What is Parental Advisory / Explicit Content?
The "Parental Advisory" label, often accompanied by the "Explicit Content" warning, is a notice placed on music albums or tracks to caution listeners about explicit or potentially offensive content. It indicates that the music contains explicit language, themes, or content that may not be suitable for all audiences, particularly children and sensitive listeners.
The label is typically issued by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States and other similar organizations in different countries. Its purpose is to inform consumers, parents, and guardians about the nature of the content so they can make informed decisions about whether it's appropriate for themselves or their children.
The "Explicit Content" warning specifically highlights that the music may contain strong language, explicit lyrics, references to violence, drug use, sexual content, or other themes that some listeners may find offensive or inappropriate.
This labeling system helps ensure transparency and accountability in the music industry, allowing consumers to make choices aligned with their preferences and values.
Parental Advisory / Explicit Content: Guideline
Explicit:
Use this label if your track contains explicit lyrics, including derogatory language, swearing, drug references, violence, or other potentially offensive content. This label informs listeners about the explicit nature of the content.
Clean:
Apply this label if you've created a version of your track with explicit content "beeped out" or censored. The original track may contain explicit language, but the clean version has been edited to remove or mask explicit content. Keep the track title unchanged; stores will automatically censor any explicit words from the title.
Not Explicit:
Choose this label if your track's lyrics and titles do not contain any explicit content. This label indicates that the content is suitable for all audiences and does not contain explicit language or themes.
