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Duets: The Final Chapter
- By Notorious B.I.G.
- Genre: Rap
Common Sense Media says
Tribute or sell-out? Either way, NOT for kids.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Notorious B.I.G. actually died more than 10 years ago (in other words, don't embarrass yourself by offering to buy concert tickets). Also, the cleverly edited duets include a lot of strong language. The unedited version has lots of sex, drugs, violence, etc.
What's the story?
Notorious B.I.G. died in 1997. Thanks to the loyalty of his fans and modern mastering techniques, however, this fact has not prevented the release of two posthumous albums. The latest, DUETS: THE FINAL CHAPTER, incorporates cameos and duet vocals performed by a Who's Who of hip-hop and pop artists along with some cleverly remixed tracks produced by Bad Boy's entrepreneurial mastermind, P. Diddy. The guest rappers and crooners include Biggie's widow Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige, Nas, Lil' Wayne, Missy Elliot, R. Kelly, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, The Game, and even some other eloquently posthumous artists, including 2Pac and Bob Marley.
Is it any good?
There is nothing astoundingly brilliant, but nothing embarrassing either. Highlights include "House of Pain," in which Biggie and 2Pac's until-now unreleased verses are set off by a poignant Mary J. Blige chorus, and "Hold Your Head," combining Notorious B.I.G.'s hip-hop with Jamaican legend Bob Marley. Content is visceral, with a predictable amount of strong language, sexism, and violent imagery. The edited version, with key words removed, sounds just plain dumb. This is for die-hard fans of the artist only, and definitely not for kids.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the phenomenon of deceased artists coming out with new albums. Is this a tribute or just a way to make more money for the label?
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This young rapper delivers a pretty amusing performance. It's too bad that it only had 4 tracks. Violence is not to bad. Though Lil Nic does rap "Took the gun out the back pocket. Bang! He Got It Right In The Eye Socket". Sex wise a few playful references appear but nothing strong. As far as Language Goes the occasional f--k, s--t and b**ch. Most of these words are used by his guests. What they did was make no explicit or clean. The only version sold is edited.
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Nasty girl rocks
I think Notorious B.I.G is good artist but He's got bad languge I like him, his music innuendo for younger children so maybe they could listen to the cleaned out version the sexuaul content isn't bad for me I've got a Girlfriend
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Well what do u expect?
They let these rappers get away with so much.Im not aying all rap is bad, just the discrimination to woman.but som of its the gurlz in the videos shacking there butts like little tramps.There a discrase.
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Good!
Biggy did some good rapping before he died. Good for adults!
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| Artist: | Notorious B.I.G. |
| Release date: | December 20, 2005 |
| Label: | Bad Boy Entertainment |
| Genre: | Rap |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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