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Konvicted (by Akon, R&B)

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Popular R&B singer is explicit in every way.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Akon doesn't shy away from referencing guns and graphic sex in his lyrics, or including swear words and the "N" word. He also brings depth, soul, and some wonderful guests to these African-influenced tracks.

Positive messages: A mixed bag, including sexist and racist language as well as some very good, strong messages about social justice. Also talks about leaving the gangsta life: "I can't believe I'm out here killin' my community / If you knew how far I came / From where I am and where I used to be / Don't want it / You can tell by the look of me / This gangsta life ain't no longer in me."
Violence: Several songs (such as "Gangsta Bop") reference guns (with gun shot sound affects), running from the cops, dead friends.
Sex: As explicit as you can get: "...bend you over look back and watch me. / Smack that all on the floor / Smack that give me some more / Smack that 'till you get sore."
Language: A lot of strong language: p--sy, f--k, "N" word.
Consumerism: Mentions brand name for luxury cars (Murcielago, Gallardo, Ferrari) and TaeBo.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Some innuendo about street drugs on a couple of songs ("If you selling we ain't buying / If you got it on ya block / You best believe we supplyin' ").
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Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the fact that some of Akon's songs seem to celebrate guns and violence. There are some vivid images in lyrics such as "Cause I done see the block / break down tears / and I done seen the cops / break my peers / trying to hold on / a couple more years / trying not to get / blown away." Can you think of better ways to solve problems than with violence? How are the police effective? How are they not?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Akon's new CD, KONVICTED, is a mish-mosh of musical styles, explicit lyrics, and visceral images that combine to create a sensual, deep look inside the heart and mind of this compelling African-born artist. Lyrics are intentionally provocative; when what you really mean is "Your p--sy is wet and I want to f--k you" ("I Wanna Love You"), why not just come right out and say it? And hey, if it's no secret that you were once in jail for car theft, that mug shot will make a great photo image for your CD insert. Then just as your fans are getting into the tough-guy/sexy-guy dichotomy thing, you throw 'em for a loop with a lost-love ballad ("Never Took the Time").

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Some stellar cameo appearances by Styles P., Eminem, and Snoop Dogg, and a couple of jazzy arrangements that might well be Steely Dan influenced contribute to this lively, eclectic, and impressive collection of well-crafted songs, half of which will make most parents cringe. It seems too simplistic to label Konvicted inappropriate for kids because there's a lot of substance, a wonderful variety of musical styles, terrific performances, and some real depth here. For this reason, the edited version (though not brilliantly done) might be worth the trouble.

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Released on: November 14, 2006
Label: Umvd
Genre: R&B
Parental advisory: Yes
Edited version available: Yes
This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

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tanna
teen, 15 years old
 
well I have love akon for long time but not right for kids in my age.My parents say that smack that song is bad for me to listen to but I did'nt care about that,but when I have kids I am not letting my kids listen smack that song or any bad songs that is not good for my kids to listen!I just want my kids to wait till they are older to listen because they can get to listen whatever they want.I am trying to keep my kids not to listen bad stuff from other people.please e-mail me back and it doe'nt hurt me.
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grlthtisTAkEN
teen, 17 years old
 
THIS IS MY RINGTONE! OMG I LOve akon
ok everybody who hates akon is a loser he is just so awesome and i dont mena that in a bad way for people to be called loser but stil who deosnt like akon I MEANOME ONE!
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mikaylaroxursox
teen, 14 years old
 
this was an ok song
Akon should make a song about somthing important.
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netspencer
teen, 17 years old
 
Great Album
My favorite songs are Smack That, I Wanna Love You, Don't Matter and Never Took The Time. I like how Akon put more melody into the Hip-Hop Genre.
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bacon_103
teen, 16 years old
 
REALLY BAD
I think that there is like one appropreiete song on this album which is Don't Matter. I own that song. But I think Smack That, I Wanna Love you, they are too graphic and it is sick the way they talk about women these days. I really hate it! I think Akon is a very bad role model for my generation! He shows young kids that women are basically "toys" and you can pay them to have sex with you or you can treat them how ever you want to treat them. It isn't right and I think Akon is just screaming PERV, PERV!!! I like two of his songs, Don't Matter and Lonely. I think that Akon's music has a catchy little rythum, beat whatever but the lyrics are over the top! I can't believe how explicit they are. And I wanna Love you is so explicit that it can't even be played on the radio, they had to make a cleaner version that was I wanna LOVE you not I wanna F*** you. The song really had to be changed to become appropriete for the radio. This album really isn't right for any one and I almost want to say I hate all of Akon's lyrics except for two!
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russianmafia
adult
 
