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This Is Not a Test
(2003, Hip-hop, by Missy Elliott, Label: Electra)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Get ready for some serious sex talk here.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About This Is Not a Test
Parents need to know that there's a lot of sexy stuff here -- including a track all about sex toys and some references to oral sex. The adult language and concepts definitely make this for a more mature listener. But the singer's fairly feminist perspective does provide a positive counterpoint to other hip-hop artists whose tracks are often drenched in misogyny.
Read our full review by Kate Pavao
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how women are typically portrayed in music, including how they represent themselves; you may also want to talk about how Elliot's own sexier appearance fits with our society's expectations of its divas.
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
THIS IS NOT A TEST Missy Elliott
I'm a HUGE Missy fan and enjoyed this CD. There is one track, "Toyz" which is basically an ode to a vibrator which isn't explicit except for "When you can't give me pleasure, I plug the battery in." basically suggestive and you know what she is talking about but it is not overly sexualised. The language ranges from "a**" to "b*tch" to "s*it" to "f*ck" to "motherf*cker" and that is all, the basic stuff. If you get past the "explicit" lyrics you find rightous amazing lyrics for anyone. But be advised parents if your child is under the age of 13 and isn't very mature, then you might consider buying them the edited version which is fine.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
not impressed
i must say that i'm a pretty big missy elliott fan, she's always had it going on and could put it down like no other rapper that i've ever heard. this is definitely not her best work. there are a couple of good songs, but the other stuff won't catch your ear.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Trash
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