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Elephunk

(2003, Rap, by The Black Eyed Peas, Label: A&M Records)

  • 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?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Some profanity and sex, but substance as well.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    "Let's Get Retarded" is wildly open to interpretation, though it contains its own lyrical disclaimer.

  • Violence:

    This is a dance record, first and foremost.

  • Sex:

    There is some sexual imagery, notably in the song "Sexy" ("Take off our clothes/We look better undressed").

  • Language:

    The "s" word is used here and there, as is the "n" word.

  • Consumerism:

    There are no obvious commercial references.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    There's a bit of "get high" innuendo. Ecstasy is mentioned.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Elephunk

Parents need to know that this CD is a study in contradictions: sexist and sexy; heavily PC at times (lyrics in Tagalog, moments of heavy-handed social consciousness) and questionable at others ("Let's Get Retarded!"). If you're not disturbed by occasional profanity, you'll enjoy these songs.

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  • Families can talk about the controversial "Let's Get Retarded!" Is it a song for fun and dancin' or is it offensive and immature? Does commercial music need to have a conscience?
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  1. Parent Reviewer
    love2
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative role models

    my dad got me this alblum when i was 6

    my dad got me this alblum when i was 6 and i still like it. Well the only song from the alblum me and my friends listen to is sexy because it is wicked funny!!!! and when they say swear words it's funny to!

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    sara4ever95
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 2.0

    affending

    i found this c.d. trashy as well as affending. especially the "lets get retarded" lol

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Mojo02
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Completley awsome

    This is the best!!!!!!!!!!!1

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    dragonassasin
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

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  5. Adult Reviewer
    Jackscp
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    WOW

    I love black eyed peas as much as i love my Boyfriend Jack! they might have bad language but they are GOOD!!!

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