Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
by Nicki Minaj
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  1. GirGir777
    Apr 26, 2012
    6
    Nicki had a great run with Pink Friday, what with Moment 4 Life, Super Bass, and Right Thru Me, and this album wasn't anything to sneeze at either. I love "Starships," and strangely, I liked "Stupid Hoe" but this isn't something she should totally be proud of. I mean, this one seems a bit rushed, and half the songs stunk. Right By My Side seemed a bit sloopy, along with her single "Beez InNicki had a great run with Pink Friday, what with Moment 4 Life, Super Bass, and Right Thru Me, and this album wasn't anything to sneeze at either. I love "Starships," and strangely, I liked "Stupid Hoe" but this isn't something she should totally be proud of. I mean, this one seems a bit rushed, and half the songs stunk. Right By My Side seemed a bit sloopy, along with her single "Beez In the Trap." Overall, I give the CD an unimpressive 6.25/10, it just wasn't the feel her last album had, which was a let down.… Expand
  2. dharma
    Apr 22, 2012
    8
    Nicki Minaj is probably one of the more talented pop artist in recent years. Is she a good rapper? Yup. Is she a good singer? Yup as well! Hip hop purist would cringe at her mixing of styles, but they're radio friendly. She is a more 'hardcore' version of Rihanna but more or less, a pop princess.
  3. Cherrybomb
    Apr 13, 2012
    0
    This is the worst album of 2012. This isn't hip hop, it's pop music, a desperate attempt to put Minaj with the Gagas and the Rihannas in the industry. But at least Gaga and Rihanna make good pop music - this is lifeless, generic, and annoying.
  4. J-Reviewer
    Apr 12, 2012
    7
    Nicki's sophomore album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded showcases two sides of her personality. Throughout the first half of the album, Nicki demonstrates her rap persona with her male alter-ego Roman Zolanski. Roman Holiday, one of her most notable tracks due to her controversial performance at the Grammy Awards features Roman and his Mother, Martha. Later Nicki sinister rap unfolds in theNicki's sophomore album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded showcases two sides of her personality. Throughout the first half of the album, Nicki demonstrates her rap persona with her male alter-ego Roman Zolanski. Roman Holiday, one of her most notable tracks due to her controversial performance at the Grammy Awards features Roman and his Mother, Martha. Later Nicki sinister rap unfolds in the following tracks "Come On A Cone, I Am Your Leader, Beez In The Trap and HOV Lane". However Nicki's rapping style is very similar on all four songs. "Roman Reloaded" is a more traditional rap featuring Lil Wayne. Nicki has many guest artists on this particular track "Champion" with Nas, Drake and Young Jeezy. "Right By My Side" Roman Reloaded's single includes Nicki not only rapping but singing along with her guest artist Chris Brown. Finally "Sex In The Lounge", on this particular song we can only really hear Nicki on the first verse. The rest of Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded shows Nicki appeal as pop artist. The first single of the album "Starships" is a somewhat feel good summer song where Nicki proclaims "Lets go to the Beach-each, lets go get away", Starships has peaked to number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Pound the Alarm" is alarmingly similar to "Starships". Nicki's song "Whip it" sounds more like a track Rihanna would perform. Here we can see Britney Spears' big influence on Nicki in the next track "Automatic" which is sounds a lot like something that would come of Britney's album Femme Fatale, most notably the song "Till the World Ends" and "I Wanna Go". "Beautiful Sinner", a track with the same range of vocals performed by Nicki. One of Nicki's inspirations is included in the next track "Marilyn Monroe", here Nicki sings on how she portrays Monroe life would have been. "Young Forever", a song in my opinion which comes out of a contemporary love film. In this track the chorus resembles Nicki's "Moment for Life", this song is "Fire Burns". Next we have "Gun Shot" featuring Beenie Man. And finally we end with Nicki's very controversial song "Stupid Hoe", which is a happycore/Electro hop song with a very strange video to compliment it. Overall Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded is a somewhat good album, personally Nicki showcases more talent as a hip-hop and pop artist than a pure rapper. Sophomore albums are always hard to make, if their debut album has acquired some success, which Pink Friday has received. Finally this album might split up Nicki's fan base, with her hip-hop/rap songs, and her pop songs. Album highlights include Roman Reloaded, Starships, Right By My Side, Young Forever and Automatic.… Expand
  5. zyl91619
    Apr 12, 2012
    10
    This album is amazing!!! I really love it,cause hip-pop,pop-dance and RNB are mixed fantastic.It contains lots of hit singles!!!Maybe there are some people think this albumâ
  6. TheReview
    Apr 11, 2012
    10
    Loved it! Their is a lot off songs on the album which carter to a lot off fans. Also their are a lot off songs on here that could become hits like champion feat drake,jezzy and nas and beez in the trap. I do have a couple off complaints for this album is the song come on a cone which I was not a fan off and their was no song like roman's revenge but Nicki made up for it with Nas being onLoved it! Their is a lot off songs on the album which carter to a lot off fans. Also their are a lot off songs on here that could become hits like champion feat drake,jezzy and nas and beez in the trap. I do have a couple off complaints for this album is the song come on a cone which I was not a fan off and their was no song like roman's revenge but Nicki made up for it with Nas being on the album and a lot off songs being on their to.… Expand
  7. SINCERE11011
    Apr 10, 2012
    10
    This album is completely honest & fun. I love every single track. Wow. I love how she blended hard lyrics on insane beats. Thanks to HitBoy. I'm completely blown away. I never thought Nicki would go this hard. She amazes me every time. I wonder how her next project will sound. You guys just hate the fact that she is boasting about her success. Besides, she's her own competition.
