 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
The Beginning
- By The Black Eyed Peas
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Peas focus on love of music in cleaner-than-usual CD.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this album is relatively mild in terms of adult content compared to other pop/hip-hop tunes and past Black Eyed Peas records. Many of the songs talk about "partying" but focus more on simply dancing than drinking or sex. While there are a few mature references to these topics, along with the occasional swear word (mostly "s--t"), the album is pretty tame overall, making it an age-appropriate pick for teens.
What's the story?
In their sixth CD, THE BEGINNING, the Black Eyed Peas keep their focus on one major thing: their love of music. In these 12 tracks, the band celebrates music in its many forms -- from "John Lennon" to "Bob Marley" -- as well as dancing along to it. Though there are some allusions to sex and drinking, they're milder on the whole than the hardcore sex and substance use described in much of today's music. As a result, parents shouldn't worry about their teens listening to this record.
Is it any good?
While earlier Peas albums, like Monkey Business, featured big, booming beats, the tunes on The Beginning sport a mellower yet still energetic vibe that lends itself to sustained stints on the dance floor. That said, the group could stand to lay off the auto tune a little: they use it liberally here, even on Fergie's otherwise solid vocal spots.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about ways that teens can indulge their love of partying without taking part in the drinking and sex that often go along with it. Teens: Where can you go to dance without having to worry about substances or adult behavior?
What are the real-life consequences of partying-related behavior like sex and drinking?
Do you consider the Black Eyes Peas role models? Why or why not?
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Pretty Good...
This CD is about as good as The E.N.D. To me it sounds almost the same. There are some really good songs though like The Time, Love You Long Time, XOXOXO, and Own It. These songs are amazing. They make up for some really bad songs like Light Up the Night. I am not disappointed with this CD, if you like the Black Eyed Peas you should buy this.
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Good... but Bad...
Every track other than "Do It Like This" is just fine... sure, they do use sh*t quiet a few times... but the whole albums more about their love of music and life. Do It Like This, is more about partying, drinking, and sex... but the Black Eyed Peas have done worse... but Do It Like This does contain the word n*gger seven or eight times...
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AGE
This is an awesome CD. Cleaner than most Black Eyed Peas stuff.
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Good
The Black Eyed Peas are my favs. Nothing bad that stands out to me.
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good for tweens and up
I think this is beps cleanest cd. do it like this and dont stop the party are inappropiate. The best one yet is very good tells you to enjoy good times. Fashion beats is vey catchy
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Good, But One Song I Do Ask You to Skip
This is a fun CD, but just don't listen to "Do it Like This". It says the S-word and the B-word, but aside from that, it's a good, almost perfectly clean CD.
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Na......
The only song I like on this is The Time (Dirty Bit). That's all I have to say.
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| Artist: | The Black Eyed Peas |
| Release date: | November 22, 2010 |
| Label: | Interscope Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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