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"Super Bass" (CD Single)
- By Nicki Minaj
- Genre: Rap
Common Sense Media says
Minaj keeps it cleaner than usual, but song is still mature.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "Super Bass" is one of the tamer Nicki Minaj songs out there, lacking a ton of profanity and graphic references to sex or substances. That said, there are still a few swear words (like "f--k") here and there, some sultry references to sexual situations, and talk of slapping a romantic rival. These qualities put the song just over the line of what's appropriate for kids and tweens.
What's the story?
"SUPER BASS" is a track from the debut album Pink Friday from notoriously raunchy female rapper Nicki Minaj. The tune tells a fairly straightforward tale about what Minaj considers "fly" in a guy. Though she mentions some shallow criteria (like having a lot of money) and even makes it seem like selling drugs would be OK, she doesn't use a lot of profanity or graphic descriptions to get her points across -- a departure from her typically explicit style. The approach makes the song more accessible for younger Minaj fans, though it's still too mature for tweens.
Is it any good?
"Super Bass" features Minaj's classic, frenzied rap style, but with a lighter, more melodic hook that makes the song sound happier than her former tracks. Smooth guest vocals from Ester Dean add to the tune's good-times appeal.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about good qualities to look for in a romantic partner. In this song, Minaj mentions criteria like lots of money and a good sound system. Do you agree? Why or why not?
Minaj is known for being an edgy rapper. Do you think she feels pressure to use profanity and sing about sex because that's what's expected in this male-dominated genre? Could she be successful without mature lyrics?
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Kid, 11 years old
July 22, 2011
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Beast
Wow. What surprises me is that a lot of 10 & 11 yr olds are reviewing this. The clean version is still kinda steamy and raucy. I would say mature pre teens & teens.
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Kid, 11 years old
June 14, 2011
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good
if your kid can't hear bad words look for clean vershen
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Kid, 12 years old
May 31, 2011
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LOVE IT
It iS like FoR 15 yEaR oldS :) LoVe It ThOuGh
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Kid, 11 years old
May 29, 2011
AGE
:/
If you don't want the cussing and drugs and s*x, then buy the clean version!
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NIKI ROCKS
this is my fav song evar! but inappropriate for youngsters the swearing and the sexual themes is okay for 15 and up
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Kid, 11 years old
July 2, 2011
AGE
get the clean
the song it is my fav song! even though it curses suck it up and get the clean version. the musicvideo is more; than the song. so parents its a great beat but get the message and make sure if you get the dirty version make sure your kids don't repeat.
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best single yet from Nicki
the song and video is okay but the language is somewhat not love this song
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Super fine
This is a good up tempo song with pop r&b and hip-hop and eltrnic mixed it together. I love the fact that she sings in the chrus and rapes in the ist and 2nd verses thtas a croosover one!!!!!!
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very lively
it's good I love it its good to listen to it's really upbeat and fun
you can listen to in the car and just relax.But for mature audiences.
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Kid, 10 years old
August 12, 2011
AGE
ok for 10+.
Yeah, I LOVE this song, but the clean version still has the word "hell".
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| Artist: | Nicki Minaj |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | May 22, 2011 |
| Label: | Universal Motown |
| Genre: | Rap |
| Parental advisory: | No |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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