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"We Made You" (CD single)
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Rapper takes aim at celebrity with his signature grit.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that even though this is one Eminem song that surprisingly doesn't contain profanity, it's still not appropriate for kids. With crass comments about women's body parts, sarcastic quips regarding homosexuality, and various references to prescription drugs, this is vintage Eminem.
What's the story?
Eminem's ode to reality stars and pseudo-celebrities, WE MADE YOU covers all the famous faces usually found on the tabloid pages. Eminem focuses only on the ladies on this single, asking Lindsay Lohan and Portia de Rossi why they became lesbians and attempting to lyrically seduce everyone from Britney Spears to vice-presidential candidate, Sarah Palin. The single is the second off of Em's latest album, Relapse.
Is it any good?
There is no shortage of cultural fodder for Eminem to take on in his satirical single, "We Made You." However, the usually on-target lyricist seems a bit off his game on this single. Sure there are some clever moments, like the Amy Winehouse reference: "You're my Amy, I'm your Blake, matter fact make me a birthday cake, with a saw blade in it to make my jail break." But other such name-dropping of celebs like John Mayer, Britney Spears , and Sarah Palin, falls flat and Slim Shady skips some prime opportunities to slam celebrity and status.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how rap music as a genre addresses social and pop culture issues. On this single, Eminem makes illusions to numerous celebrities and pop culture icons. Do you think this type of satirical approach casts some doubt on the validity of fame? Do you look at celebrities like Sarah Palin and Jessica Simpson differently after hearing them referenced in a song which doesn't portray them very favorably?
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He's Back!
Really good! Surprisingly no swearing, but there are still some innaproprite parts (that had to be edited for the radio). Btw, this is the first single of relapse Crack a Bottle isnt on there
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KIDS 8 AND OVER
I LOVE EMINEM WHO CARES IF HE CUSES HE FREAKIN AWESOME HES MY ROLE MODEL YOU JERKS
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Not As Good As Crack A Bottle But Still Very Good
I am a extremely huge fan of Eminem but We Made You Is The Best Relapse Song Out But Crack A Bottle Is The Same If You want to see Eminem's New Cover For RELAPSE, Go To *interscope* And Click On Eminem We Made You Of Type In Eminem In The Search Bar
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Offensive and catchy. Does Eminem go any other way?
He doesn't. I listen to it now and then. This one depends on your child's maturity.
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"Nail her, make her say hello to my little friend!"
Only Slim Shady would think of such crude lyrics like having sex with Sarah Palin and telling John Mayer to "sit on the bench" because of Jen Anniston's love for him. Almost as good as "Without Me" but less lyrics and more shock.
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when i got time
when u have time godd read a book or do some good things for ur mom or dad but i would read a book cuz then you are helping ur slef
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Dope Beat
I know the guy who did the beat Doc Ish. The beats dope and the lyrics are smart but an accent is the one annoying thing. It's ok. The cursing is none.
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This song talks very explicitly about sex (big surprise). the absense of profanity does not make it any more okay for youth to hear
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Kid, 11 years old
June 29, 2010
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He talks about the butt
The funny lyric is "Gludieus maximus again".
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