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KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids ages 5-12 in the U.S., is celebrating its 10th Birthday this summer with the release of KIDZ BOP 20. The album features 16 of today's hottest hits sung by kids for kids including "Born This Way," "On The Floor," and "The Lazy Song."
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42 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Most of the Kidz Bop kids are average singers, but their vocals are no more mediocre than other kid-friendly artists like Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift or Selena Gomez, so kids won't notice. If you want to hear a child with a stunning voice, try Jackie Evancho. What Kidz Bop attempts is pop music for kids by covering current pop hits, although covering 'Who Says,' 'Never Say Never,' and 'Whip My Hair' is redundant considering those are already sung by young artists. Being that Kidz Bop uses radio hits, the songs are of course catchy and fun. But are they actually appropriate for children?
I'm not sure how music meant for teens and young adults is suddenly ok for kids to listen to if it's sung by other kids. Party music by Ke$ha and Britney Spears, by definition, is not fitting for children, no matter what age the cover band is. Those artists aren't singing those songs with kids in mind, so how do children end up hearing them? My little sisters are 5 and 6 and they walk around singing Top 40 Radio songs. I ask them where they learned it, and they say "Kidz Bop!" I'm 23, and for a 5 year old to know all the words to the party music my college friends listen to is unsettling. Music that was originally written to get drunk or high to hardly seems appropriate for my innocent sisters to hear. Kids may not understand the context of the songs, but the overall hedonism promoted by the music sends the wrong message to the still-impressionable elementary school crowd. Let them reach those attitudes when they hit puberty; why jump the gun? And changing the lyrics to be more kid-friendly initially seems genius, but it doesn't change the overall tone of the songs and still seems strange, like a parody trying to be taken seriously. (Like with "Forget You," ok, so cuss words were removed, but it's still a song about a girl who only likes men with money, hardly age-relevant or relatable to kids.)
Kidz Bop seems most fit for 11 and 12 year olds, but that age group is trying harder to act older these days, so the "kidz" in the title might turn them off. For actual children K-4, I'd recommend Disney Radio songs, like the artists on "Disney Radio Jams," or soundtracks from Disney Channel movies. Jewel also has started recording albums specifically for kids. I'd put Kidz Bop alongside Bratz Dollz & short skirts for 5 year olds. Why are we trying to get children to grow up so fast?
I'm not sure how music meant for teens and young adults is suddenly ok for kids to listen to if it's sung by other kids. Party music by Ke$ha and Britney Spears, by definition, is not fitting for children, no matter what age the cover band is. Those artists aren't singing those songs with kids in mind, so how do children end up hearing them? My little sisters are 5 and 6 and they walk around singing Top 40 Radio songs. I ask them where they learned it, and they say "Kidz Bop!" I'm 23, and for a 5 year old to know all the words to the party music my college friends listen to is unsettling. Music that was originally written to get drunk or high to hardly seems appropriate for my innocent sisters to hear. Kids may not understand the context of the songs, but the overall hedonism promoted by the music sends the wrong message to the still-impressionable elementary school crowd. Let them reach those attitudes when they hit puberty; why jump the gun? And changing the lyrics to be more kid-friendly initially seems genius, but it doesn't change the overall tone of the songs and still seems strange, like a parody trying to be taken seriously. (Like with "Forget You," ok, so cuss words were removed, but it's still a song about a girl who only likes men with money, hardly age-relevant or relatable to kids.)
Kidz Bop seems most fit for 11 and 12 year olds, but that age group is trying harder to act older these days, so the "kidz" in the title might turn them off. For actual children K-4, I'd recommend Disney Radio songs, like the artists on "Disney Radio Jams," or soundtracks from Disney Channel movies. Jewel also has started recording albums specifically for kids. I'd put Kidz Bop alongside Bratz Dollz & short skirts for 5 year olds. Why are we trying to get children to grow up so fast?
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ok, so you don't by Kidz Bop for the vocals, you buy it so you can enjoy songs that are more modern than "The Wheels on the Bus" over and over in the car without having to worry about some of the lyrics! I can guarantee you that my seven year old does not care how "well" the songs are being sung, but when he is singing right along with them I am glad to hear more appropriate words come out of his mouth than what the radio version has to offer! I thought this was a SUPER collection of hits and it's been a great addition to our "car time."
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I am also very surprised by the negative feedback because it is really not justified.
The lyrical content on every song featured on this cd is watered down in areas that are normally uncensored on the radio. My twin toddlers who are 3.5 years old saw a commercial on the "Disney Channel" and asked me to buy this music cd, so I wanted to try it out! My kids love music and dancing and this cd specifically, is a hit! I disagree entirely with the few people who claim the music is not age appropriate. I think the producers did a great job of making the content suitable for young listeners...Hence, the title KIDZ BOP!
