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D 12 World
Common Sense Media says
Zigzags between offensive and funny; not for kids.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there is absolutely nothing socially redeeming about this album, but guess what? It's funny and imaginative anyway. Definitely not for everybody (or those under 17), but for those mature enough to see through crude puerile posturing, there's some good writing and a lot of humor. Approach with caution.
What's the story?
The members of D12 can be divided into two categories: "Eminem" and "Not-Eminem." Those in the second category -- band members Proof, Kuniva, Swift, and Bizarre -- address their relative obscurity on the novelty track "My Band," in the spirit of good dirty fun. In an era when many rap and hip-hop artists take themselves far too seriously, the goofiness of D12 WORLD might seem like a breath of fresh air -- well, that is, if the fresh air wafted over your local toxic waste dump first. Relentlessly obscene lyrics and hopelessly sexist posturing are meant to offend, while the undeniable energy and sense of fun creep under your skin anyway.
Is it any good?
The worst thing about this album, for those of us who embrace enlightened social, political, and humanistic values, is that it is absolutely, undeniably, 100 percent ALL WRONG. Yet while the lyrics may be awful, they are also awfully clever, sometimes hilarious. For those mature enough to know better, the CD becomes a fun though guilty pleasure -- and a chance to discuss some of the twisted lyrics with your mature teen.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why this group seems so set on shocking listeners.
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Violent imagery includes various forms of murder, a lot of which is against women. Women are also lyrically raped in many songs, and there's many shocking references to violence (including one verse where a rapper threatens to cut a woman's breasts off). The album is very sexually perverse, making jokes about things like rape, incest, and bestiality, among other things. It should come as no surprise that nearly every obscenity, slur, and otherwise vulgar phrase is used in this album. This album is much more offensive than Eminem's solo stuff, which was already pushing the obscenity limit as it is. Some songs on this album are fun to listen to, with catchy beats and humorous lyrics, but D12's first album ("Devil's Night") is infinitely better, even if it is more obscene.
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Great for 16+
This cd is great if you are looking for a raunchy cd that will have you listening to it over and over. Don't play in front of little kids. Highlight songs: Good Die Young,40 Oz, American Physco II, and Get My Gun.
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massive
this cd really only has 2 good songs but those 2 songs are amazing if you like eminem as much as i do you will love this cd a much as i do
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This is just WRONG! But it's freaking funny.
Yes, this is nothing for your ten-year-old Eminem fan. And this is filled with violence, sex, and all that. But besides "B**ch", the songs are amazingly written, and hilarious. If your under 15, definitely don't listen, but it's absolutely nothing a 17-year-old hasn't heard. I got it for my 17-year-old, listened to it, and we laughed like crapheads.
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15 and up
i only like one song by them and thats "my band" i dont even know what cd thats on so if you really love rap then buy this if not just get the single "my band"
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funny but where do you draw the line
D12 world is a great example of how rap artists can be serious and be joking on the same album but, D12 world is another great example of an album where you might happen to not know whether they are joking about some of the topics. There are many fighting songs so the violent factor is high. How come is a great song which shows some of D12 sensitive side and D12 routinely pays homeage to the late Cornell pitts aka Bugz with Good Die young and Bugz 97 which is a freestyle by Bugz. Overall a good rap album if your into mixing humor and violence
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| Artist: | D 12 |
| Release date: | April 19, 2004 |
| Label: | Shady Records |
| Genre: | Rap |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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