Pink Friday [Explicit]

Nicki Minaj | Format: MP3 Music

Product Details

• Original Release Date: November 22, 2010
• Release Date: November 22, 2010
• Label: Cash Money Records/Motown Records
• Copyright: (C) 2010 Cash Money Records Inc.
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• Total Length: 50:51
• Genres:
  • R&B > Contemporary R&B
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• ASIN: B004BSEKH6
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (274 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,704 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)
  • #22 in MP3 Downloads > MP3 Albums > R&B > Contemporary R&B

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

133 of 145 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Very, Very Pop November 25, 2010

By Seth J

Format:Audio CD

Really Quick Review : If you like the singles "Right Thru Me" "Check it Out" and "Your Love" than you will LOVE Pink Friday.

OK, the rest of it:
Just about every song here is made for Top 40 radio and there a number of well-known stars here whose purpose is to maximize hit potential. "Fly" has Rihanna, "Moment 4 Life" has Drake "Last Chance" has ...Natasha Bedingfield??

The trouble with this Black-Eyed-Appease-radio-friendly-appeal-to-every-demographic approach is that Nicki has superlative MC skills and a Missy-Gaga-like eccentricity and pairing her up with these poppy, sanitized tracks is akin to watching a former NFL linebacker compete on that Dancing Stars show. It's a round peg into a square hole.
Is Nicki an able MC? Of course she is -- you've heard her on "Lil Freak", the "Hello Good Morning" remix and, above all her verse on "Monster" which, as far I'm concerned, is reminiscent of Busta Rhymes on Tribe Called Quest's "Scenario" where he slaughtered everyone else on that track and set the foundation for his own solo stardom.

She's obviously influenced by off-kilter MC's like ODB and Missy, but someone (management, the record company?) is keeping her muzzled here with both the accents the "freaky" persona. And no doubt, you don't want her to get gimmicky, but that *is* a wide part of her appeal.

There's no "street" on this CD, no New York grit and grime, no real torque just a glossy sheen. And while she may not appreciate comparisons to Lil Kim or Foxy Brown, their first cds were triumphantly New York with rollicking, bouncy riddims and fat soulful beats.

I give this three stars, because even though it's not *my* taste, it is a professionally crafted cd. Hopefully her next cd is a little more freewheeling and lets more of her personality shine through.

45 of 55 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Can someone be a victim of their own success? November 29, 2010

By Brian A. Morgan

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

Thing is, when the hype surrounding you is so huge, being "good" isn't even good enough anymore. People begin to expect greatness every single time out and that's tough to do for any artist or professional at what they do. To a kid that has made straight A's their entire life, a B is almost seen as a failure in the eyes of some. You get the point. All in all, the album is decent. Stand out tracks for me.

Roman's Revenge - 5/5 - Slim Shady did his thing on this track. Roman held his own too. great hook.
Right Thru Me - 4/5 - Catchy. I'm sure a lot of chicks can relate.
Fly - 4.5/5 - Rihanna does an amazing job. Two solid verses from Nicki.
Save Me - 5/5 - Amazing Song. I can "feel" this song. Some songs do that to you. You just "feel" it.
Moment for life - 4.5/5 - is it me or is Drake killing every feature these days??? I have yet to hear a bad verse from him.
Check It Out - 4/5 - Fun dance song. Great verse from Nicki.

The other tracks are decent. 3-4 range. If I could more accurately rate the album, I would give it a 3.75 (4 for production and 3.5 for lyrics) due to the massive hype and praise. I was honestly expecting nothing less than perfection, but a B will do. Disregard any reviews that gave this album a 1. Cmon, be real, they couldn't have listened to the entire album. :-/

40 of 51 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars It has all the elements!!!! November 26, 2010

By Kurupt VINE™ VOICE

Format:Audio CD

All the elements of a WACK release. With all the guest appearances, and all the hype, Nicki has dropped her pink terd on the whole industry. The joke is on all of those that bought the album due to this is a drink coaster at best. The tracks are weak commercial pop beats, NO subject matter in the lyrics, AUTOTUNE, WEAK HOOKS, and most of the tracks are down right annoying. It was hard for me to make it through this album without grinding my teeth. Kanye's verse was probably the most enjoyable out of the whole album along with Eminem's verse. NIcki would have a more promising career in adult movies than rapping. I would avoid this album at all costs!!!