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"We Made You" (CD single) (by Eminem, Rap)

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Rapper takes aim at celebrity with his signature grit.

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  • 50% say sexual content is an issue
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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.

Positive messages: Women are at the center of all of Eminem's verbal jabs on this single. The rapper discusses female body parts, tries to seduce his subjects, and talks about sexual senarios at length.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Eminem discusses Kim Kardashian's derriere, Jessica Alba's breasts, and the idea of sleeping with Sarah Palin. The music video for the single includes crude visuals that bring the lyrics to life.
Language: No profanity, but plenty of eyebrow-raising lines, like "I'll invite Sarah Palin out to dinner then nail her, 'Baby say hello to my little friend'."
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: On the single, Eminem gives shout-outs to over-the-counter and perscriptions drugs, everything from Ritalin to Zantac.
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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?

What's the story?

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?

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.

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Music Details
Released on: April 13, 2009
Label: Aftermath
Genre: Rap
This review was written by Jacqueline Rupp
 
 

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EMINEMS SON 213
kid, 13 years old
10
 
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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bradley4846
teen, 17 years old
14
 
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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shade45
kid, 13 years old
11
 
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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BestPicture1996
teen, 16 years old
13
 
"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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zerealevilcelery
teen, 17 years old
11
 
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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jazmin minor
teen, 15 years old
12
 
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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benbrm
kid, 12 years old
13
 
Basically Just A Random Song About Random Celebrities/Ex-Celebrities
It is about celebrities and sexual content. So basically its a lot of nonsense. The only thing that concerns me is the part about taking sarah palin out to dinner and "nailing" her after dinner
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Nico9000
adult
11
 
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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xtrole
adult
15
 
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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9001
teen, 15 years old
15
 
Sexual Content
I liked the song, but the lyrics were undoubtedly loaded with racy content, and the music video was REALLY sexual. Seriously, the part with sarah palin in her lingerie dancing with the bear was just weird, lol. Also, I am a supporter of Sarah Palin, and I view this video as offensive towards her (and the other sexualized famous people). However, I still like the song.
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simpsonsfan81
kid, 11 years old
10
 
eminem rules
eminem is back and better than ever
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uhya
teen, 13 years old
13
 
very funny
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AlinaW.
teen, 16 years old
12
 
Neat music!
Although this song is a bit . . . erm, racy, I really like the music behind this, the combination of rap and piano is really great, I think!
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sherlocketernal
adult
15
 
tripe
it's Eminem. 'nuff said.
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BillyTheKidd
adult
13
 
Eminem is so talented. The song is so catchy, to really like it, i think you need to know a bit about the people he raps about.
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BenjyBoy10
kid, 11 years old
8
 
He talks about the butt
The funny lyric is "Gludieus maximus again".
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Spongebob Fan
kid, 13 years old
17
 
Really..... Inappropriate.... Song.... (PERIOD)
We Made You is Eminem at his worst & best at the same time. The video illustrates the lyrics which many songs fail to do, so I have to praise that. But they're isn't anything to praise about the content. I guess that's enough to say because the rest is implied, just listen to the song.
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MASSICLIKPERCY ...
teen, 16 years old
2
 
ME+PEEPS MADE U!!!!!!!!!!@
this is a gr8 song for toddlers it makes them learn how to read SO MUCH BETTER! Yes it has no sex or language or drugs! But it says colors of the rainbow!!! (actually all that i said was the opposite that i mean!!!!!!!!!!) EVERYTHING ABOUT ME: I love my fans!!! So join mi fan club!!! I love reading percy jackson and guess what i would kill myself to save the SERIES! I love percy so much more than my bf i love annabeth so much more than my sis! the only ps i luv m is my frends @ my CAMP (camp half blood) because guess what i am a daughter of Aphrodite! SERIOUSLY IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME I LOATHE YOU! Mr. Meaty >^^< OOOOH i am a half blood celebrate it love me GORGEOUS GURLS!!!
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