Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded--the Re-Up - Nicki Minaj
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72 out of 100

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5.5 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 97 Ratings

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  • Summary: The pop rapper reissues her second release with eight new tracks featuring guest appearances by Thomas Brinx, Cassie, Ciara, Lil Wayne, Parker, and Tyga.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. The Boston Phoenix
    Nov 27, 2012
    88
    Special note to the freakazoids who think "Starships" killed hip-hop: the rapper who rhymes "fri-vo-lous" with "po-ly-ga-mist" is X-Acto sharp as ever.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Nov 21, 2012
    75
    Sure, she flirts with dance pop and R&B balladry, but you can forgive her for wanting to satisfy different tastes. Here, it actually works.
  3. BBC Music
    Nov 27, 2012
    70
    On most of these tracks, Minaj rises to the occasion.
  4. The Independent (UK)
    Nov 30, 2012
    60
    An extra eight-track CD of new material, which is our primary concern here. [It does not] adds much to the Minaj experience.

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  1. Positive: 19 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 29
  3. Negative: 9 out of 29
  1. heroman
    10
    Well, surprising The Re-Up is good, this is the Nicki that i love, there's a few weak tracks, but is Minaj at her best! My favorites are the epic Up In Flames and Freedom, her redemption song? Good Collaborations like The Boys and Hell Yeah, the typical and bombastic hit Va Va Voom (better than the crap Starships) and obvious the worst track I Endorse These Strippers, not mention to Lil Wayne (he sucks and ruined it all). But rectifies certain initial errors, yes!… Expand
  2. AdamZlsnk
    10
    Awesome! I love Nicki rap. She's amazing, and this album is epic. The Re Up means quality. I don't like Nicki pop, and i'm glad to see Old Nicki's back. I love it.… Expand
  3. Musicfan09
    5
    Not good at all. This album isn't really good. I root for High School though, that is one of her best tracks. I like her pop-rap better than rap itself. She should just do PF:RR or PF type of music, not this. 1/2 score because of High School.… Expand
  4. snakeoil
    0
    How did this person get a recording deal?? HORRIBLE. I would rather listen to a dying parakeet in a room full of kids dragging their fingernails across chalkboards. 1) Same old crap no talent at all
    2) No talent at all
    3) sounds like the same old crap song after song.
    I cannot believe I actually listened to this..... curiosity ... I'll never be able to unhear this talentless hack.    … Expand

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