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"Obsessed" (CD single)
- By Mariah Carey
- Genre: R&B/Pop
Common Sense Media says
Smackdown on mystery heckler is edgy but radio-friendly.
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What parents need to know
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.
What's the story?
OBSESSED is the new single from R&B/pop diva Mariah Carey that's rumored to be her response to past heckling from Eminem. While Carey hasn't confirmed (or denied) that rumor, the song is clearly aimed at someone whom she feels has done her wrong. The singer spends half of the tune asking why this someone is so "obsessed" with her that the person is spreading apparent falsehoods: "All up in the blogs, sayin' we met at the bar / When I don't even know who you are." In the other half, Carey proceeds to cut the mystery person down so badly that it begins to sound more like a bragging session than a response to a wrongdoing: "You a mom and pop, I'm a corporation / I'm the press conference, you a conversation."
Is it any good?
You know when a longtime star like Mariah Carey succumbs to the auto tune, as she does in this single, the music landscape has changed. Despite the distortion brought about by this uber-trendy equipment, Mariah's vocal mastery still shines through on the track. The catchy music itself is a bit of a departure for Carey, with the beat sounding less like her typical radio-friendly pop and more like many of today's rap/hip-hop tunes.
What 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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Kid, 12 years old
November 29, 2009
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keep on going.
i love that song.i like the remix especially.you now how to sing.
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Don't buy this song.
Mariah Carey wishes she could have what Eminem has. She's so far gone, very few people still care about her. While the song is catchy, that's about as far as this song goes. It has no content that's worth anything. She is not creative in the least.
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Kid, 12 years old
June 18, 2010
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i like this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Age ApR0pRiTE
I thnk The whole cd is so Age oppproprite(: itz lets kidz b able 2 enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!! and she is a wonderful perS0n. so parentz out their juzt knw if ur kidz cant listen 2 this ur 2 stricked!!!!!!!! LUv elizabeth(:
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Terrible
This is very inapropriate!! They used noticeable stuff. And the cover of the single! DONT LISTEN TO IT!!!
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Kid, 12 years old
September 20, 2009
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the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE IT!
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I love this song so much!
It's certainly on my list of favorites. ;)
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it is a very good song espacily with gucchi man
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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.
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| Artist: | Mariah Carey |
| Release date: | June 16, 2009 |
| Label: | Island |
| Genre: | R&B/Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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