  8. TheMasterOfCD
    Apr 9, 2012
    10
    Nicki Minaj nicknamed The Queen of Hip-Hop, has released the second version of Pink Friday, that of his alter-ego Roman Zolanski. Despite the themes remain the same (to party, drink alcohol, have sex and still partying .....) Nicki Minaj has become more mature in her voice and song-writing level. This is not the weird little girl who sang Boom Boom Boom Badoom Badoom Super Bass but theNicki Minaj nicknamed The Queen of Hip-Hop, has released the second version of Pink Friday, that of his alter-ego Roman Zolanski. Despite the themes remain the same (to party, drink alcohol, have sex and still partying .....) Nicki Minaj has become more mature in her voice and song-writing level. This is not the weird little girl who sang Boom Boom Boom Badoom Badoom Super Bass but the great Queen of Hip-Hop. Although the world will tell you that this does not mean the Queen but ask them who is the Queen of Hip-Hop! Just to finish my Top 3 of my favorite songs on the album
    1 - Roman Holiday
    2 - Starships
    3 - Stupid Hoe    … Expand
  9. Humbz
    Apr 9, 2012
    7
    PF:RR represents Nicki growing as an multifaceted artist. The dance tracks are well produced, but still lack some personality. The first half, fortunately, is full of her mixtape persona: **** lyrics, hot beats and a self-confidence that convinces. A better album than his predecessor it's not, but the mood is interesting and the highlights are really impressive.

    Listen to: Come On A Cone,    PF:RR represents Nicki growing as an multifaceted artist. The dance tracks are well produced, but still lack some personality. The first half, fortunately, is full of her mixtape persona: **** lyrics, hot beats and a self-confidence that convinces. A better album than his predecessor it's not, but the mood is interesting and the highlights are really impressive.

    Listen to: Come On A Cone, I Am Your Leader, Beez In The Trap, Champion, Pound The Alarm, Whip It and Va Va Voom.
    Don't hesitate skipping: Sex In The Lounge, Right By My Side, Automatic and Marilyn Monroe.    … Expand
  10. Niksan555
    Apr 9, 2012
    0
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  11. blackrose02
    Apr 8, 2012
    10
    Best album of the year! It has rap, hip-hop, pop, electronic, ballads, all in one great album! Truly fantastic! Congratulations for Nicki! Getting better and better within each album!
  12. smithclark15
    Apr 8, 2012
    5
    If every music album were a delicious home-cooked meal, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded would be a big pan of warm macaroni and cheese... ....because it's a hot, cheesy mess. This album is absolutely average. It was a HUGE step DOWN from Pink Friday. This album is 20,000 leagues below her mixtapes. She rails at Lil' Kim, calling her a "stupid hoe". Nicki, this was a stupid album. HerIf every music album were a delicious home-cooked meal, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded would be a big pan of warm macaroni and cheese... ....because it's a hot, cheesy mess. This album is absolutely average. It was a HUGE step DOWN from Pink Friday. This album is 20,000 leagues below her mixtapes. She rails at Lil' Kim, calling her a "stupid hoe". Nicki, this was a stupid album. Her auto-tuned singing is irritating to my ears, the instrumentals almost sound exactly the same and the lyrics are utterly uninspired. This album was supposed to be Roman Zolanski's coming out party. To be honest, I want Roman dead. When I say I want him dead, I mean I want him hung up, shot down and drug out. I think they should make a second attempt at exorcising him from Onika's body and they BETTER get it right this time. I did not pan D0WNe nearly all of her Pop songs because they are Pop and I expect Nicki, being a rapper, to rap. I don't even consider her a sell-out. It's just her Rap songs are pretty good whereas her Pop songs suck monkey balls. She needs to stop singing. She needs to get far away from Guetta and ReDone. Pop isn't working for her. I have four more words for Ms. Onika Tanya Maraj: GET BACK TO RAP.… Expand
  13. TinyT
    Apr 8, 2012
    0
    Disgusting. How can people compare her to Missy Elliot or Lil Kim?? Are You Crazy?? This album is **** she's not a rapper!!!!! Great Songs: - Very Good Songs: - Good Songs: - Quite Good Songs: - Bad Songs: - Horrible Songs: All The tracks
  14. charliew1820
    Apr 7, 2012
    7
    One of the most awaited albums of 2012 has been released, and opinions have been divided already over the way Minaj presents the album with half hip hop/rap and the other halp full on pop. In my opinion, this probaly was the correct approach Minaj should take, she undoubtedly satisfies all her devoted fans from those mixtape days, but also invites in a wider range of fans to create maybeOne of the most awaited albums of 2012 has been released, and opinions have been divided already over the way Minaj presents the album with half hip hop/rap and the other halp full on pop. In my opinion, this probaly was the correct approach Minaj should take, she undoubtedly satisfies all her devoted fans from those mixtape days, but also invites in a wider range of fans to create maybe one of the best selling albums of the year, but not the best.
    The album opens with the infamous Roman Holiday, which is a catchy yet completely crazy track, which f this is your first listen will completely suprise you. Then we really enter the first half of the album with Minaj's hip hop section. Here Minaj is at her best with ntelligent lyrics, that to be fair barely have a tune, but, that does not matter, for Minaj hold her weight with her many voices rapping at seriously some of her best yet. Real highlights are I Am Your Leader (feat. Rick Ross, and Cam'ron), Beez in the Trap (feat.2Chainz), and Roman Reloaded (feat. Lil Wayne.) All three may not have catchy beats, but the chorus of each will stay in your head for a while. Roman Reloaded is easily the one of the three that people dont even like hip hop will be listening too, while I Am Your Leader and Beez in the Trap are not exactly made to invite and audience they are simply superb in the way Minaj's lyrics flow and always rhyme in smart and memorable lyrics. Especially on Beez in the Trap Minaj does not need the support of 2Chainz for she can simply keep going like a steam roller constantly rolling out new lyrics we would not expect.
