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Roman Zolanski
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Regarded as the " Queen of Rap" and one of the most influential rappers of all time, she is noted for her dynamic rap flow, witty lyrics, musical versatility, and alter egos, and is credited as a driving force in the mainstream resurgence of female rap since the 2010s. Minaj began rapping professionally in the early 2000s and gained recognition with her three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Her debut studio album, ''Pink Friday'' (2010), topped the US ''Billboard'' 200 and achieved the largest female rap album sales week of the 21st century, spawning the global hit single "Super Bass". Minaj explored dance-pop on her second US number-one album, '' Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'' (2012), which produced the top-five single, " Starships". She returned to her hip hop roots with her third and fourth albums, ''The Pinkprint'' (2014) and ''Queen'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Of Spain
Port of Spain ( ; Trinidadian and Tobagonian English, Trinidadian English: ''Port ah Spain'' ) is the capital and chief port of Trinidad and Tobago. With a municipal population of 49,867 (2017), an urban population of 81,142 and a transient daily population of 250,000, it is Trinidad and Tobago's third largest municipality, after Chaguanas and San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, San Fernando. Port of Spain is located on the Gulf of Paria, on the northwest coast of the island of Trinidad and is part of East–West Corridor, a larger conurbation stretching from Chaguaramas, Trinidad, Chaguaramas in the west to Arima in the east with an estimated population of 600,000. The city serves primarily as a retail and administrative centre and it has been the capital of the island since 1757. It is also an important financial services centre for the Caribbean [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard 200
The ''Billboard'' 200 is a record chart ranking the 200 most popular music albums and EPs in the United States. It is published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists. Sometimes, a recording act is remembered for its " number ones" that outperformed all other albums during at least one week. The chart grew from a weekly top 10 list in 1956 to become a top 200 list in May 1967, acquiring its existing name in March 1992. Its previous names include the ''Billboard'' Top LPs (1961–1972), ''Billboard'' Top LPs & Tape (1972–1984), ''Billboard'' Top 200 Albums (1984–1985), ''Billboard'' Top Pop Albums (1985–1991), and ''Billboard'' 200 Top Albums (1991–1992). The chart is based mostly on sales—both at retail and digital – of albums in the United States. The weekly sales period was Monday to Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991, but since July 2015, the tracking week begins on Friday (to coincide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pink Friday 2
''Pink Friday 2'' is the fifth studio album by rapper Nicki Minaj, released on December 8, 2023 through Republic Records. A sequel to Minaj's debut album '' Pink Friday'' (2010), it fuses sounds from various genres with hip hop, R&B and pop. Its lyrical topics include grief, mental health, self-doubt, self-confidence, achievements, motherhood, and other contemporary reflections. The album includes collaborations with J. Cole, Drake, Lil Wayne, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, 50 Cent, Monica, and Keyshia Cole. ''Pink Friday 2'' debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200, making Minaj the first female rapper in history to have three number-one albums. It earned over 228,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, with 92,000 coming from pure album sales. Internationally, it peaked in the top ten in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Minaj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Freaky Girl
"Super Freaky Girl" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj from her fifth studio album, ''Pink Friday 2'' (2023). It was released on August 12, 2022, through Republic Records as the lead single from the album. It is an upbeat, raunchy song that samples Rick James' 1981 single " Super Freak," as Minaj raps about a girl having sexual fantasies and endeavors, while also boasting about her career. It received comparisons to Minaj's 2014 single " Anaconda," as both tracks include classic samples and sexual lyrics. Upon its release, the song broke the Spotify record for the biggest debut for a solo female rap song. The song debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, which marked the third US number-one single of Minaj's career as well as her first number-one song as a solo artist. Internationally, the song has topped the charts in Australia and New Zealand, becoming Minaj's first number-one single in both countries. The song also reached the top ten in multiple other countries i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trollz (song)
"Trollz" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper 6ix9ine and Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released as the second single from 6ix9ine's second studio album, ''TattleTales'' (2020). It was postponed twice before being released on June 12, 2020, as the follow-up to " Gooba", released four weeks earlier. It was written by the artists, along with its producers Sadpony and Jahnei Clarke, the latter having also produced "Gooba". The song marked the third collaboration between the artists, following 2018's " Fefe" (with Murda Beatz) and " Mama" (with Kanye West). Lyrically, the song takes aim at internet trolls. On June 16, 2020, a new version of the song was released, featuring a different verse from Minaj, a new verse by Hernandez, and an altered beat. The song debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and became the first song to top the chart from an indie label since XXXTentacion's " Sad!" in 2018. Background and release After having been released f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Say So
