Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this soundtrack contains edited versions of the original songs, so there is virtually no vulgar language other than a "damn" here and there. There is, however, several instances of sexual lyrics and talk about the club scene.
Families can talk about the popularity and success of movie soundtracks. Does a good soundtrack make you want to see the movie, or does it make a movie better? Do you think it is beneficial for movie studios to use big-name artists, or is it more about the music simply fitting the image and story of the movie?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Jessica Dawson
STEP UP 2: THE STREETS is the sequel to the dance battle movie Step Up. For all those urban dance fanatics, the soundtrack is a worthy compilation. It features two new Missy Elliott songs, the uber-popular single "Low" by Flo Rida, and recent hits from Trey Songz, Akon, Plies, Cupid, and more.
Get ready to "Shake your Pom Pom" when you pop in this CD. Even if you aren't a fan of this type of music, you can't help but get into the groove with the booty-boppin' beats and dance rhythms that make up the soundtrack. Most of the songs are indeed about dancing and gettin' down oh so "low low low low." There's the popular, bumpin' tracks like "Low" and Cupid's "369," as well as the slow, grinding grooves found in heartthrob Enrique Iglesias' "Push" and Cassie's sweet and innocent airy pop in "Is it You."
For more urban dance music, fans might also like Blake Lewis, Rihanna, or Wyclef Jean.
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Sexual ContentSome sexual lyrics, playa talk, strip club dancing: "So sexual/she was flexible professional," "I threw her legs on my shoulders/had to fold her like a pornography poster," "tattoo above her crack," "Even if you like to flirt/lift up your skirt," "make love to each other after we play fight," "sex so good I can freak you in my sleep." There's a girl moaning on "Ching-a-ling." |
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ViolenceNothing explicit: the song "Church" refers to fighting, but no graphic words or details ("I then turn into rude dude man/why you had to mess up the night/now we got to fight/I'm a knock out ya lights"). |
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LanguageOriginal songs have vulgar language, but this CD is edited, virtually clean of obscenities. There are minor words like "damn." |
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Social BehaviorLots of playa talk and talk about the club scene, dancing, sexual innuendo. |
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CommercialismReferences to alcohol, shoe, car, and soap brands; other celebrities are mentioned. |
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Drug/Alcohol/TobaccoLots of talk about the club/bar scene and drinking: "drunk off Remy and Sprite," "Henny and cola," and "Patron on the rocks." |
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