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Sweat (by Nelly, Hip-hop)

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Some great stuff for adults, but nothing for kids.


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this is the harder-edged of the two simultaneous CDs that Nelly released. But it's a good album, with moments of surprising poetry and insight nestled in the cracks between lots of macho posturing.

Positive messages: Macho City!
Violence: Some references.
Sex: Lots of sexual references.
Language: Some strong language.
Consumerism: Brand names mentioned.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Some drug references.

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Talk to your kids
Families can talk about how guest stars can save the day on a CD. Get your hands on the edited version, and talk to your teens about the artistic value of collaboration.

What's the story?

What's the story?
Nelly's SWEAT, released at the same time as the more intimate SUIT, offers an array of interesting musical moments. "Heart of a Champion," sounds almost like the overture of a hip Off-Broadway musical with majestic horn tracks, a theatrical dialogue introduction, and unison choral singing by the Lincoln University Vocal Ensemble. A quick change of pace leads to "Na-Nana-Na," a multilayered Middle-Eastern-tinged confection featuring Jazze Pha. Lyrics combine transparent sexist posturing and egomaniacal bragging with moments of poetry and power. "River Don't Run," for example, is viable reggae with an anti-violence message. "Tilt Ya Head Back" channels vintage R&B with a surprisingly effective guest vocal by Christina Aguilera. Nelly's production team never lets him down, with exquisitely layered tracks.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
The CD presents an intriguing variety of well-produced and rhythmically varied tunes featuring heavy-hitting guest artists who save the day, including Missy Elliot, Lil' Flip and Big Gipp, Mobe Deep, St. Lunatics, Christina Aguilera, Murphy Lee, Stephen Marley, and Jazze Pha. It would be hard to imagine this album working without their participation, actually. Nelly's greatest talent may be his ability to play well with others. Still, this album is meant to be enjoyed by mature listeners, and is not appropriate for kids.

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Released on: September 14, 2004
Label: Universal
Genre: Hip-hop
Parental advisory: Yes
Edited version available: Yes

This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

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