 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Take Care
Common Sense Media says
Graphic yet thoughtful rap album is a cut above the rest.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Take Care includes lots of mature language ("f--k," "s--t," the "N" word, and more), mentions of drinking and marijuana use, a few allusions to death and violence, and some references to sexual situations. Though this content makes the album far too mature for tweens and younger teens, it's still tamer than many other rap releases out there, and it does include some thoughtful commentary on life and fame.
What's the story?
TAKE CARE is the follow-up album to the debut record Thank Me Later by uber-popular rapper Drake. Song topics range from his love of the ladies and enjoying his luxurious lifestyle to the ups and downs of fame -- and life in general. One track is a thank you song to his family.
Is it any good?
Drake's second full-length album takes the smooth rap-sing approach he introduced on his first record, Thank Me Later, to the next level. The angle isn't new, with other rappers like Kanye West trying it before, but Drake's equally impressive skill as both a singer and rapper is in a class by itself. He uses it to awesome effect on this album, seamlessly switching back and forth in stand-out songs like the sultry title track, a duet with Rihanna, and "The Real Her" with Lil Wayne and Outkast's Andre 3000.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why some rappers, like Drake, use a lot of profanity to make their point. Does profanity make a statement or opinion stand out, or is always unnecessary?
Does good rap music have to have profanity and sexually explicit references? Can you think of examples that lack this type of content?
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Kid, 10 years old
December 5, 2011
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Great For 15 and up
Great for these ages 15 and up kids under should not listen to this type of music yet Rap is good but Rap with bad language!
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:)
I think this album is soooo amazing. I love every single song on it.
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Parents read this please.
Drake is probably the most popular Hip-Hop/ Rap artist now days... Some of the things he talks about aren't ment for kids. But hell... you can't stop a kid from listening to music. If anything. Drake isn't what you should be worried about. Any song with Lil Wayne is what you should keep a child away from. Lil wayne says in "The Motto"- "7 grams in the blu-t almost drowned in the pu--y so i swam to her butt". So, just be worried for that. Oh and HYFR. "Hell Yeah, Fu--ing Right". It's a great album full of great songs if your the age. 13+ is only people who should be really listening to this album.
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Awesome Song :)
This is really good song, but Drake does cuss a lot in this song. If you're mature this song won't be a problem, and you could always listen to clean versions of songs online and not hear all those cuss words.
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For Mature Audience
If you MATURELY overlook the cursing, you can appreciate the talent that Drake possesses. Its incredibly honest, and there are lyrics that are easy to relate to. If you can listen responsibly, then this is an acceptable album. But if you have a child that repeats and lets what they hear influence their actions, then maybe they should wait a bit before pluggin' in the headphones.
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Kid, 10 years old
May 13, 2012
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why kids should be able to listen to drake
great album cant let ur kid not listen to music. theyve prbly alrdy hrd these wrds b4 and its not that much and if they dont say it out loud who cares?!?!?
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GREAT
AMAZING! I loveeee drake and this song is great!!!!
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| Artist: | Drake |
| Type: | Album |
| Release date: | November 15, 2011 |
| Label: | Cash Money Records |
| Genre: | Rap |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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