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B'Day

(2006, Pop, by Beyonce Knowles, Label: Sony)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Beyonce keeps getting better. Teens OK.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Very strong message of female pride and self-esteem.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    A lot of sexy innuendo, but nothing explicit.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Brand names are mentioned in song "Upgrade U." CD insert includes an ad for ringtones.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About B'Day

Parents need to know that the sexy innuendo in this CD is delivered with a strong sense of girl-power fun.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Beyoncé as a solo artist compared to her role in Destiny's Child. Do you think it would be more fun to be a solo star or to make music with your friends? Why?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    13 and up

    This album is awesome!! I love it. There is the N word in one song. And there a some sexual inuendos. But nothing graphic or explicit. Beyonce is really good.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Ah-MAZING

    I am a huge Beyonce finatic..... this was some of her best work.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    i think its ok but its just two not nice for kids under 9 or 10

    its ko i like it for kids under 12 or 10

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