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Konvicted

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Popular R&B singer is explicit in every way.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    A mixed bag, including sexist and racist language as well as some very good, strong messages about social justice. Also talks about leaving the gangsta life: "I can't believe I'm out here killin' my community / If you knew how far I came / From where I am and where I used to be / Don't want it / You can tell by the look of me / This gangsta life ain't no longer in me."
  • Violence:

    Several songs (such as "Gangsta Bop") reference guns (with gun shot sound affects), running from the cops, dead friends.
  • Sex:

    As explicit as you can get: "...bend you over look back and watch me. / Smack that all on the floor / Smack that give me some more / Smack that 'till you get sore."
  • Language:

    A lot of strong language: p--sy, f--k, "N" word.
  • Consumerism:

    Mentions brand name for luxury cars (Murcielago, Gallardo, Ferrari) and TaeBo.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some innuendo about street drugs on a couple of songs ("If you selling we ain't buying / If you got it on ya block / You best believe we supplyin' ").

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Konvicted was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark

Parents need to know that Akon doesn't shy away from referencing guns and graphic sex in his lyrics, or including swear words and the "N" word. He also brings depth, soul, and some wonderful guests to these African-influenced tracks.

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  • Families can talk about the fact that some of Akon's songs seem to celebrate guns and violence. There are some vivid images in lyrics such as "Cause I done see the block / break down tears / and I done seen the cops / break my peers / trying to hold on / a couple more years / trying not to get / blown away." Can you think of better ways to solve problems than with violence? How are the police effective? How are they not?
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What’s the Story?

Akon's new CD, KONVICTED, is a mish-mosh of musical styles, explicit lyrics, and visceral images that combine to create a sensual, deep look inside the heart and mind of this compelling African-born artist. Lyrics are intentionally provocative; when what you really mean is "Your p--sy is wet and I want to f--k you" ("I Wanna Love You"), why not just come right out and say it? And hey, if it's no secret that you were once in jail for car theft, that mug shot will make a great photo image for your CD insert. Then just as your fans are getting into the tough-guy/sexy-guy dichotomy thing, you throw 'em for a loop with a lost-love ballad ("Never Took the Time").

Is It Any Good?

Some stellar cameo appearances by Styles P., Eminem, and Snoop Dogg, and a couple of jazzy arrangements that might well be Steely Dan influenced contribute to this lively, eclectic, and impressive collection of well-crafted songs, half of which will make most parents cringe. It seems too simplistic to label Konvicted inappropriate for kids because there's a lot of substance, a wonderful variety of musical styles, terrific performances, and some real depth here. For this reason, the edited version (though not brilliantly done) might be worth the trouble.

Music Details

Released on: 11/14/2006
Parental advisory: Yes, Edited version available: Yes

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 2.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Really not for kids at all

    They say the f word like every two seconts in the cd. its really bad im sorry but this would be for no kids at all please parents be carfull.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0

    i got the edited version

    but you could get the general jist of the words. "I Wanna Love You" is extremely dirty with tons of explitives, but "Smack That" is one of my favorite songs of all time, and downright catchy with the assistance of EMinem. An exquisite, 5-Star album for ages 14+

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0

    i got the edited version

    but you could get the general jist of the words. "I Wanna Love You" is extremely dirty with tons of explitives, but "Smack That" is one of my favorite songs of all time, and downright catchy with the assistance of EMinem. An exquisite, 5-Star album for ages 14+

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title iffy and give it 4.0

    It's Iffy But It's Worth LIstening To

    Parents, with this CD there is some iffy content, but if you feel the need just talk to your kids because if they want it there is absolutley no reason why they shouldn't have it. As long as you know your kid is mature enough to listen to this type of music I think it is okay.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title iffy and give it 5.0

    really good music

    i wanna love you is really bad for people under the age of 17. says the f word a lot. talks about having sex (of course sense it has the f word in it a lot). says says a lot of other bad words in the soundtrack

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