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Face Off

(2007, Hip-hop, by Bow Wow, Omarion, Label: Columbia)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Playful mix of braggin' and sexy booty calls.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some talk about being a player; other talk about being true to one girl.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Some sexual innuendo and depictions of sex: "we keep it hot up in that range/with her feet up on the dashboard," "take them panties and drop them lower," "want to get inside you," "back to the pad when we gonna do it all night," "she said she like when I work the middle/yup when i hurt the middle/she don't want to be with you because ya thing too little."
  • Language:

    Frequent use of the "N" word; "s--t" a few times.
  • Consumerism:

    Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Aston Martin, Benz, Bentley, Porsche, Lac, Jag, TMZ.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A few implications of drinking ("few shots then we left the bar," and "she drunk the juice from my pimp cup").
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Face Off

Parents need to know that this is a rap/R&B collaboration targeted for the teen set, but with some sexual innuendo and use of the "N" word. There's not much that's obscene or overly graphic, but there are depictions of sex ("take them panties and drop them lower"). Overall, the mood is playful, albeit with a lot of talk of "booty calls."

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about sexual lyrics. Do you think that these guys need to be graphic? Can they get their "player" persona across without teetering on being vulgar? Families can also talk about the pairing of these two successful artists. Does the music still reflect their individual styles?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Iffy Hip Hop/ R&B Mix. You teens ok.

    This cd is ok. All it's content is pretty. Ok for 12 and up.

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

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