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Because of You

(2007, R&b, by Ne-Yo, Label: Def Jam)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Soulful, sensitive, and sexy. Did we mention sexy?

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    All over the road with occasional sexist imagery among all the sexy imagery; in between adoring-boyfriend stuff.

  • Violence:

    He's a lover, not a fighter.

  • Sex:

    Innuendo stops just short of explicit on a few songs ("I wanna 'pologize/For bein' blessed with the ability to satisfy accurately/And quickly find the spot"); Ne-Yo has one of the sexiest voices in contemporary R&B.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Mentions Bluetooth once.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A couple of references to drinking. Talks about addiction -- to love.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Because of You

Parents need to know that even though Ne-Yo keeps it clean on most of the CD's tracks, he also sprinkles in some very sexy talk, stopping just short of "yikes!": "I wanna 'pologize/For bein' blessed with the ability to satisfy accurately/And quickly find the spot." It's also true, though, that he can't help sounding sexy -- his voice is so gorgeous that he could make singing the phone book appealing.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Aznkimmy77
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
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    I love this song its great!! Ne-yo is one of my favorites :-)

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    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    i laughed

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    *sour candie*
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    A must-read book for evry 8 year old.

    I think that he is a good perso so keep doin your thang mr.Ne-yo

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