    If the album had stayed at this sort of pace and this genre of Hip Hop, the album could easily be one of the best of the year, and rap wise up there in the greats with Kanye West or Lil Wayne's ' Tha Carter III', but then the album changes and veers of into a different type of genre. The Chris Brown accompanied Right by my Side seems to be randomly fitted in between and is barely a highlight with Minaj sounding like a Jordin Sparks wannabe, and Brown is OK, but no where near as good as some of the features on the album. Sex in the Lounge then invades our ear drums, and awful track that is extremly dissapointing to see on the album with it making barely any sense, and seems pointless and really drags. The album then reaches this second genre of Pop and opens with Starships, the platinum selling single, which is a good opener with an uplifiting mood and an extremly catchy tune, this will make fans of Superbass very happy, and in no way is it a bad song for we do hear Minaj rap and a bit of auto tuned singing. But, then the albums standards begin to drop as Minaj's tracks start turning to dance pop with catchy lyrics, but no way smart or talented lyrics like her first 8 tracks. There are 4 of these pop/dance tracks and only two really stand out as a good song, and a dance track. These are Starships, as mentioned, and Whip It, Whip It is definitely one of, or maybe the, best tracks on the second half. Minaj goes back to smart and catchy lyrics yet using a tune that will deifnitely make you want to dance. One of the lesser of thefour pop/dance tracks is Automatic, which lyrics seem rushed and tune is barely a toe tapper. The album then begins to slow down until it almost reaches a halt. Beautiful Sinner is the first and is still a pop song but just a bit slower and seems a bit confused of whether it is dance or a pop ballad. The next two Marilyn Monroe and Young Forever, are 100% pop ballads, and are catchy but no way a stand out in the worl of pop ballad with Young Forever sounding like Minaj doing a cover of a Rihanna song. Fire Burns is the next track, another pop ballad but even slpwer than the other two,and is an OK track, but, then the penultimate track Gun Shot (feat.Beenie Man) plays, a real good track by Minaj and the best of the second half before Whip It, a slow catchy tune that has Minaj actually rap in a pop somg like she does in the tracks Roman Reloaded. The song really sounds like one of the closing songs, its a slow tune but yo will enjoy it, with Minaj showing some of her best work on the album. Finally the album closes with the infamous Stupid Hoe with the many dislike on YouTube, but,this is a perfect close to the album we open with Minajs alter ego Roman and close with him with this sng literally sounding like Minaj chaneling her angers in life in one 4 minute song. It is, and ill say it, a really good song, her rapping is superb, lyrics may not be the bst but they are memorable.
    If Minaj had released this album as just Pop it probaly would have by no means been one of the best albums ever. But put it with the first half of the album, and it works for both fan bases get satisfaction with the album, with the pop half having real dance number and some good pop ballads, and the Hip Hop half, shows some of Minaj's best work apwith some nearly scraping Kanye West and Minaj's Monster brilliance.    … Expand
  15. DaBlackNight
    Apr 6, 2012
    4
    Man. Nicki Minaj should've used her mixtape persona on this album. i don't like the way how she combines pop and hip-hop. It's alright when she's rapping, but mostly it's a poppy rap blur. if she keeps going like this, im not listnening to her music anymore. her next effort must be hardcore rap. But i don't mind those few pop songs though. but she can do better.
  16. hiphopfan
    Apr 6, 2012
    10
    Great album! She really managed to knock out hip hop tracks that were fire, along with pop tracks that were just as amazing. As a hip hop fan, I love the rap side, but Nicki has managed to get me dancing to songs like Pound The Alarm and Whip It. She really did a great job with this album and deserves success with it.
  17. papertigerr
    Apr 6, 2012
    10
    Pink Friday Roman Reloaded is a really great album. It's diverse and shows that Nicki Minaj isn't just a rapper & is talented in other fields. Love the album.
  18. NonConformist
    Apr 6, 2012
    9
    I really don't get why everyone is hating on this album. I've given it a few listens on Youtube and the songs are actually really good and really catchy. Starships, which is already on the radio is probably one of the worst on the entire album and even that song is pretty good. Va Va Voom, Whip it and Pound the Alarm have become some of my favorite Nicki Minaj songs now. Roman Reloaded isI really don't get why everyone is hating on this album. I've given it a few listens on Youtube and the songs are actually really good and really catchy. Starships, which is already on the radio is probably one of the worst on the entire album and even that song is pretty good. Va Va Voom, Whip it and Pound the Alarm have become some of my favorite Nicki Minaj songs now. Roman Reloaded is even better than Pink Friday and has surpassed it in every way so go give it a try !… Expand
  19. ricochet7
    Apr 6, 2012
    10
    Nicki Minaj in Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded shows her huge improvement, especially vocally.
    She escapes from her little hip-hop/rap box and she tries to experiment with pop music, in which I personally think that she succeeded. "Starships" is her best song so far, and accompanied by "Pound the alarm", "Whip It", "Va Va Voom" and "Automatic", I think it will rocket her popularity.
    It is very    Nicki Minaj in Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded shows her huge improvement, especially vocally.
    She escapes from her little hip-hop/rap box and she tries to experiment with pop music, in which I personally think that she succeeded. "Starships" is her best song so far, and accompanied by "Pound the alarm", "Whip It", "Va Va Voom" and "Automatic", I think it will rocket her popularity.
    It is very clear that in Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded Nicki Minaj tries to impress and satisfy both her fans that know her from "Super Bass" and "Turn Me On" and her older fans that admire her hip-hop/rap abilities. Therefore, it isn't unreasonable that her album is expected to reach #1 in its first week.    … Expand
  20. Rossington
    Apr 5, 2012
    10
    This album is excellent, it blends hip hop tracks and pop dance tracks as well as RnB. Whenever an artist makes a crossover album it's always expected to get mixed reviews but Roman Reloaded is a sure hit and is filled with amazing songs.
  21. TwistedFantasy
    Apr 5, 2012
    1
    I wouldn't recommend this album to ANYONE.
    As a fan of both pop and hip hop music, I found both halves of the album HORRIFYING. The last song of the standard version pretty much sums up the whole album.
