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"Obsessed" (CD single)

(2009, R&b/pop, by Mariah Carey, Label: Island)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Smackdown on mystery heckler is edgy but radio-friendly.

The themes of this music are:   bragging

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    As an answer to a mystery heckler, Carey delivers a somewhat troubling message that it's OK to engage in public, verbal sparring, rather than ignoring her detractors or attempting to mediate problems. She also brags that she's better than someone else.
  • Role models:

    Carey hits below the belt by dissing someone for drug problems.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    A couple of references to sex, with lyrics like "sexin' me" and "Last man on the earth still couldn't hit this."
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A line that talks about "weed" and "E" (ecstasy).
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "Obsessed" (CD single)

Parents need to know that though this track doesn't include a lot of foul language or references to sex and drugs, its premise of a vendetta sends a message that public, verbal sparring is an acceptable way to solve problems, when in reality this will probably escalate the drama.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Is it better to be the bigger person and not respond to taunts from others? What are the possible repercussions of creating a war of words with someone, and what's the best way to solve disputes?    
  • Could someone who talks badly about you be trying to mask their own low self-esteem?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    it is a very good song espacily with gucchi man

  2. I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Song that's annoying, gets in your head, and "relatively clean" bashes Mariah Carey

    Mariah Carey was not made for this song. In my opinion, it bashes her. There is obvious sexual references, however clean-ish, and radio approved, also a drug reference and a VERY low diss of a man with drug problems. She also mentions that she is better than some people and brags about it. Mariah Carey possibly soiled my opinion of her with this song.

  3. I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative role models

    Terrible

    This is very inapropriate!! They used noticeable stuff. And the cover of the single! DONT LISTEN TO IT!!!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    LOVE IT!

  5. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    PERFECT FOR ALL AGES

    I LOV IT

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