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"Crack a Bottle" (CD single)
Common Sense Media says
Violent, misogynistic, and alcohol-soaked rap.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that although this song is getting lots of press for being such a huge hit, it's definitely not for kids -- no matter how much they may argue that their friends have downloaded it! Although there is a smattering of expletives throughout the song, the tone of misogyny and immorality is what makes this single a no-go for anyone under 17.
What's the story?
CRACK A BOTTLE received a record-breaking 418,000 downloads in its first week online. The single, for now, holds the title for best sales in its opening week. Of course, one major reason for the success of the single is due to the lyrical draught rap audiences have been experiencing from Eminem, Dr. Dre, and 50 Cent. Eminem has been on a nearly four-year hiatus and this release marks his re-emergence to the music scene. This song is off the album Relapse.
Is it any good?
Collaborations seem to be a sure-fire means to success in the rap game. Take three or four popular rappers, group their rhymes together and you got yourself a hit. Many times however the result is an incoherent mess of verses. But on this single, Eminem keeps things running smoothly by not only setting the tone with on-point raps, but providing a chorus that is instantly appealing. As far as lyrical content goes, there's nothing dramatically new here -- the rappers cover the same territory that has always worked for them in the past. With its misogynistic, gross, and violent imagery, this song is for grown-up rap fans only.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why this song is so popular. Do you think the immediate success of the song is due to Eminem's inactivity in recent years? Do you think it can sometimes help an artist to drop out of the spotlight and then wage a comeback? Can you think of any other artists who have had successful comebacks?
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Kid, 9 years old
February 6, 2011
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rules
great song!!!!!!!!!!
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great song
i loved it and ur kids will too. also when commonsense claims eminem is introducing himself as a rapist and a murderer its not true he introduces his villainous alter-ego slim shady.
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not a good song for kids
eminem is always funny but curses a lot same with dr dre, 50 cent. eminem says lots of random things that parents wont like like dr dre here for 400 assualts 17 rapes 40 murders.and the grossest line iv ever heard eminem say it was lick the cheese from under my nuts kiss my butt. it was sick
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em is back
with hardcore lyrics we know/love/hate from him. Grammy material
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Kid, 11 years old
October 6, 2010
AGE
crack a bottle. Its a okay song. i have it on my mp3. one of my favorite rap songs. Eminem is a pretty good artist btw.
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great for the educated teen
my kids are 12 and 13 and i let them listen to this. of course it talks about sex, drinking and the language is bad, as long as my kids ignore these, it doesnt matter. its a great song especially the piano part. nobody should be deprived of great music
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Kid, 12 years old
January 1, 2010
AGE
DISGUSTING BUT ITS A GOOD SONG
ITS PRETTY GOOD I HAVE TO SAY. THE EXPLICIT SYMBOL IS BECAUSE OF 50 CENT'S WORDS. SEXUAL CONTENT/VIOLENCE IS 400 ASSUALTS 17 RAPES AND 30 MURDERS PLUS THE SONG IS CALLED CRACK A BOTTLE GET IT! ITS ABOUT ALCHOL!? IT'S REALLY GOOD BUT STREAM IT BEFORE YOU HEAR IT.
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Great Song
Really nothing bad in it, if you've heard other Eminem songs you'll be fine. But it really isn't as offensive as some others
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