  22. RIProo
    Apr 5, 2012
    3
    This is simply...... horrible. Minaj was a bad rapper and now, with this album, she becomes also a bad popstar. The rap songs are bad ( Stupid Hoe is disgusting ) and the house songs are worse ( if is possible ). "Pink Friday" was bad, for me, but she had a style in that period, she was a female rapper very particular, but now she copies popstars like Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Katy Perry (This is simply...... horrible. Minaj was a bad rapper and now, with this album, she becomes also a bad popstar. The rap songs are bad ( Stupid Hoe is disgusting ) and the house songs are worse ( if is possible ). "Pink Friday" was bad, for me, but she had a style in that period, she was a female rapper very particular, but now she copies popstars like Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Katy Perry ( that are 100 times better than her ). ( sorry for my English )… Expand
  23. BretTheBest
    Apr 4, 2012
    9
    The best versatile Female album ever. That's good and bad, some people are attracted to the 1st 8 total rap songs or the last 8 pop songs. Some people, only like one genre, which is fine and Nicki is trying to please everyone on this album, which if you like both rap and pop, this album is a masterpiece. Each of her songs pleases someone.This album is a blast to listen to if your an anyThe best versatile Female album ever. That's good and bad, some people are attracted to the 1st 8 total rap songs or the last 8 pop songs. Some people, only like one genre, which is fine and Nicki is trying to please everyone on this album, which if you like both rap and pop, this album is a masterpiece. Each of her songs pleases someone.This album is a blast to listen to if your an any mood. If you don't like Pop, only buy the rap songs easy as pie, wise guy!… Expand
  24. CyyChi
    Apr 4, 2012
    5
    Everyone who bought Pink Friday a year and a half ago and listened to Dear Old Nicki can tell the problem with Roman Reloaded. Nicki Minaj is not far enough in her career to be able to achieve such an ambitious project that is Roman Reloaded. The artist is clearly trying to solve her identity problem by choosing both options; a rapper and a pop star. As a Nicki Minaj enthusiast, I wouldEveryone who bought Pink Friday a year and a half ago and listened to Dear Old Nicki can tell the problem with Roman Reloaded. Nicki Minaj is not far enough in her career to be able to achieve such an ambitious project that is Roman Reloaded. The artist is clearly trying to solve her identity problem by choosing both options; a rapper and a pop star. As a Nicki Minaj enthusiast, I would have been very happy of the choice she made... if she was able to keep up. The project was maybe too ambitious project for Nicki Minaj. Roman Reloaded is divided in two part: Roman Zolanski and the pop star. When she tries to be Roman, the pop star is still there trying to please everyone and restraining the real beast she hides inside. When she is the pop star, her Roman part makes her loose her credibility. It is very hard to believe that Nicki Minaj can be SOOOO in love (Right By My SIde) when six tracks earlier, she was putting her "dick in your face" (Come On A Cone). Of course, the pop star will sell a lot, since not everyone will listen to the whole album and try to figure out who she is (and Nicki really is something). Now Nicki Minaj is clearly in a dilemma; her core fan base (Roman Zolanski) or the public (pop star). She wants to have both ways, but it does not seem to work out very well at this point of her career. Keep on working hard Nicki, one day, you'll be the two person you want to be (and there is nothing wrong with that)!… Expand
  25. 12blank
    Apr 4, 2012
    3
    I didn't like Pink Friday, but it was a good consistent album. I may not have personally enjoyed it but it was a strong debut and was deservedly recognized as such. Roman Reloaded is just a mess. The first half (the rap parts) are actually quite strong and Come on a Cone is one of the best tracks I've heard so far all year but after that 7th song BAM! Sudden transition into the poppiestI didn't like Pink Friday, but it was a good consistent album. I may not have personally enjoyed it but it was a strong debut and was deservedly recognized as such. Roman Reloaded is just a mess. The first half (the rap parts) are actually quite strong and Come on a Cone is one of the best tracks I've heard so far all year but after that 7th song BAM! Sudden transition into the poppiest of pop music. And it goes on for 12 straight tracks before ending with one of the worst songs of the year, Stupid Hoe. Tonally, the album is inconsistent, never knowing whether to go for all out pop or all out rap and not being skillful enough to mix the two in the same way that Super Bass or Moment 4 Life did on the last album. The album has something for everyone to hate: old school fans will hate the ocean of pop tracks that populate some 2/3 of the CD, new pop fans will be turned off by the early hardcore tracks. Nicki struggles between maintaining her artistic credibility with her early rap and trying to be as commercially successful as possible with a lot of pop sellouts and the cracks are showing as her themes split in two very different directions. Some of the tracks are good so buy the singles if you like them, but as an album, it's not anywhere near what it should be.… Expand
  26. RogerSmith97
    Apr 4, 2012
    9
    Overall I LOVE This Album! In My Opinion Lost Herself A Few Times.. But Still Really Amazing! I Love How Half Is Rap And The Other Half Is Pop/Dance/Rap I Think That Will Bring Her A Bigger Overall Fanbase Because Some People Love Her Rap And Some People Love Her Pop Music. The Best Songs Are:
    Roman Holiday
    Come On A Cone I Am Your Leader Beez In The Trap Starships Pound The Alarm Whip    Overall I LOVE This Album! In My Opinion Lost Herself A Few Times.. But Still Really Amazing! I Love How Half Is Rap And The Other Half Is Pop/Dance/Rap I Think That Will Bring Her A Bigger Overall Fanbase Because Some People Love Her Rap And Some People Love Her Pop Music. The Best Songs Are:
    Roman Holiday
    Come On A Cone
    I Am Your Leader
    Beez In The Trap
    Starships
    Pound The Alarm
    Whip It
    Automatic
    Young Forever
    Marilyn Monroe
    Va Va Voom
    Masquerade
    The Middle/Pretty Good Songs Are:
    Roman Reloded
    Champion
    Right By My Side
    Beautiful Sinner
    Sex In The Lounge
    Gun Shot
    Turn Me On
    Stupid Hoe
    The Worst Songs Are
    HOV Lane And Fire Burns But Overall The WORST Song Is HOV LANE! WORST SONG ON THE ALBUM!
    I Dont Really Understand Why This Album Is Getting Panned By Critics And Fans Because In My Opinion I Consider It A Very Beautiful Work Of Art. This Shows Nicki's Real Talent...
