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Pinkprint
''The Pinkprint'' is the third studio album by rapper Nicki Minaj, released on December 15, 2014, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records. Minaj co-executive-produced the album alongside Birdman (rapper), Birdman, Lil Wayne and Ronald "Slim" Williams, Ronald Williams, with a variety of producers who produced the album's sound. Looking to depart from the dance-pop elements of her second studio album, ''Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'' (2012), ''The Pinkprint'' is a follow-up record influenced by her traditional Hip hop music, hip hop beginnings. Upon its release, ''The Pinkprint'' received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many of them praising its production and personal lyrics. Among best of the decade lists, it landed 166 on ''Pitchfork (website), Pitchfork'' and 60 on ''Rolling Stone''. The album reached number two on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 with 244,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, of which 198,000 were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian-born rapper based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos and accents. Minaj is regarded as being the most influential female rapper of her generation and has been called the greatest female rapper of the 21st century. Maraj first gained recognition after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Her debut album, ''Pink Friday'' (2010), topped the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Its fifth single, " Super Bass", reached number three on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and was certified diamond by the RIAA. Minaj's follow-up album, '' Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'' (2012) explored dance-pop. The lead single, " Starships", peaked in the top five worldwide. Her third album, ''The Pinkprint'' (2014) explored more personal topics and marked a return to her hip hop roots. Its second single, "Anaconda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Night Is Still Young (Nicki Minaj Song)
"The Night Is Still Young" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj, released as the sixth single from her third studio album ''The Pinkprint'' (2014), by Cash Money and Republic. It was written by Minaj, Ester Dean, Theron Thomas and Cirkut; and produced by Cirkut. It is a dance pop song. Many critics viewed the song as single material and commended the production, but criticized the composition and lyrical content. The song debuted at number 93 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and reached number 31. The single was certified platinum by the RIAA for selling 1,000,000 units. Composition "The Night is Still Young" is written by Minaj, Ester Dean, Lukasz Gottwald, Donnie Lewis, Theron Thomas and Henry Walter, with additional production by Gottwald and Cirkut. Lyrically, the song is about partying and having fun; the verses revolve around a routine night out at a club. Writing for ''Consequence of Sound'', Michael Madden felt the composition was "unadulterated pop." Garvey compared the com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Money Entertainment
Young Money Entertainment is an American record label founded by rapper Lil Wayne. Young Money's president is Lil Wayne's lifelong friend and fellow rapper Mack Maine. The label was an imprint of Cash Money Records and is distributed by Republic Records. The label has released fifteen US albums that reached number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart: ''Tha Carter III'', ''I Am Not a Human Being'', ''Tha Carter IV'', ''Tha Carter V'', and ''Funeral'' by Lil Wayne, ''Thank Me Later'', '' Take Care'', ''Nothing Was the Same'', ''If You're Reading This It's Too Late'', ''What a Time to Be Alive'' (along with Epic Records artist Future), ''Views'', ''More Life'', and ''Scorpion'' by Drake, and ''Pink Friday'' and '' Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'' by Nicki Minaj. Current artists include Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Mack Maine, Lil Twist, and Cory Gunz, among others. The label has released three compilation albums — ''We Are Young Money'' (2009), ''Rich Gang'' (2013; with Cash Money Reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anaconda (song)
"Anaconda" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj from her third studio album, ''The Pinkprint'' (2014). Released on August 4, 2014 by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Republic Records as the second single from the album, the song was produced by Polow da Don, DJ Spydr, and Da Internz, and prominently samples "Baby Got Back" (1992) by Sir Mix-a-Lot. The song peaked at number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Minaj's highest charting single at the time. The song also peaked within the top ten in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, top forty in Austria, France and Portugal and top fifty in Czech Republic. Colin Tilley directed an accompanying video for the song, which was released on August 19, 2014. Following the video's release, it broke the 24-hour streaming record on Vevo by accumulating 19.6 million views in its first day of release. In 2021, Anaconda became first music video for a solo female rap song to hit 1 billion views. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Only (Nicki Minaj Song)
"Only" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj, featuring Drake, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown, from Minaj's third studio album, ''The Pinkprint'' (2014). It was released on October 28, 2014 by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records as the third single from the album. The artists co-wrote the song with its producers, Dr. Luke, Cirkut, and JMIKE, with production assistance from HBM and Rock City. "Only" is a hip-hop song that contains an "icy" production that sits "ominously" underneath dirty lyrical metaphors. "Only" peaked at number 12 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number one on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, giving Nicki Minaj her fourth number one on the latter chart and making her the only female rap artist to do so. The song was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song received a nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 58th Grammy Awards. Both a lyric video and an official video were re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen (Nicki Minaj Album)
