After the Storm (by Monica, R&B)
common sense media says
Monica raps and rhymes in this so-so album.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Monica writes about boyfriends, love, and sex, and the disappointments they can bring. But most of the electricity comes from the hip-hop tracks written and coproduced by Missy Elliott.
Violence:
In "So Gone" Monica threatens to kick down an ex-boyfriend's door.
Sex:
In "So Gone," Monica wonders what her ex's new girlfriend does better than she did. In "Knock Knock" she moves into a new place and tells her boyfriend he'll sleep alone tonight.
Language:
This album is not stickered but cuts off a couple of four-letter words that would have earned it a parental advisory label.
Consumerism:
The few references are humorous or well-intentioned. In "U Should've Known Better," Monica denies needing furs or jewelry or shopping in L.A. to cement a relationship. In "Knock Knock" Missy Elliot disses Monica's answering machine and asks why she doesn't have call waiting.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
There are no obvious references to drugs or alcohol.
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QueenNisey
parent of 4 year old
parent of 4 year old
A Good Listen for most
I really enjoyed this album, but there is some questionable material for young teens dealing with sex and relationships.
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nishaluv327
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I thought that Monica's after the storm was an excellent CD with a great mix of diiferent types of songs. These songs talk about real life experiences and are very relatable.Monica's song "I wrote this song" made me cry. My favorite song on the album was "You should've known better" because i was so real. This is a great cd.
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