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In My Own Words

(2006, Soul, by Ne-Yo, Label: Def Jam)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sensual songs for older teens and adults.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 15 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some lyrics could be considered sexist -- others adoring of women. Your mileage will vary.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Very sexy, though Ne-Yo carefully avoids the most explicit words.
  • Language:

    A few strong words, but more restrained than many other albums.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About In My Own Words

Parents need to know that there's a lot of sexual innuendo -- of the "let's get naked and get it on" variety.

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  • Families can talk about the reasons why a successful young songwriter might want to shift gears and start performing.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    just come to mi place ill invite u to mi crib

    u can do watever on mi page cause im a bad girl /bbbbb.iiiiii.tttttt.ccccc.hhhhhh

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    love it

    Ne-Yo wasn't trynna b nuthin but a good singer, and his hits was great although they were love songs.people now and days love listening to love songs.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great cd

    I think dis song was filled wit hits (although they were love songs) u have to be responsible and appreciate his mind set for this i didnt think there was anything bad in dis cd terrible job guys

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