    In My Opinion So Far The Best Album Of The Year (Tied With Teenage Dream The Compelete Confection)
    Amazing Job Nicki! Cant Wait 4 UR Next Album!    … Expand
  27. jacobtaylor
    Apr 4, 2012
    0
    Nicki Minaj has to be the worst thing to ever happen to music. I listened to the album to see what all the hype was about, whilst listening to it i felt IQ pack up leave my head, it was so bad i felt myself become stupid listening to it.
  28. Anthagiox
    Apr 4, 2012
    2
    At face value, there is nothing inherently wrong with this album. However, you cannot judge this album at face value because Nicki Minaj claimed that this album would be a "big movement in hip hop". Therefore, we have to judge it as an album that is supposed to change things. With that said, the album is horrendous. While the pop songs are catchy and generic enough to be radio hits, thereAt face value, there is nothing inherently wrong with this album. However, you cannot judge this album at face value because Nicki Minaj claimed that this album would be a "big movement in hip hop". Therefore, we have to judge it as an album that is supposed to change things. With that said, the album is horrendous. While the pop songs are catchy and generic enough to be radio hits, there is no depth, meaning, or talent being showcased. The bad lyrics are laid over bad beats that sound like reject tracks from every other major popstar of today. Nicki Minaj went to RedOne to try and cash in on the Lady Gaga madness, but it didn't work because the Gaga/RedOne magic only works with Gaga. As for the rapping, the beats and the lyrics still seem uninspired. Nicki Minaj constantly rhymes words with themselves, and lyrics like "Put my d*ck in your face" are as hilarious as they are try-hard. "Roman Reloaded" is the result of an artist buying into their own hype. The problem with Nicki Minaj, though, is that there was never that much hype around her to begin with. This is a woman who thinks that because she's had one successful single and album, she's the most successful and popular rap artist of all time. It's ridiculous. Instead of sitting down and trying to create a coherent body of work, she sat down and said, "How can we ensure quick and easy success," thus spawning the songs on the album. Nicki Minaj tried to pander to both her mixtape fans as well as the people who loved "Superbass", but instead of coming up with a good album, she came up with something that screams, "Help, I'm confused and don't know what I am." Hopefully she pulls herself down from cloud nine and realizes that even when you are famous, people will not let bad work slide. Better luck next time.… Expand
  29. jorge24
    Apr 4, 2012
    0
    this **** is WACK as **** ! it's honestly trash! from track 1 to whatever it is cause i don't want to remember that i even heard that **** it might be the worst album i have ever heard in my life, she's horrible. If you like this then you like ****
  30. Janine89
    Apr 4, 2012
    1
    I was a huge fan of Nicki Minaj, but now it seems she's just concerned with making as much money possible without exerting much effort. There's probably two good songs on here and neither of them are great. Roman Holiday is one of the biggest messes I've ever heard. Good for her for doing whatever the hell it is that she wants, but it's almost insulting that she put this out and expects usI was a huge fan of Nicki Minaj, but now it seems she's just concerned with making as much money possible without exerting much effort. There's probably two good songs on here and neither of them are great. Roman Holiday is one of the biggest messes I've ever heard. Good for her for doing whatever the hell it is that she wants, but it's almost insulting that she put this out and expects us to pay for it. Thank you to Rdio for letting me stream before deciding whether or not to buy it. The pop tracks are nothing new. In fact, they are kind of corny. "Starships were meant to fly"....can we take a moment to decipher what this is supposed to mean? "Marilyn Monroe" is another hilarious song.… Expand
  31. Hipsteran
    Apr 4, 2012
    4
    In Pink Friday, Nicki Minaj reached success by doing something Eminem or Taylor Swift did. She introduced rap to pop and pop to rap. The cross-overs seemed really clever, both fans of the genre fell in love with her initially. Wayne fans started to listen Fly while Spears fans shouted the lyrics of Roman's Revenge. However with Pink Friday:Reloaded the sound that Nicki Minaj captured (theIn Pink Friday, Nicki Minaj reached success by doing something Eminem or Taylor Swift did. She introduced rap to pop and pop to rap. The cross-overs seemed really clever, both fans of the genre fell in love with her initially. Wayne fans started to listen Fly while Spears fans shouted the lyrics of Roman's Revenge. However with Pink Friday:Reloaded the sound that Nicki Minaj captured (the rap/pop) is seen nowhere. It's just a huge pile of different genres without any relations. With the fame and all Minaj eventually got confused and lost herself.… Expand
  32. Kadeemluvmusic
    Apr 4, 2012
    5
    Although I'm a big Nicki Minaj fan and her platinum-selling album "Pink Friday," but I'm a little disappointed at "Roman Reloaded." "Starships" was a bangin' club anthem of 2012 as we getting near the summer. I don't know if it's a sequel to "Pink Friday" or a deluxe version, but I don't think her so-called Barbs (Barbie wannabes) wouldn't mind if her album is less energy and more rhyming.Although I'm a big Nicki Minaj fan and her platinum-selling album "Pink Friday," but I'm a little disappointed at "Roman Reloaded." "Starships" was a bangin' club anthem of 2012 as we getting near the summer. I don't know if it's a sequel to "Pink Friday" or a deluxe version, but I don't think her so-called Barbs (Barbie wannabes) wouldn't mind if her album is less energy and more rhyming. Just ask previous collaborations including Drake, Lil' Wayne, and other hip-hop/R&B artists. "Roman Reloaded" feels like a mixture of a bubblegum Britney Spears flashback to a Lady Gaga-like short version of "Born This Way." I hope Nicki could do better for another album next time, but now it's not the time to live the hype. "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" is good, but comes up short in my wish list. Probably one of the most disappointed album of the year.… Expand
  33. BigBangTheory92
    Apr 3, 2012
    3
    So what do you get when you add her very successful major label debut "Pink Friday" with her ultimately overly dramatic alter-ego "Roman Polanski" why you get none other than "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" my good friends. Could Nicki come threw and finally string together the ultimate hip-hop album for not just the female Mc's all over the world but even shake up the game with the male'sSo what do you get when you add her very successful major label debut "Pink Friday" with her ultimately overly dramatic alter-ego "Roman Polanski" why you get none other than "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" my good friends. Could Nicki come threw and finally string together the ultimate hip-hop album for not just the female Mc's all over the world but even shake up the game with the male's involved in it too...?