"Say So" is a song by American rapper Doja Cat from her second studio album, ''Hot Pink (album), Hot Pink'' (2019). The song was written by Doja Cat with her manager Lydia Asrat, Yeti Beats, and Dr. Luke, who handled production for the song under the pseudonym Tyson Trax. Originally an album track, the song was serviced by Kemosabe Records, Kemosabe and RCA Records in January 2020 as the record's fifth single after it gained traction on TikTok, where a dance set to the song went viral. A Pop music, pop song, it features elements of Funk#1970s, 1970s funk, disco, and pop rap. Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the music video earned praise for its matching retro 1970s aesthetic. In both the video and the song's lyrics, Doja Cat explores flirting and invites a stranger with whom she feels a connection to come over and talk to her. "Say So" is widely considered to be Doja Cat's signature track. The solo version of "Say So" initially peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Hot 100
The ''Billboard'' Hot 100, also known as simply the Hot 100, is the music industry standard record chart in the United States for songs, published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine. Chart rankings are based on sales (physical and digital), online streaming, and radio airplay in the U.S. A new chart is compiled and released online to the public by ''Billboard''s website on Tuesdays but post-dated to the following Saturday, when the printed magazine first reaches newsstands. The weekly tracking period for sales is currently Friday–Thursday, after being changed in July 2015. It was initially Monday–Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991. This tracking period also applies to compiling online streaming data. Radio airplay is readily available on a real-time basis, unlike sales figures and streaming, but is also tracked on the same Friday–Thursday cycle, effective with the chart dated July 17, 2021. Previously, radio was tracked Monday–Sunday and, before Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chun-Li (Nicki Minaj Song)
"Chun-Li" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj from her fourth studio album, ''Queen'' (2018). It was released on April 12, 2018, by Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records as the lead single from the album. It was solely written by Minaj and produced by Jeremy Reid. According to Minaj, Reid's name was added to the writing credits for adlibs and production. Commercially, the song peaked at number 10 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, reached the top 20 in Canada, and the top 30 in the United Kingdom. The song won the award for Best Hip-Hop Video at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. Background and release In March 2017, Minaj released a three-single pack that included " Changed It" with Lil Wayne, " No Frauds" with Drake and Wayne, and " Regret in Your Tears", intended as lead singles for ''Queen'' but eventually did not make the final cut. On April 10, 2018, Minaj announced on Instagram that she would be releasing two new songs: " Barbie Tingz" and "Chun-Li" on April 12, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anaconda (song)
"Anaconda" is a song by Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on August 4, 2014, by Young Money, Cash Money, and Republic as the second single from her third studio album, '' The Pinkprint'' (2014). 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's title comes from the sampled line "my anaconda don't want none unless you've got buns, hun". It 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, "Ana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen (Nicki Minaj Album)
''Queen'' is the fourth studio album by Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on August 10, 2018, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Republic Records. Recording sessions with a handful of producers for the album began in late 2016 and concluded in August 2018. The album includes guest appearances by rappers Eminem, Foxy Brown (rapper), Foxy Brown, Future (rapper), Future, Swae Lee, and Lil Wayne; along with singers Ariana Grande, Labrinth, and the Weeknd. ''Queen''s release date was pushed back twice before ultimately being released a week ahead of schedule. The album was supported by four singles: "Chun-Li (song), Chun-Li", "Bed (Nicki Minaj song), Bed" featuring Ariana Grande, "Barbie Dreams" and a remix of "Good Form (song), Good Form" featuring Lil Wayne. "Fefe (song), Fefe" with 6ix9ine and Murda Beatz was added to streaming editions of the album in the week following its release; both "Chun-Li" and "Fefe" peaked within the top ten of the US Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pinkprint
''The Pinkprint'' is the third studio album by Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on December 15, 2014, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records. Departing from the dance-pop elements of her previous album, '' Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'' (2012), ''The Pinkprint'' is driven by Minaj's traditional hip hop roots. Minaj co-executive-produced the album alongside Birdman, Lil Wayne and Ronald Williams. ''The Pinkprint'' received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many complimenting its production and personal lyrics. It was included in several publications' year-end and decade-end lists. In 2016, it received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. The album peaked at number two on the US ''Billboard'' 200 with 244,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, of which 198,000 were pure sales. It also charted within the top ten in Canada, Norway, and Sweden, and the top twenty in Australia, Croatia, Finland, and Greece. As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starships (song)
"Starships" is a song by Trinidadian rapper and singer Nicki Minaj. It was released on February 14, 2012, by Young Money, Cash Money, and Universal Republic as the lead single from her second studio album, '' Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'' (2012). The song was written by Nicki Minaj, Nadir Khayat, Carl Falk, Rami Yacoub, Bilal Hajji, and Wayne Hector, and it was produced by RedOne, Yacoub, and Falk. "Starships" reached number one in Honduras and the top ten in fourteen other countries. It also reached number five on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and spent a total of 21 consecutive weeks in the top ten. As of 2014, the song has sold 4.5 million digital downloads in the U.S. and has been certified diamond by the RIAA, becoming her second-highest certified solo single in the U.S. It is also certified diamond in Australia. The song is among the best-selling singles of all time worldwide, with 7.2 million copies sold as of December 2012. The corresponding music video was sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
