 | 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. |
Notorious Movie Soundtrack
- By Various Artists
- Genre: Rap
Common Sense Media says
Biggie biopic offers old X-rated hits.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this CD is not meant for kids. The graphic references to violence and sex are too numerous to mention, and the artists seem to use adult language more often than ordinary words. With no edited soundtrack available, kids can't opt for a clean version, either.
What's the story?
Nearly 12 years after his murder, legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G. comes to life again in the film Notorious. The movie soundtrack consists mostly of "Biggie's" old hits; in other words, it's jam-packed with sex, violence, and adult language. The final three tracks -- new releases from his original demo tapes -- demonstrate the gritty streak that characterizes all of his major studio recordings. The CD also features appearances by other rappers like Jay-Z, Lil' Kim, and Jadakiss, who are raunchy in their own right.
Is it any good?
There's a reason Notorious B.I.G. remains one of the most famous names in rap: He's awesome. He manages to make his deep baritone sound alternately serious and whimsical when it suits him, and he delivers his rhymes with well-timed flow. Biggie's verses are enhanced by infectious beats and samples (like Duran Duran's single "Notorious") that are almost, as the title of one track suggests, hypnotic. It's the meaning behind those verses that puts this CD way out of kids' league.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what leads kids like Notorious B.I.G. to become
hardcore rappers as adults. Why are some kids who grow up in
poverty-stricken homes drawn to violence, while others aren't? Why do
some adults believe in respecting their romantic partners, and others
don't?
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There is an edited version, but lemme talk about this!
Drugs: let's get high is on the first track, blunts are referenced on "hypnotize".
Language: a lot.
Sexy Stuff: Talk about menage a trois, and sex in expensive cars.
Violence: references to pistols in the first track.
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I love biggie and besides kids cuss at school all the time some even do drugs
The whole sexual stuff kids already know about it I learnd it in 2nd grade cause all that would be talked about it commonly
Violence is common because of video games
If you listen to it with parents than your cause I always do
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| Artist: | Various Artists |
| Release date: | January 13, 2009 |
| Label: | Atlantic |
| Genre: | Rap |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
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