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Konvicted
Common Sense Media says
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.
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?
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.
What families can talk about
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?
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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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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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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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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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this was an ok song
Akon should make a song about somthing important.
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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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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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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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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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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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