Good sounds, but lyrics aren't exactly appropriate for younger ones. Sex references are the same e.g PUMP IT. Some songs have good messages (eg. Where is the Love?) but there lacking in this particular album.
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Monkey Business
(2005, Hip-hop, by The Black Eyed Peas, Label: A&M Records)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 14. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Less original, way more explicit than last CD.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Monkey Business
Parents need to know that on this CD the Black Eyed Peas have dumped their inclusive and anti-war agenda in favor of explicitly sexual lyrics and references to violence, drugs, and alcohol.
Read our full review by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why some artists feel the need to change their image, especially from good to bad. Does the music make more of an impact with explicit lyrics or themes?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Good sounds but strong content
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like it 5/5
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
ok
its ok i but i think fergie's new album is way better
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