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 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Curtis
Common Sense Media says
Sexist, misogynist, violent, and boring rap.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this rapper's new offering is sexist, misogynist ("we gonna share the same bitch, I go first"), violent (gunshot sound effects and much, much, more), riddled with drug references ("I drop a bag off" at every opportunity), filled with product mentions -- but also tedious and unimaginative.
What's the story?
Listening to 50 Cent's CURTIS, it's only natural to expect at least a line or two of soulful songwriting. Unfortunately, 17 tracks' worth of monotone posturing offers up loads of (very sexist) sex, drugs, and violent -- oh, wait, don't forget homophobic and racist -- party fun, but no poetry. Well, never mind. At least the guy can put a song across, right? Well, actually, he's got a pretty tedious take on that too.
Is it any good?
With a vocal range of about five notes and stunningly repetitive tracks, 50 Cent isn't exactly what you'd call a crooner. Lines like "we gonna share the same bitch, I go first" aren't likely to make this a hit with the ladies, and the many, many references to gun play (including visceral sound effects) won't go over at Grandma's house. Add four-letter words, racist language, and matter-of-fact references to drugs, and this starts looking like a really good one to skip.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why so many rappers have to be shocking in order to gain attention. Could they get their point across as vividly with milder language? Aside from shock value, what do they accomplish artistically by pushing the envelope in this way? Families can also talk about what qualities make a CD exceptionally boring, despite obviously provocative content. Is it limited vocal range? A lot of thematic and lyrical repetition? What's your favorite song, by any artist? How could you "50-Cent" it up and make it really, really boring?
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Good Music But Not For Young Kids
This album has a few good songs, but is not as good as his new rival (kanye wests) new album. This album is best for kids ages 15 and up, it features language such as (Sh*t, Fu*k, D**n,ass, b**ch, hell, b***ard). It also has sexual references and language (whore, h*, sl**, along with innuendo). The N word is also used and there is alot of drug content.
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huh
Some of the songs are alright... but yeah, not for kids.
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...Horrible. Looks like, 50 Cent can only show off with such "lyrics". As for music-I could hardly listen to it.
I simply threw this disc away. It's a complete waste of money...
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icoverd my ears
I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE REALLY USE THAT KIND OF LANGUAGE!!
LOVE KANDIS
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A Very Bad CD.
The Name to 50 Cent's new Album it's very bad for kids.
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I like it...
Although 50 cent's music is usually inappropriate, I simply love his music. I think that it's ok for people my age to listen to this because at 14 years of age you should know what is ok to do and what's not. His beat is awesome and some of his lyrics are acceptable!
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NO WAY
i got this cd from a friend for a school club project BULL i couldnt even listen to it no taste at all if you want good rap go to soulja boy , flo rida , and ciara .
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