    Standout Tracks:
    1. Roman Reloaded (feat. Lil Wayne)
    2. Champion (feat. Nas, Drake & Young Jeezy)
    3. Right By My Side (feat. Chris Brown)
    4. Sex In the Lounge (feat. Bobby V & Lil Wayne)
    5. Marilyn Monroe

    This is a failed effort on not just her part, her features, her production team, and her label for allowing her to make a fool out of herself. Nicki Minaj makes the first part of this album sound like a failed hip-hop effort, then it shifts at around track ten which is "Starships" for the worst pop ballad ever displayed. It's baffling to say the least on the hip-hop stand point but her pop showing is just down right unforgivable. The only bright side to this album is commercial wise, she's gonna dominate seeing as though her singles will appeal to this world of simple minded people who like anyone who makes a name for themselves, i mean the track i looked so much forward to was track seven "Champion feat. Young Jeezy, Drake & Nas" but that track just proves once again that no matter what kind of all-star line-up you have if ithere's no sync it equals a fail. This is stricly an album for the so called "Barbies" and even to her homosexual community fan base the "Kens". There were times though that she seemed to be in control but then comes out of nowhere with here amazingly overly dramatic cartoonish like flow and destroys what probably had the potential to at least be an average track at best. You can;t even get a clear description of what to label the album, i mean it goes from hip-hop, to pop, then electro hop. Gosh it makes me sick to know that this is what our music has become, she;s not making a name for herself she's proving that in due time her career is going to flop. Most artist like Nicki don't last to see album four because by the time album three release people start to finally realize that this is the chick we thought was going to change the rap game. Yeah right "She-Male Weezy" and even he's starting to make me so sick of rapping. There's not too many bright points to even point out to this album seeing as though it's exactly what hip-hop has become... COMMERCIAL, and oh believe me her face won't stop seeing the likes of the "Billboard 200" but the total dislikes she's going to garner is going to be incredible. You think people hate Justin Bieber, wait until this album gets oh i don't know maybe 3 weeks old. So Nicki there's nothing much to be said but if this is how Marilyn Monroe felt then it's no wonder she died young... right. 37.8/100 F-. So i don't know if you still "Beez In The Trap" (probably not the woman lives in Hollywood come on), but if so they need to remind you were you came from cause right now it isn't looking to good for the way your career is headed.    … Expand
  34. TrstNo1
    Apr 3, 2012
    9
    Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded starts off with heavy hip-hop beats and seemingly endless collaborations. Then finishes with danceable music that you can't help but sing along with. The album may not be perfectly structured as some releases, but it does not make this album ANY less fun than anything out there.
  35. BeyMinaj
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded shows that you can't box Nicki in. No matter what anyone says or criticizes, it just shows that she got you gurls hot && bothered. Number 1 debut on iTunes? Starships still in the Top 10? Right By My Side's fast rising? She's winning tho
  36. KleineSean
    Apr 3, 2012
    5
    First of all, don't get me wrong. I like Nicki, she's great but this album can't even be compared to Pink Friday. Too many generic songs with lots of autotuned and overproduced. It's like if she were trying to mix Hip-Hop and Pop but the result is not good at all. Just a few songs on this album live up to the expectations everyone had about this album...
  37. Labarron
    Apr 3, 2012
    3
    Nicki Minaj? What happened? She's a great hip-hop artist, but this album doesn't show that and it sucks!! I know she can do better than this. Why is she changing to pop? I'm a fan of hers, but I don't want her to change to pop. This album seemed rushed and lazy. She's not hungry like she was on the ordinal Pink Friday album. It's sad to say, but this will probably be the worst album of theNicki Minaj? What happened? She's a great hip-hop artist, but this album doesn't show that and it sucks!! I know she can do better than this. Why is she changing to pop? I'm a fan of hers, but I don't want her to change to pop. This album seemed rushed and lazy. She's not hungry like she was on the ordinal Pink Friday album. It's sad to say, but this will probably be the worst album of the year. On the positive side, she will gain more fans from the transition to pop music.… Expand
  38. JakeDean
    Apr 3, 2012
    8
    Fun and catchy! The album is what it is and that isn't very hard to guess when looking at the cover art. When Nicki was talking about the album she described it as fun and more laid back; that's exactly what it is. Nothing groundbreaking or really iconic, but overall it's fun to listen to, the songs are catchy and it gets you going, I would recommend it for parties or for working out to,Fun and catchy! The album is what it is and that isn't very hard to guess when looking at the cover art. When Nicki was talking about the album she described it as fun and more laid back; that's exactly what it is. Nothing groundbreaking or really iconic, but overall it's fun to listen to, the songs are catchy and it gets you going, I would recommend it for parties or for working out to, well, the more upbeat tracks. Speaking of the upbeat tracks, in my opinion, they are all 5 stars, especially Pound The Alarm and Roman Holiday. When it comes to the more slower tracks, Champion really shines and the fact that the song has a very personal meaning to Nicki (her cousin's murder), it really shows the emotion in the song. Sex in the Lounge I would say is my least favourite song, I just can't seem to enjoy it and find myself skipping it anytime it comes on, whereas I could listen to Roman Holiday or Pound The Alarm on repeat. Overall, like I said, the album is fun and would be enjoyed by any pop-rap lover or any Nicki fan.… Expand
  39. darryltrini
    Apr 3, 2012
    8
    A bit disappointed that we are not getting hardcore Nicki... Her featured verses>>> However, PF:RR is a great hip-pop album. But that's just what it is. There's nothing memorable about it. Looking back on Nicki's career this album won't be referenced. Next album, more rap.
