyonce Knowles
    (Music, 2013)
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    "Back in Time" (CD Single)

    Pop-rap single is OK for kids too young for MIB 3 movie.
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    10
     
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    By Pitbull
    (Music, 2012)
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    "Party Rock Anthem" (CD Single)

    Club tune is all about partying and casual hookups.
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    By LMFAO
    (Music, 2011)
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    "OMG" (CD single)
    Sexy song isn't graphic, but it's too steamy for tweens.
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    By Usher
    (Music, 2010)
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    "Break Your Heart" (CD single)

    The lyrics are OK for teens, but the sexist message is iffy.
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    By Taio Cruz
    (Music, 2010)
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    "Pants on the Ground" (CD single)

    Popular Idol audition song is odd but OK for tweens.
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    10
     
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    By General Larry Platt
    (Music, 2010)
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    "Stylo" (CD single)
    Nonsensical techno-funk safer than group's past work.
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    10
     
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    By Gorillaz
    (Music, 2010)
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    All or Nothing

    Hip-hop crooner Jay Sean's third CD veers toward sexy as he riffs about relationships, turmoil, and love.
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    By Jay Sean
    (Music, 2009)
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    "Kiss Me Thru the Phone" (CD single)

    R&B-style hip-hop love song is safe but not sophisticated.
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    13
     
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    By Soulja Boy
    (Music, 2008)
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    Reiterate
    Christian rap duo practices what they preach.
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    10
     
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    By Grits
    (Music, 2008)
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    No Introduction
    Young rapper keeps hip-hop tamer than most.
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    13
     
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    By Tyga
    (Music, 2008)
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    Voice of the Young People
    OK hip-pop with a few mature topics.
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    13
     
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    By Lil Mama
    (Music, 2008)
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    The Odd Couple
    Refreshing, eclectic mix of genres; a bit somber.
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    13
     
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    By Gnarls Barkley
    (Music, 2008)
  • Review
    "Pro Nails" (CD single)

    Homage to the manicure has a bunch of swear words.
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    By Kid Sister
    (Music, 2007)
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    Game Theory
    Hip-hop band makes powerful music with a message.
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    13
     
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    By The Roots
    (Music, 2006)
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    Now That's What I Call Music! 19
    A bit better than its lackluster predecessors.
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    13
     
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    (Music, 2005)
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    Goodies
    Ciara is saved by star-studded cameos.
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    13
     
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    By Ciara
    (Music, 2004)
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    It's Already Written
    Refreshing hip-hop shows respect for women.
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    13
     
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    By Houston
    (Music, 2004)
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    Now That's What I Call Music 16
    Unimpressive collection with a few great songs.
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    13
     
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 2004)
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    Unleashed
    Fun, well-produced with lots of help from friends.
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    13
     
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    By Bow Wow
    (Music, 2003)