''Queen'' is the fourth studio album by rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on August 10, 2018, through Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records. It is Minaj's first album in nearly four years, following ''The Pinkprint'' (2014). She started recording the album in late 2016 and finished in August 2018 and collaborated with a handful of producers to reach her desired sound. It features guest appearances by rappers Eminem, Foxy Brown, Future, Swae Lee, and Lil Wayne; and singers Ariana Grande, Labrinth, and the Weeknd. The album's release date was delayed before ultimately being released a week ahead of schedule. It was supported by the singles: "Chun-Li", "Bed", "Barbie Dreams" and a remix of " Good Form". To further promote the album's release, Minaj launched her own radio show, titled Queen Radio, which aired on Beats 1, made several television appearances and live performances, and began The Nicki Wrld Tour in February 2019. ''Queen'' received ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pills N Potions
"Pills n Potions" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj from her third studio album, ''The Pinkprint'' (2014). It was released on May 21, 2014, by Young Money, Cash Money, and Republic Records as the lead single from the album. Minaj collaborated with Cirkut, Dr. Luke, and Ester Dean during the songwriting process, while Cirkut and Dr. Luke produced it. Commercially, the song peaked at number 24 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and within the top 40 in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Diane Martel, who Minaj has previously worked with, and was released on June 9, 2014. Minaj promoted the song by performing it live at the BET Awards 2014. Background and release Minaj first mentioned the song in her promo single, "Yasss Bish" which features Soulja Boy. She stated that the single would be released in two weeks. She revealed the title of the song at the 2014 ''Billboard'' Music Awards and afterwards hosted a Q& ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bed Of Lies
"Bed of Lies" is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj, taken from her third studio album, ''The Pinkprint'' (2014). The song was first premiered at the 2014 MTV EMAs in Glasgow, Scotland and was later released on November 16, 2014, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records as the fourth single from the album. The track features American singer-songwriter Skylar Grey on the chorus plus additional vocals on the verses as well as piano playing and was written by the latter along with Minaj. "Bed of Lies" features a restrained keyboard and lyrics that touch upon themes of "heartfelt litany of grievances" about an ex-lover. The song peaked at number 62 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and became Minaj's 56th Hot 100 entry, tying her with Madonna and Dionne Warwick for the third-most entries among women. It peaked at number seven in Australia and number 13 in New Zealand. "Bed of Lies" was certified platinum by the Australian Reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metro Boomin
Leland Tyler Wayne (born September 16, 1993), professionally known as Metro Boomin, is an American record producer, record executive, beatmaker, and DJ. He is known for his dark production style and its influence on modern hip hop and trap. Raised in St. Louis, Wayne began his music career as a producer in 2009, at age 16; he relocated to Atlanta to attend Morehouse College in 2011 and continued to work extensively with Atlanta-based artists Young Thug, Future, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, and Migos. Wayne gained mainstream success after producing the song "Tuesday" by iLoveMakonnen and Drake, which reached number 12 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Wayne subsequently produced the U.S. top-20 singles " Jumpman" by Drake and Future and " Low Life" by Future featuring the Weeknd before attaining his first number one with "Bad and Boujee" by Migos. He followed this with "Congratulations" by Post Malone, "Tunnel Vision" by Kodak Black, "Mask Off" by Future, "Bank Account" by 21 Savage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinylz
Anderson Hernandez (born September 2, 1989),Rys, Dan (July 11, 2013)"‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ Behind The Scenes: Five Producers Who Helped Craft The Album". ''XXL (magazine), XXL''. Accessed on July 11, 2013. professionally known as Vinylz, is an American record producer from Washington Heights, Manhattan, Washington Heights, New York City. He is currently known for his work with many artists that include Jay-Z, Desiigner, Rick Ross, Drake (musician), Drake, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Jeremih and Tinashe. Vinylz secured a publishing deal with Sony ATV through fellow record producer and mentor, Boi-1da, with whom he has also worked closely since. Early life and career Anderson Hernandez was born to immigrated parents from the Dominican Republic on September 2, 1989, in Washington Heights, Manhattan, Washington Heights, a neighborhood located in the New York City borough of Manhattan, living across the street from adult contemporary musician Alicia Keys. Hernandez started producing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cirkut (record Producer)
Henry Russell Walter (born April 23, 1986), known professionally as Cirkut, is a Canadian record producer and songwriter. He has co-produced and co-written for Dr. Luke, Katy Perry, Becky G, Ava Max, Nicki Minaj, R. City, The Weeknd, Kesha, Ciara, Pitbull, Britney Spears, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Adam Lambert, B.o.B, Marina and the Diamonds, will.i.am, G.R.L. and Juicy J among others. Songs he has written and produced include the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 No. 1 singles " Part of Me", " Roar" and " Dark Horse" by Katy Perry, and "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus. His production credits on The Weeknd's album '' Starboy'' won him the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album. His most recent collaboration was on Kanye West's 10th studio album ''Donda.'' Life and career Walter was raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia and moved to Toronto in 2004. He co-produced the Britney Spears song "Mmm Papi" which appeared on her 2008 album ''Circus''. He sent it as an instrumental track to Kobalt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hit-Boy
Chauncey Alexander Hollis Jr. (born May 21, 1987), better known by his stage name Hit-Boy, is an American record producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter. In May 2011, he had signed a two-year deal with Kanye West's GOOD Music production branch. With this stimulus, he produced singles such as "Niggas in Paris" by Jay-Z and Kanye West, "Trophies" by Drake, "Clique" by GOOD Music, and "Racks in the Middle" by Nipsey Hussle featuring Roddy Ricch. "Racks in the Middle" won Best Rap Performance at the 2020 Grammy Awards. In December 2012, Hit-Boy signed a recording contract with Interscope Records and subsequently founded his own record label imprint, Hits Since '87. He has since expanded his production catalog with singles such as "Drop the World" by Lil Wayne, " Sorry" by Beyoncé, and " Sicko Mode" by Travis Scott, all of which have been certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Career Hollis got his start on Myspace when he received ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
