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Dangerously in Love

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

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    In her first solo album, Beyonce flaunts it.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    In "Me, Myself, and I," Beyonce rants about a cheating boyfriend, living with him and his three kids, and making herself her own best friend; but in "Yes," she dumps a boyfriend who won't wait for her.

  • Violence:

    There are no descriptions of physical violence.

  • Sex:

    In "Naughty Girl," she croons, "Tonight I'll be your naughty girl/ I know you want my body/ … You're so sexy, tonight I am all yours boy." "Be With You," "Speechless," and "Hip Hop Star" are more explicit.

  • Language:

    There are no obscenities or foul language, but parents may object to the repeated sexual references in songs like "Yes," "Be With You," and "Naughty Girl."

  • Consumerism:

    Other than a few references to convertibles and chinchilla fur, the tracks have little to say about brand names or material goods.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    There are no references to drugs or alcohol.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Dangerously in Love was written by Cynthea Riesenberg

Parents need to know this album has no parental advisory label, and comes in one version only. The content is mature, however, with sex the chief topic, explicitly pronounced. Even in "Gift From Virgo," where Beyonce suggests abstinence ("One day we'll make love/ I'll finally be yours"), she also sings about spending time together in a hotel room.

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What’s the Story?

DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE showcases Beyonce and her growing talent and confidence. In "Crazy in Love" she teams with Jay-Z to craft a hip-hop duet, backed by snappy percussion and horns, that sounds better with each spin. In "Naughty Girl" Beyonce borrows Donna Summer's hook from "Love to Love You Baby" and makes it her own with searing lyrics and a hypnotic synth chorus. Beyonce sizzles in "Hip Hop Star" with Big Boi and Sleepy Brown, whispering lyrics that may go too far for some parents ("Do you want to get nasty/ I dare you to undress me"), but cooling down in "The Closer I Get To You," a ballad with Luther Vandross.
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Music Details

Released on: 06/24/2003
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lumminara
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I love how beyonce sings!

    Beyonce has such a beautiful voice! even that song sweet dreams that i don't like i love it cause of her voice XD. my fav is irreplacable. :-)

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    MovieMan101
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title pause for age 11 and give it 5.0

    DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE

    I definitely loved this CD. it was very enjoyable to listen to riding in the car on a sunny day. Sex- 5: Nothing major but then again not mild Violence-0 Language-6: Some language but again nothing you havent heard on the radio. Drug Lyrics- 0 Commercialism-4: The cover booklet is rather risque. Behavior-Middle: Its sort of acceptable.

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    mc2004
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it 3.0

    Overated

    Beyonce's "Dangerously in Love" was a gigantic hit, but did it deserve to be? Not really. The CD is ok, but nothing spectacular. Anyways, sex gets very explicit on "Hip Hop Star", "Be With You", and "Speechless". There is a little minor language. Suitable for teens.

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    Queen2B87
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Grant
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

    IT IS SO GOOD

    IT IS SOO GOOD

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