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The Diary of Alicia Keys

(2003, R&b, by Alicia Keys, Label: J Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    This CD sounds like liquid silk.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    There's nothing explicit -- a few mildly suggestive lyrics here and there.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Diary of Alicia Keys

Parents need to know that this easy-on-the-ears pop album displays Alicia Keys' vocal talents beautifully. There's a bit of heavy breathing and innuendo, but mostly there's a lot of very good singing. In the role-model department, young girls could do a whole lot worse.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I love this song

    This song is the best and Alicia Keys is a very good singer

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    SHE IS SOO INSPIRING!!!!

    III LLLOOOVVEE ITTTT!!!!!

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

    I love her music!

    I have to say, Alicia Keys has really made a name for herself-not in a bad way though. Her amazing talent is for any age! I would recommend this to anyone who loves great piano playing and singing. Truly an uplifting album!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Alicia Keys' "The Diary of Alicia Keys" is a very soothing CD. It teaches us lessons like you dont need to be rich or own everything as long as you are with the person you love. I loved the way she puts lessons in her songs and makes them seem as if they werent lessons at all.

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