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Re-Up

(2006, Rap, by Eminem, Label: Shady Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Slim on Shady's multi-syllabic brilliance.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The "N" word is used often; there is also a fair amount of exploitive, sexist sexuality.
  • Violence:

    Gun-shot sound effects and a generous helping of death references.
  • Sex:

    Explict sexuality, including graphic references to anal sex.
  • Language:

    Heavy on the four-letter words.
  • Consumerism:

    Several brand names (Hennessy, Ferrari) are mentioned.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A few references to drinking and getting high.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Re-Up

Parents need to know that Eminem uses shock value to get his message across: four-letter words, explicit sexuality, and gunshot sound effects are all part of the deal. But this visceral, in-your-face rapper is still one of the best around. Unfortunately, this album highlights other artists on Eminem's label who have yet to live up to his artistic standards.

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  • Families can talk about Eminem's rhythmic phrasing and expressive delivery. Do you think his message would be as effective if he toned down the shocking word play? What makes his songwriting so unusual?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Brilliant Mixtape

    I bought this about 3 weeks ago and i think its an extremely good mixtape considering i am an extremley BIG fan of rap music but the first song Shady Narcotics too many gunshots but with genius

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    eminem's family of rappers returns with some suprises

    this time eminem is back but with his family of rapper 50 cent, stat quo, bobby creekwater, cashis, miser porter, bizzare, obi trice, and d12. all these artists are good and tallented except for one cashis. whose songs seem lie torture but for every song that features him there is a catchy brilliant song right behind it wheather it be wer'e back or murder. then there are the remixes which are kinda good except for bobby creekwater's smack that which is better than the original song. then there are the 5o cent and eminem songs jimmy crack corn, you don't know, and the re up. then the shinig sars of the album eminem's two solo songs publicenemy number 1 and no appologies. which are short lived but brilliant songs. download wer'e back.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Eminem comes back with an averge album

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    a little weak

    the re-up is an average rap album with average rappers trying to get publicity by having eminem featured in all the music so there just using him so guys like cashis and loyd banks can get popular but, eminem is so far ahead of them lyrically he needs to stop producing and work on getting his new album in stores....there is one good track on this album called ''you dont know'' with eminem and 50 cent but the rest is just average rap

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Idaho
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    u guys r like over protective u should let ur children make there on choices the more u push them the more there gonna rebil

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