Listening to the kids sing on this cd is so cute and not nearly as annoying as buying a children's cd with nursery rhymes or ABCS and other outdated music that really has not changed much over time. I agree with some of the other comments that some of these songs are sung better by these kids as compared to the original artist covering the song.
Now, uh hmmm for those parents who harshly criticize kidz bop (for singing music that we hear everyday anyway) but, would rather play "this old man, he played nine, he played knick knack on my thigh...." tell me what that suggests? or..."ring around the rosey a pocket full of posies...ashes..ashes...we all fall down"---is that a better alternative? I think not. It is time to move with time people. I worry that those same parents will be the ones who will keep certain subjects of conversation with their kids off the table because they don't want to take the time out to explain things? The fact is that there is a level of responsibility parents have to providing their kids with positive images, experiences, music, etc, BUT, there is no need to trash this CD because it honestly is not that trivial- it is really harmless. There is not one suggestive lyric and the songs chosen are not those that even needed that much alteration to begin with. They are dance songs!!!
Let your kids dance and sing!
If you do feel apprehensive, look up the lyrics of the Kidz Bop version of the songs vs the original...you will see there is not that much to fret about.
The lyrical content on every song featured on this cd is watered down in areas that are normally uncensored on the radio. My twin toddlers who are 3.5 years old saw a commercial on the "Disney Channel" and asked me to buy this music cd, so I wanted to try it out! My kids love music and dancing and this cd specifically, is a hit! I disagree entirely with the few people who claim the music is not age appropriate. I think the producers did a great job of making the content suitable for young listeners...Hence, the title KIDZ BOP!
Listening to the kids sing on this cd is so cute and not nearly as annoying as buying a children's cd with nursery rhymes or ABCS and other outdated music that really has not changed much over time. I agree with some of the other comments that some of these songs are sung better by these kids as compared to the original artist covering the song.
Now, uh hmmm for those parents who harshly criticize kidz bop (for singing music that we hear everyday anyway) but, would rather play "this old man, he played nine, he played knick knack on my thigh...." tell me what that suggests? or..."ring around the rosey a pocket full of posies...ashes..ashes...we all fall down"---is that a better alternative? I think not. It is time to move with time people. I worry that those same parents will be the ones who will keep certain subjects of conversation with their kids off the table because they don't want to take the time out to explain things? The fact is that there is a level of responsibility parents have to providing their kids with positive images, experiences, music, etc, BUT, there is no need to trash this CD because it honestly is not that trivial- it is really harmless. There is not one suggestive lyric and the songs chosen are not those that even needed that much alteration to begin with. They are dance songs!!!
Let your kids dance and sing!
If you do feel apprehensive, look up the lyrics of the Kidz Bop version of the songs vs the original...you will see there is not that much to fret about.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great cd!!
My seven year old daughter loves this cd! She gets to listen to the same popular hits that mommy does without me having to worry about certain words or phrases that are in the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by SL13
For kids of all ages
I bought this CD for our grandson. He likes to listen to his music when he's travelling in our car. My husband downloaded the music into our car CD player, then gave the CD to our... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bookster
Recommended
What can I say about KIDZ BOP?? They are the masters at what they do. Changing the words strategically in places that they have to in order to make songs more user friendly. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Analog Girl
Great mix!
All my children (ages 6-10) love this mix of songs. It's a great mix and they bring it everywhere they go :) Definitely worth buying it here on Amazon (much cheaper) than in a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by BusyMomma
Great CD!
I bought this for my daughter who is almost three, she doesnt really know most of the songs but she loves dancing to the beat of the music, and i love it that i dont have to worry... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kandace Rose
Great for little kids who like current songs!
I have a four year old daughter who loves all the current pop songs, but I don't love some of the language used, so as a mom, this CD is great! Read more
Published 3 months ago by ksgraves22
Kids Bop Rocks
Got this for my daughter for her birthday and she loves it. It shipped really fast and was wonderful. I am very happy with the item and shipping.
Published 4 months ago by Mt_Mom
Great CD
Great buy! The songs are modern and my daughter loves playing her CD. I'm sure I'll be buying Kids Bob 21 when it comes out.
Published 4 months ago by jenn
Kidz Bop 20 for grand kids
They loved and played with the game quite often. Kept them active while they enjoyed themselves over the Christmas break. Yay
Thanks again Amazon
Thanks again Amazon
Published 4 months ago by Lataysha R. Jackson
Kids love it!
All the most recent popular songs on this CD, cleaned up text sang by kids and even catchy enough for the adults to sing along.
Published 4 months ago by Gym
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