 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Hell: The Sequel
- By Bad Meets Evil
- Genre: Rap
Common Sense Media says
Rap record is explicit in every way; not for kids.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Hell: The Sequel is an extremely graphic album that's not for kids. It contains a lot of just about everything -- profanity, sex, substance use, consumerism. Though it's not the most violent rap record ever recorded, it does include a disturbingly dark thread of anger and aggression with some violent metaphors.
What's the story?
The first full-length album from Bad Meets Evil -- the rap team composed of superstar Eminem and Royce the 5'9" -- HELL: THE SEQUEL is overflowing with mature content and troubling messages. Hardcore descriptions of sex and substance use, tons of profanity, and a long list of consumer brand names appear throughout the record -- along with some shockingly violent and extremely dark metaphors. This is not a CD for kids of any age.
Is it any good?
Ominous synth-beats back the dark lyrics that appear in every song on this album, adding to the threatening tone of these tracks. While Royce is a capable rapper, Em is clearly the star of this show -- demonstrating the intensely emotional delivery that's earned him a place among the biggest names in the game.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about tongue-in-cheek songs like "Above the Law" and "I'm On Everything," which take the approach of describing extreme behaviors in a way that suggests the artists actually disapprove of these actions. Does this tactic work?
Is reverse-psychology a good way to discourage negative behaviors? Why or why not?
These songs are filled with profanity, sex, and violence. Are all the graphic references necessary? Can rap artists make music without explicit content and still have street cred?
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Dissapointing
Dont get me wrong, there are some great songs. but this is the first eminem cd that im not constantly listening to. Some of the songs (the Reuinion) contain sexual contant, and violence. Language includes c-ck, c-nt, f-ck, sh-t, etc.
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okay do not listen to this with kids that can talk
haha
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amazing
great album, but violent, one song called "A Kiss" has sex, lots of profanity and some drug references.
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Kid, 10 years old
August 11, 2011
AGE
Very Explict
this is very explict for kids because everything is explict for kids . you have to be at least 18 years old to listen to this album .
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Kid, 9 years old
August 27, 2011
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LOVE LIGHTERS AND FAST LANE!
Love Lighters and Fast Lane but so much cursing. Cursing, cursing, cursing.
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Kid, 12 years old
February 12, 2012
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Epic
Amazing!!!!!!
Woke up still king!!!!
Like a BOSS!
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Kid, 12 years old
February 12, 2012
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GREAT
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!! (except for the song a kiss... That one is really gross)
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| Artist: | Bad Meets Evil |
| Type: | Album |
| Release date: | June 14, 2011 |
| Label: | Shady Records |
| Genre: | Rap |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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