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Chicken N Beer (by Ludacris, Rap)

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Clever at times but disturbing. Not for kids!


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this CD contains some songs that are clever send-ups. But Ludicris, talented as he is, is all about shock value with language and image -- and this CD doesn't depart from his past, so please get the edited version for younger teens if you're going to buy it.

Positive messages: There's no high social consciousness here, but there's also no racism. Sexism is a whole other story.
Violence: There's moren-your-face language than violence.
Sex: "You in between the sheets, lickin' and eating sweets" -- and that's on the edited version. There's a lot of explicit sex here.
Language: It's pretty obvious which words are edited out, on the edited version.
Consumerism: There are references to conservative pundit Bill O'Reilly's efforts to get Pepsi to cut Ludacris off their payroll.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Drugs are mentioned more than once. "Diamond in the Back" is a poignant peek inside the thoughts of a wanna-be drug dealer, and kind of a heart-tugger.

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Talk to your kids
Families can talk about why so many rappers have to be shocking in order to gain attention.

What's the story?

What's the story?
There's no doubt about it--Ludacris is funny. He's also a sexist potty-mouth. But there's more to CHICKEN N BEER than sex jokes and posturing. He jumps right in with "Blow It" -- a song in which he disses Fox News pundit Bill O'Reilly, who convinced the Pepsi marketing brain trust to dump Ludacris from their ad campaigns because of his lyrical irresponsibility. Again, in "Hoes in My Room," he wonders who's responsible for the trashy women who have appeared in his hotel room after a show -- why, Bill O'Reilly, of course. Whatever you may think of O'Reilly, the lack of restraint is kind of refreshing.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
There's no getting around Ludacris's enthusiasm for tasteless humor, and you should avoid even the edited version of this CD if that's something that yanks your particular chain. But there's also a lot of charm, a bit of stand-up social commentary, and the sense that if you met this guy at a dinner party you'd have a truly delightful evening -- and that's what saves the day.

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Released on: October 7, 2003
Label: Def Jam
Genre: Rap
Parental advisory: Yes
Edited version available: Yes

This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

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SystemOfANintendo
parent of and 2 , 11 , 14 , 18 year old
 
Like everything Ludacris awful!
Sexist, revolting, and explicit. Plus it shows no talent!

VideoGamer65
kid, 11 years old
 
10 years old is too young.
My mom has this album,and I'm not allowed to even TOUCH it.

misstaylor2345
teen, 15 years old
 
omg
looool i like him but if i had kids noo way.......he tlks about sex calling girls the B word and the H word

popcornpop1997
parent of 3 , 6 , 9 , 14 , 18 , and 26 year old
 
INNAPROPRIATE!
not good for anyone under 16

 
Good!
Like Luda's other album, Release Therapy, Chicken N Beer is good for adults.

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