Well, at least we can say this an improvement from that pop monstrosity “Hey Porsche” that was released a few months back. The big problem here is that productions sounds dated (circa mid 2000s Neptunes). The verses are solid though, so maybe there’s a chance Nelly finds some solid footing before he drops his seventh studio album M.O.
Nicki Minaj made her first appearance on Hot 97′s “Morning Show’ since the infamous Peter Rosenberg diss to “Starships” at last year’s Summer Jam. As usual, this supposed “issue” was the result of a misunderstanding. Rosenberg had every right not to like the “Starships” track, but picked the wrong time to bash it. On the under hand, Minaj admitted it was a very poor decision to throw a tantrum and not perform.
The biggest news from this clip is Minaj revealing that musically she’ll be returning to her core Hip-Hop roots. While the pop songs have brought her great success, I still stand by the notion they stunted her musical quality and the cohesiveness of her albums. We’ll see if she can right the ship on her next project.
Minaj also discusses her third album, why she considers her second album a sophomore slump and the diva accusations.
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Yeah, this is another hoodrat anthem… but it’s a good one. Nicki Minaj sets off the raunchy direction with an initial verse celebrating her voluptuous frame and the lustful desires it brings. ATLiens will also note the shout-out to Atlanta’s Lenox Mall. Even after all the pop songs, it’s still readily apparent Nicki can spit when she wants to. Although this is more of a track in the vein of a Beyonce anthem, Ciara does a decent job.
The song will be included on Ciara’s self-titled, July 9 album.
Ain’t no party like a dancehall party. Too bad we didn’t get a Lil Vicious cameo considering the chorus. Nicki’s looking right — I’m sure she’d have no problem finding some get her whining on with.
Expansive landscapes lends an artsy backdrop to Nicki Minaj’s latest video, “Freedom.” Minaj abandons her zany personas in favor of an elegant aura for this clip. The song may not be your cup of tea, but this side of the Nicki brand, at least from an image standpoint, is refreshing. “Freedom” can be found on her latest album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded The Re-Up.
Alicia Keys and Nicki Minaj bring visuals to the “Inferno Version” of Keys’s hit record “Girl On Fire.” There’s no interaction between the ladies in this clip and Alicia appropriately dominates the story as the glue holding down the family. The new album, also titled Girl On Fire, is set to drop on November 27.
Not to rest on the pop laurels of last week’s “The Boys” video with Cassie, Nicki gets a much grittier today with a behind-the-scenes video for “Come On a Cone.” Directed by Grizz Lee, there’s a bunch of assorted cameos from the likes of Waka Flocka, Tyga, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Birdman. And the ending “dick in your face” singing melody will elicit at least a chuckle. This track can be found on Minaj’s Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded album.
Nicki and Cassie’s video for “The Boys” is here. Ms. Minaj and Cassie are looking delectable… musically…well, let’s just say Nicki has a good flow with her verses and leave it at that. “The Boys” will be included on Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded-The Re-Up, set to drop on November 13.
Nice to see Nicki Minaj produce a video for one of the few straight Hip-Hop tracks off Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Cam comes through with the standout verse out of the three. As with any Minaj video, you’re treated to an array of loud colors, quirky faces and sexual innuendo (not that the latter is a problem). The video is directed by Colin Tilley.
Nicki Minaj returns to her zany, Tourette’s flow ways in B.o.B.’s new “Out of My Mind” video. The mental asylum storyline was a wise pick considering the style of the song. And even if the track is not your cup of tea, Minaj is various states of undress is more than enough to earn at least one viewing. “Out of My Mind” is on B.o.B.’s latest album Strange Clouds.