  40. RonaldOVOXO
    Apr 3, 2012
    0
    What ever happened to the Nicki minaj that wanted to be a better rapper than Jay-Z? thats not gonna happen (never will) if she keeps making 5 year old bubble gum pop garbage. Worst album in the last 5 years
  41. BrandonHamm
    Apr 3, 2012
    2
    Very poor effort, worse than her debut. A bad mix of generic Southern hip hop tracks and even more generic pop tunes, Nicki has taken a step back this time around. The only quality song, and what saves it from receiving a 1, is "Champion", but that's moreso for the impressive T-Minus production and guest verses from Drake, Nas and Young Jeezy. Elsewhere, everything sounds too similarVery poor effort, worse than her debut. A bad mix of generic Southern hip hop tracks and even more generic pop tunes, Nicki has taken a step back this time around. The only quality song, and what saves it from receiving a 1, is "Champion", but that's moreso for the impressive T-Minus production and guest verses from Drake, Nas and Young Jeezy. Elsewhere, everything sounds too similar and doesn't exactly revolutionize the game, if you know what I mean. Works well with the simple minded music fan, but not for this reviewer.… Collapse
  42. LOK
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    I'm in love some of you might disagree but Nicki is very smart and knows what she is doing , she might not be full rap here but you have to understand that after Super Bass got big she got more fans mainly pop ones and have to cater to there needs also so let her do her and lead her career in the right direction stop being one track minded and start accepting people for their versatility !
  43. CoolCool
    Apr 3, 2012
    0
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  44. EpicReviewer
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    The album is great all together. She made a great comeback from her debut album 'Pink Friday'. This album is the epitome of what other female rap artists should want to look up to. Most people want Nicki to go 100% hip hop or 100% pop and if that is what you're looking for, the look somewhere else because if you have not noticed, Nicki is a diverse artist! Why pin yourself in one cornerThe album is great all together. She made a great comeback from her debut album 'Pink Friday'. This album is the epitome of what other female rap artists should want to look up to. Most people want Nicki to go 100% hip hop or 100% pop and if that is what you're looking for, the look somewhere else because if you have not noticed, Nicki is a diverse artist! Why pin yourself in one corner when you can experience everything? Nicki has TWO fan bases to keep up with... Fans of her hip hop/rap/mixtape roots and the fans of her pop side with songs like Starships. So she released and album that can give you the best of both worlds. It's just the ungrateful people in this world that expect her to do one genre, sorry to inform you but that's not going to happen! SORRY. Get over it. This album is AMAZING and I suggest everyone get it. If you like Nicki's hip hop/rap side, THIS ALBUM IS FOR YOU. If you like Nicki's pop side, THIS ALBUM IS FOR YOU. She is a diverse artist and works so hard for the enjoyment of everybody. If you've been rocking with Nicki since mixtape days, she went back to her roots on some songs on the album, and for the fans who are just tuning in, she has songs such as Starships, Va Va Voom, Pound The Alarm, etc. You will love the album. Absolutely beautiful and amazing.… Expand
  45. Kevdog65
    Apr 3, 2012
    9
    This album is pretty good. Not as cohesive as Pink Friday but she let her imagination run wild and try new things. The first half is strictly Rap and the second half is pop. Both are pretty good. This is a album you play with your friends in the car as you go out for the night to have a good ass time! Overall she succeded in what she wanted to accomplish. Keep it coming Nicki. Ps-I wasThis album is pretty good. Not as cohesive as Pink Friday but she let her imagination run wild and try new things. The first half is strictly Rap and the second half is pop. Both are pretty good. This is a album you play with your friends in the car as you go out for the night to have a good ass time! Overall she succeded in what she wanted to accomplish. Keep it coming Nicki. Ps-I was going to rate it 8/10 but People are under rating the album by alot and not giving it a chance so Im giving it 9/10… Expand
  46. TommyA
    Apr 3, 2012
    7
    RR has its moments, but it's too chaotic. If Nicki wants to stick to pop, then she should do so, but she's trying to mix electro-pop tracks with rap, which results in a very confusing album. Apart from that, the album is way too long. In fact, about half the tracks are inferior to the rest, and could have been easily left out. Tracks 1-6, 10-13 and 19-21 : that's how the album should have been.
  47. awu1996
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    Nicki Minaj is NOT just a rapper. She's trying to breakout of her little box labeled "rapping only" and reaching new heights. It should be clear that people try to become more diverse. It may sound like a lifeless, cheap album with fillers, but after hearing it again, listening to the lyrics, the songs became very catchy.
  48. granamun
    Apr 3, 2012
    6
    miss the old Nicki, the album sound is like a J.Lo rapper, Red One needs to create new sounds because this is so commercial, btw. track 10 to 14 is like a mega mix. but this album got some good tracks too
  49. breakawayx
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    Roman Reloaded is the perfect follow on from Pink Friday. The first half of the album, which is mainly aimed at the hip-hop audience is perfection. Nicki uses the best mix of fresh beats and crazy voices to deliver us an amazing lead into the album. From Starships onwards the album is mostly pop. The pop half contains the biggest club tracks of 2012 so far. They will get you dancing andRoman Reloaded is the perfect follow on from Pink Friday. The first half of the album, which is mainly aimed at the hip-hop audience is perfection. Nicki uses the best mix of fresh beats and crazy voices to deliver us an amazing lead into the album. From Starships onwards the album is mostly pop. The pop half contains the biggest club tracks of 2012 so far. They will get you dancing and singing along, a pop-perfection earworm if it ever existed. Even the pop-ballads still stand up on their own as great radio-friendly singles. If you like rap Nicki, you won't be disappointed. If you like pop Nicki, you will be beyond happy with this album. Definitely worth a listen, one of the best albums of 2012 so far.… Expand
  50. Sebastien
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    Nicki Minaj is able to keep her old fans happy with rap tracks such as "Roman Holiday" and "Champion" but turns pop with tracks like "Pound The Alarm", "Starships" and "Va Va Voom" to satisfy a wider audience. Great album, 10/10 !!
