Parents need to know that sexual content is not an issue in this CD. It will fly right over the head of your children. Language- you might want to get the edited version. Great job Kelis!
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14. -
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Catchy songs are all about sex.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Kelis Was Here
Parents need to know that Kelis puts a quasi-feminist twist on smooth melodies in an arsenal of 17 songs packed with hip-hop beats and some brazen profanities. Because of the frequency and raunchiness of explicit lyrics, this album is only for older hip-hop-listening ears. "Aww S--t!" is a rebuttal for trash-talkers, bonus track "F--k Them Bitches" is full of put-downs, and in most other songs, she freely uses "bitch" as a way to demand respect -- as in "Bossy" where she proclaims "I'm the bitch y'all love to hate." There are two cases of the "N" word and some not-so-subtle sexual moments: "Buckle up your seatbelts/We're about to land in 20 seconds/Oh, oh, Thank You. You. Thank You for continuing to fly with me/throughout this whole ride, ride…," "If it smell icky, tell her pull up her Vickie's/But if it smell alright, I might do the licky-licky," and "First date its going real well/He's makin' me hot/Or is it his cock."
Read our full review by Karen Fu
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about use of obscene lyrics in hip-hop culture, where there's a fine line between authenticity and vulgarity. What marks tasteful placement of curse words in a song? When is it part of a bold statement, just arbitrary, or simply too much? Families can also discuss empowerment in solo female projects. Kelis comes across as a seriously feisty gal, headstrong, and unafraid to voice her authority. What important messages about self-esteem does Kelis hope to convey?
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