Parents need to know that there's a lot of sexy stuff here -- including a track all about sex toys and some references to oral sex. The adult language and concepts definitely make this for a more mature listener. But the singer's fairly feminist perspective does provide a positive counterpoint to other hip-hop artists whose tracks are often drenched in misogyny.
Positive messages:She's got some good body image stuff on "Pump it Up" .
I'm a HUGE Missy fan and enjoyed this CD. There is one track, "Toyz" which is basically an ode to a vibrator which isn't explicit except for "When you can't give me pleasure, I plug the battery in." basically suggestive and you know what she is talking about but it is not overly sexualised. The language ranges from "a**" to "b*tch" to "s*it" to "f*ck" to "motherf*cker" and that is all, the basic stuff. If you get past the "explicit" lyrics you find rightous amazing lyrics for anyone. But be advised parents if your child is under the age of 13 and isn't very mature, then you might consider buying them the edited version which is fine.
i must say that i'm a pretty big missy elliott fan, she's always had it going on and could put it down like no other rapper that i've ever heard. this is definitely not her best work. there are a couple of good songs, but the other stuff won't catch your ear.