Kidz Bop
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Kidz Bop are compilation albums of popular songs, covered by children singing rather than the original artist. As of 2010, 17 Kidz Bop albums have been released.
KIDZ BOP LLC is a division of New York based independent Razor & Tie Entertainment, founded by Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam.
Kidz Bop discography
Album
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | Certifications (sales thresholds) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB 200 [1] |
BB Kids [1] | |||
| 2001 | Kidz Bop
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71 | 1 |
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| 2002 | Kidz Bop 2
|
37 | 1 |
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| 2003 | Kidz Bop 3
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17 | 1 |
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| 2003 | Kidz Bop 4
|
14 | 1 |
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| 2004 | Kidz Bop 5
|
34 | 1 | |
| 2004 | Kidz Bop 6
|
23 | 1 | |
| 2005 | Kidz Bop 7
|
7 | 1 |
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| 2005 | Kidz Bop 8
|
6 | 1 |
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| 2006 | Kidz Bop 9
|
2 | 2 |
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| 2006 | Kidz Bop 10
|
3 | 1 |
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| 2007 | Kidz Bop 11
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4 | 1 | |
| 2007 | Kidz Bop 12
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7 | 2 | |
| 2008 | Kidz Bop 13
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4 | 1 | |
| 2008 | Kidz Bop 14
|
8 | 1 | |
| 2009 | Kidz Bop 15
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7 | 1 | |
| 2009 | Kidz Bop 16
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8 | 1 | |
| 2010 | Kidz Bop 17
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12 | 1 | |
| 2010 | Kidz Bop 18
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Special collections
- Kidz Bop Christmas – Released 2002
- Kidz Bop: All New 5 Cool Songs (EP) – Released 2002
- Kidz Bop Gold – Released 2004
- Kidz Bop Halloween – Released 2004
- Kidz Bop Country – Released 2007
- Kidz Bop 80s Gold – Released 2008
- Kidz Bop Greatest Hits – Released 2009
- Kidz Bop Sings The Beatles – Released 2009
- The Kidz Bop Anthology: Vols. 1–17 – Released 2010[3]
- Kidz Bop Dance Party - Released 2010[4]
McDonald's Collection
In 2009, McDonald's released a series of 8 Kidz Bop CD's as premiums in their Happy Meals. Each CD contained four songs plus the Kidz Bop theme.
Criticism
Despite being intended for kids, Kidz Bop has come under criticism for using songs that are not suitable for children.[5]. Some of these songs include "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga, covered on Kidz Bop 17[6], whose subject matter includes stalking and attempted murder, "Telephone" by Lady Gaga and Beyonce, which shows nudity, sexual harassment, murder, and cussing, covered on "Kidz Bop: Dance Party", and "Tik Tok" by Ke$ha (which opens with a line about "brush[ing] my teeth with Jack") covered on the recently released Kidz Bop: Dance Party. whose subject matter includes sexual references and drug abuse. Others criticize Kidz Bop for ruining songs.
See also
References
- ^ a b All Music - Kidz Bop - Charts and Awards
- ^ a b c d e f g h RIAA Gold and Platinum - Kidz Bop
- ^ http://www.kidzbopshop.com/product.aspx?productid=243&categoryid=&productcode=MS4122
- ^ http://www.kidzbopshop.com/product.aspx?productid=245&categoryid=&productcode=MS9236
- ^ http://jumptheturnstyle.com/?p=513
- ^ http://www.kidzbopshop.com/product.aspx?productid=245&categoryid=&productcode=MS9236