Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that there's a lot of sexy stuff here, ֠including a track all about sex toys. And some oral sex references ֠and the adult language and concepts definitely make this for a more mature listener. But Missy's fairly feminist perspective does provide a positive counterpoint to other hip hop artists whose tracks are often drenched in misogyny.
Families can talk about how women are typically portrayed in music, including how they represent themselves; you may also want to talk about how Missy's own sexier appearance fits with our society's expectations of its divas.
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Kate Pavao
She's a sleeker-looking Missy and the album's packaging has a tough militant look, but from first single "Pass That Dutch" to retro sounding "Let it Bump," this album's full of fun and clever lyrics and loops. Her ballads are a little less interesting, and the tracks have a similar tone that grows a little tired by album 's end, but all in all, there's plenty here to groove to, laugh at – and even be inspired by.
Get ready from some serious sex talk here, including oral sex references, a track all about sex toys and a graphic appearance from R. Kelly. But the album's messages are overwhelmingly positive. From the anti-materialistic "Wake Up" ("if you ain't got a cellular phone, it's all right) to "Pump it Up", which praises big girls ("Love my gut, so f*** a tummy tuck"). Even silly "Toys" is about women satisfying their own sexual needs ("I don't need no help in pleasing me").
She proves she's well-versed in music history, and in league with current hip hop stars; she makes references to Prince and LL Cool J and does a super sexy take on the Salt "N Pepa classic "Push It" – plus listeners are treated to appearances from everyone from Nelly, Mary J. Blige, and Jay-Z. Ultimately, this is a mature album in lots of ways: adult in language and in themes, but also in its treatment of these subjects, And, best of all, still fun.
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Sexual ContentSome of this is sure to make you blush. |
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LanguageLots of explicit language and concepts. |
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Social BehaviorShe's got some good body image stuff on "Pump it Up" . |
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CommercialismHer "Wake Up" track warns against collecting stuff for status. |
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Drug/Alcohol/TobaccoA few references. |
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