Akon is the best..
Akon is the best...its obvious hes gonabe one of the best rappers over
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cheesy
adult
 
Great music for anyone who loves music
I love this CD. I will have to say it had some sexual themes and language but overall it has great music.
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Jumanji-lover
adult
14
 
i got the edited version
but you could get the general jist of the words. "I Wanna Love You" is extremely dirty with tons of explitives, but "Smack That" is one of my favorite songs of all time, and downright catchy with the assistance of EMinem. An exquisite, 5-Star album for ages 14+
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music rockz
teen, 16 years old
 
COOL
i also love akon,my fav. are don't matter smack that ect.he has a very like able vioce that most girls love.if you're around my age this is a great CD
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flipmo
teen, 16 years old
 
Good CD, Skip a few songs
This is really good CD and I don't think theres really that much wrong. He hardly says the F word at all expet for in the song I wanna love you so i think you should probably skip that song. Most kids wont understand smack that so i dont think it matters if they listen to it. Even though he talks about guns and violence, it dosn't really affect me in anyway.
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Robo yankee
adult
 
I heard slang
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Tutti Frutti
teen, 14 years old
 
Too many ugley words
OMG! !y friend had this album and she was playing it in her car.We were listining to i wanna love you and it the f word and a lot of words that i should not be hearing!Its not that great.
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JAngo
teen, 18 years old
16
 
Really not for kids at all
They say the f word like every two seconts in the cd. its really bad im sorry but this would be for no kids at all please parents be carfull.
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mango.grl
teen, 16 years old
 
It's Iffy But It's Worth LIstening To
Parents, with this CD there is some iffy content, but if you feel the need just talk to your kids because if they want it there is absolutley no reason why they shouldn't have it. As long as you know your kid is mature enough to listen to this type of music I think it is okay.
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JWilliams303
teen, 17 years old
 
really good music
i wanna love you is really bad for people under the age of 17. says the f word a lot. talks about having sex (of course sense it has the f word in it a lot). says says a lot of other bad words in the soundtrack
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Xerxes935
adult
 
akon
i love akon. i love his unique voice. but is it possible for one rapper. just one rapper not to have the explicit content sticker. this is loaded with language, sex, and violence. is this what we are growing up to be. R-RATED material. stay away
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momoteen13
adult
 
Auditory Pornography
I am appalled that my daughter was allowed to buy this CD. When I read the lyrics to some of the songs I was embarassed. This CD is basically pornography on a CD infused with violence. As far as a child listening to this CD, there is no good reason for it. I am ashamed that my daughter's father thought this was a reasonable choice for a teenage girl.
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fdog1
teen, 16 years old
 
Akon is awesome!
Really awesome music. Smack dat' is pretty sexual,even in the edited version, but still a good song. I recommend the edited version for my age group.
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tuck2
teen, 13 years old
 
I Love It
I love it I mean who wouden't well sure it has some bad words here and there but nobody is going to listen and say oh a bad word it is the song or CD that they like so I give this 5 stars!!!
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Floridapod
teen, 15 years old
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A Great album that delivers in terms of quality and variety.
This is a great album but while there are some explicit songs about violence and sex, that only is about 6 of the songs on this album. Actually the first 4 songs of the album are the explicit ones. After that there is "Gangsta Bop" and "Tired of Runnin'" The first 4 songs are 1. Shake Down 2. Blown Away 3. Smack That 4. I Wanna Love You. After that things got toned down. On the Deluxe version there are even more great songs. Every song on here is great. "Sorry, Blame It on Me" from the deluxe version is a complex song that is probably one of the best songs by Akon. What I don't really get about the review by Commonsense is that they noted the most explicit songs and did not really mention non-explicit songs such as "Never Took The Time", "The Rain", "Once In A While" and more. I would actually consider this album a masterpiece. I would suggest the edited version for kids.
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