The Rising Tied (by Fort Minor, Rap)
common sense media says
Classic hip-hop with a message -- for older teens.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there is strong and violent language along with some social consciousness and a lot of heart. There is also some sexual innuendo and references to drugs and cigarettes.
Violence:
Violent imagery.
Sex:
Some sexual innuendo.
Language:
Strong language.
Consumerism:
Nothing obvious
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Several references to drugs and cigarettes, which glamorize while taking an anti-use stance.
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jessica.horsecrazy
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
M. Shinoda and the gang make a rockin' rap record
Ok, I think the rating of iffy for 16 was a bit harsh on 'The Rising Tied'. Yes, there is swearing in some of the songs, but you can just download the clean version off Ovi Music and that's sorted out. There is some talk of violence, but it is shown in a negative light as is anything to do with consumerism, drinking and drugs. You must also remember that Mike Shinoda is a very good role model and a talented musican and that a lot of his view points and morale standards are reflected in his music. However, this is NOT an album for younger kids, though I highly recommend it for Linkin Park, Eminem and Jay-Z fans aged 15+.
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hunterjumper99
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Good Message for teens
Good message if u like linkin park you will love this. Fort minor ROCKS! Theres a bot of language but has an over all good message. It is just stupid to rate it iffy for 16.
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dicapriofreak94
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
The Rising Tied is a very well done album. There are so many songs on this album that I love and listen to quite often. I like almost all of the songs on this CD. There are a balanced amount of slow (er) song, and faster paced songs. There is some language, but not in every single song, just in a few. And talk about violence also.
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I AM NOT A PARENT
OK, how can this be iffy for 17 year olds (I'm talking to you, common sense media)? When you're 17 you're an ADULT. Remember the Name is a great song, it just has the F-word a few times. Nothing too bad.
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somebody
teen, 13 years old
teen, 13 years old
Really gets you pumped, great album.
Remember the name rules and it pretty much sums up the whole album-lots of langauge, but good and not as explicit as it could be.
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WHIPLASH18
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Awesome!
I love this song! It totally gets you pumped!
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B.o.B Rules
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Ive only heard remember the name. like so many other songs, its good but innapropriate. remember the name is extremely explicit though saying bad words frequenly, about 7 in one part, but besides that part there is one h word and one stupid, which isnt all that bad though.
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e.autumn
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
This is a BRILLIANT album. At first, I wasn't much into Fort Minor (even though I like Linkin Park) because it sounded too hip-hoppy to me. Once I started listening to the lyrics, though...wow. They address social issues of the past ("Kenji") and the present ("Right Now" and "Where'd You Go?"), as well as talking about Shinoda's journey as an artist ("Remember the Name" and "Get Me Gone"). Advanced vocabulary (for rap, especially) is also used--and pointed out ("Get Me Gone"). Catchy but smart--the only issue I can think of is the swearing (however, your child has likely heard swearwords by now anyway--if not from your own mouth than at school).
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KiPunk11
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Great music, not for children.
As much of a lowbrow person as I am, this is so obscene it hurts. So much sexuality not even thinly veiled, the f-bomb shall be droped.... HARD! And not only in the average "f**k you" kinda way, In the sexual way.But, it seems, the song "Remember the name" is quite popular (or...was...) So, if you can find a radio edit, listen away! If not, you should be 15.
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KS25
adult
adult
Awesome CD!
I love these guys, and I love linkin park. It has some profanity but they are amazing tracks none the less.
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fatcatmikez
adult
adult
If You Like Linkin Park...
Than you will like this. This has the man who raps in Linkin Park. This is one of those CDs that turns you on to the genre even if you might not like it. I'm white and I don't like rap, but I like this CD. The main thing bad about this CD is the language. There is a good amount of strong profanity. It's not nearly as bad as regular rap because there is no sex. Also, there are drug refrences, but it dosen't glorify them. If you can get past the profanity, nothing else is much of an issue.
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Okay I guess
Fort Minor says way to much bad words for 1 to 14 year olds.There are many other CDs that rap like this but without the bad words.
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HassaanGamer
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Nice.........Actually Awesum!
Actually, The Rising Tied is a very good album. Although I don't own it, my dad bought it on his iTunes. So, Where'd U gO is a very sweet song as it touches ur heart. Bad language is no big deal for mature teens and preteens. LOVE MIKE SHINODA!!!!!!!
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mamasboy306
teen, 18 years old
teen, 18 years old
Awesome
I love it. I don't love the profanity.
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evildude32
teen, 18 years old
teen, 18 years old
A very good CD but watch out for all that cussing...
If you are a fan of Linkin Park then you will like Fort Minor. It's got the rapper of Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda. The CD is very awesome and has some good messages/social commentary (i.e. poverty, AIDS, greed, death, etc.) but there is a lot of language. I found a lot of F-words and S-words as well as violent content and talk about drugs like tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana. But still, Mike doesn't glorify the use of drugs or any of that. In fact, each song has a different message. Always good. This is a good CD for 13+ but watch out for all the F-words and S-words. If you're annoyed by that I'd recommend 15+ if you're conservative-minded.
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whitesoot
teen, 18 years old
teen, 18 years old
Great album.
I think Mike is an excellent and creative rapper. If you have heard cussing before, this should be no sweat for mature teens. Even pre-teens should look into this album if they can avoid the occasional "bad words".
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blvrd of ...
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
gOOD aLBUM
This IS a Great ALBUM bUT iT has Refferences To Sexual Pleasure
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Tyriku
adult
adult
This is a good album. (Edited Version Review)
I thoroughly enjoyed this album. Alot of the songs are really good and some even have some social awareness (The REAL World, depicted in "Right Now"; What it' like to be Japanese in America, circa 1942, in "Kenji"). Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park is the main rapper on the record. If your kid likes Linkin Park, I would definately recommend this album, but get the Edited Version, as the uncensored version has alot of language in it, as you can probably tell by the high number of "Interruption" (cursing muted out of the song).
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