Kidz Bop
Appearance
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) | |
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BB 200 [1] |
BB Kids [1] | |||
2001 | Kidz Bop
|
71 | 1 |
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2002 | Kidz Bop 2
|
37 | 1 |
|
2003 | Kidz Bop 3
|
17 | 1 |
|
2003 | Kidz Bop 4
|
14 | 1 |
|
2004 | Kidz Bop 5
|
34 | 1 | |
2004 | Kidz Bop 6
|
23 | 1 | |
2005 | Kidz Bop 7
|
7 | 1 |
|
2005 | Kidz Bop 8
|
6 | 1 |
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2006 | Kidz Bop 9
|
2 | 2 |
|
2006 | Kidz Bop 10
|
3 | 1 |
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2007 | Kidz Bop 11
|
4 | 1 | |
2007 | Kidz Bop 12
|
7 | 2 | |
2008 | Kidz Bop 13
|
4 | 1 | |
2008 | Kidz Bop 14
|
8 | 1 | |
2009 | Kidz Bop 15
|
7 | 1 | |
2009 | Kidz Bop 16
|
8 | 1 | |
2010 | Kidz Bop 17
|
12 | 1 | |
2010 | Kidz Bop 18
|
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]
McDonald's Collection
In 2007, 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.[4]. Some of these songs include "Paparazzi" (Lady Gaga), whose subject matter includes stalking and attempted murder.
References
See also
External links
- Official website
- Video on YouTube
- Kidz Bop on X