The Best (or Worst?) of KIDZ BOP

By: Anika Wilsnack

While KIDZ BOP may be a product of a decades-long battle for music censorship, they’ve undoubtedly shaped many childhoods and pushed boundaries no one asked them to. I’ve taken the initiative to craft the perfect Kidz Bop playlist, sifting through 20 years of mom-approved pop covers so you don’t have to!

Montero (Call Me By Your Name) - Lil Nas X

“I want that jet lag from livin' and flyin'

Put a smile on your face whilst we're dinin'”

Bold choice, KIDZ BOP. I guess there’s a market for parents who do not want to explain sexuality to their “Old Town Road”-obsessed kids.The lyrics aren’t terrible, they’re just so confusing that I doubt you’re really avoiding your child’s questions. 3/10

That’s What I Like - Bruno Mars

“Gold jewelry shining so bright

Strawberry milkshakes so nice”

I feel like so many other less ridiculous words would have worked besides  “milkshakes.”  Also, does champagne need to be censored that badly? At least they’re getting creative. 3/10

My Immortal/In The End - Evanescence/Linkin Park

I’m living for the early 2000’s Kidz Bop emo era. The lyrics aren’t too special, but hearing a choir of 5 year olds sing Evanescence and Linkin Park is an out of body experience. 10/10

Green Light - Lorde“How we danced when we danced on the light up floor”

Sometimes it feels like Kidz Bop writers just throw in “dance” or “friend” when they’ve given up. This is one of those times. Lorde, I’m sorry. 2/10