  51. dnosebapps
    Apr 3, 2012
    0
    This is legitimately one of the worst Pop albums I have ever heard. There is almost nothing redeemable to this album. Nicki MInaj believed her own hype and created something dangerously bad.
  52. JesusChrist92
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    Are critics really going to punish her for appealing to her old mixtape + Pink Friday fans? This is pretty sad that the reviews being read are completely biased + it's inaccurate that they say she has no talent(listen to her mixtapes), but last time I checked, versatility wasn't a bad thing. I'm not saying it should be critically acclaimed, but PF:RR is 100x better than it's predecessor.Are critics really going to punish her for appealing to her old mixtape + Pink Friday fans? This is pretty sad that the reviews being read are completely biased + it's inaccurate that they say she has no talent(listen to her mixtapes), but last time I checked, versatility wasn't a bad thing. I'm not saying it should be critically acclaimed, but PF:RR is 100x better than it's predecessor. At least in this album, a rap verse is included in almost every track, unlike in Pink Friday. Judging, the first half reigns supreme to the latter, but both halves have really good + interesting songs. The rap half has HOV Lane, I am Your Leader, Champion(the best song on the album) and Beez in the Trap. The Pop half has PTA, Whip It, MM and Young Forever are their highlights + let us not forget the future chart topper Va Va Voom! The rap tracks are good + the pop/dance tracks are refreshing and fun. If this album shows anything, it's that Nicki can dominate the rap + pop scene. Album well worth the same score as Pink Friday, minimum.… Expand
  53. rydermusic
    Apr 3, 2012
    3
    Is impossible to believe, but after a very good start as the 2010 Pink Friday, Nicki Minaj is able to destroy all his years of work with this album completely outside the context of music. The tracks are definitely saved are Champion and I Am Your Leader, for the remaining 3/4 of the album produced by RedOne is just to speak ill. Surely this album is testimony to the desperate search MinajIs impossible to believe, but after a very good start as the 2010 Pink Friday, Nicki Minaj is able to destroy all his years of work with this album completely outside the context of music. The tracks are definitely saved are Champion and I Am Your Leader, for the remaining 3/4 of the album produced by RedOne is just to speak ill. Surely this album is testimony to the desperate search Minaj success and one of the worst albums of the past 10 years.… Expand
  54. jose168
    Apr 3, 2012
    1
    Absolute rubish, the dance tracks are so generic they are interchangeable among each other, and despite the rap tracks being slightly better, she falls hard with her gimmiks. Pass.
  55. AD421
    Apr 3, 2012
    2
    Nicki Minaj lost her vision. She completely went off the rails. While her debut was a mediocre album in all, it successfully blended pop with hip-hop in a very fresh way. She presented some large characters within Pink Friday and understood their personalities and their place within a mainstream album. On Roman Reloaded her characters have taken over. She tried to make a somewhat doubleNicki Minaj lost her vision. She completely went off the rails. While her debut was a mediocre album in all, it successfully blended pop with hip-hop in a very fresh way. She presented some large characters within Pink Friday and understood their personalities and their place within a mainstream album. On Roman Reloaded her characters have taken over. She tried to make a somewhat double album with two different feels but instead of pulling it off like Beyonce did she completely crashed and burn. She tried too grand of a scheme. She pulls off a few songs on the album though, I Am Your Leader was a standout as well as the pop songs Whip It and Pound The Alarm. Nicki shouldve distanced herself from "Pink Friday" as well as cut about 8 songs from the album. She should have refined herself and came back hard and strong. Instead she came back as messy, which shows on her atrocious album cover.… Expand
  56. Sacha
    Apr 3, 2012
    2
    3 words to describe the album: uninspired, messy, mainstream. All the tracks sound the same filled with boring hip hop, annoying poppin' and generic mid-tempo tracks. This album doesn't sound like her good first effort at all. This is only because she (or rather her team) chose the biggest hit-makers producers RedOne and Dr. Luke to produce half of the album. Thanks to them, this record3 words to describe the album: uninspired, messy, mainstream. All the tracks sound the same filled with boring hip hop, annoying poppin' and generic mid-tempo tracks. This album doesn't sound like her good first effort at all. This is only because she (or rather her team) chose the biggest hit-makers producers RedOne and Dr. Luke to produce half of the album. Thanks to them, this record will be a commercial success for sure but it is a whole mess.… Expand
  57. Philipp1996
    Apr 3, 2012
    8
    She did her best and i like her voice,when she is singing/rapping.
    I don't give a 10 because "Roman in Moscow" is missing
    And i do not give a 9 because i hate "Stupid Hoe"....
    The rest is nearly perfect,like "Starships" or "Next to You".
    Great record of a great Singer :D
    I love Nicki
  58. Madonna
    Apr 3, 2012
    0
    One of the worst album of the year. Absolutely awful.
  59. kobebryant1
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    Love the new album!! Nicki really went back to her roots for this one. Roman Holiday, the opening track of the album and also the track that accompanied her highly talked about and artistic Grammy performance, has one of the catchiest choruses I've heard in a long time. The whole album shows how hard Nicki is trying to bring Hip Hop to the mainstream by successfully blending it with manyLove the new album!! Nicki really went back to her roots for this one. Roman Holiday, the opening track of the album and also the track that accompanied her highly talked about and artistic Grammy performance, has one of the catchiest choruses I've heard in a long time. The whole album shows how hard Nicki is trying to bring Hip Hop to the mainstream by successfully blending it with many other genres in music. It is evident that Nicki was much more brave and comfortable to take risks on Roman Reloaded than her debut album Pink Friday and it has paid off.… Expand
  60. Nasir987
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    This album is the very definition of Nicki Minaj as an artist. She wasn't afraid to experiment to show off her versatility by mixing multiple genres into one amazing album. The first half consists of the hard hip hop Minaj is known for and showcases her true ability as a rapper and lyricist easily surpassing any female rapper but also rivaling many of the male rappers of our generation.This album is the very definition of Nicki Minaj as an artist. She wasn't afraid to experiment to show off her versatility by mixing multiple genres into one amazing album. The first half consists of the hard hip hop Minaj is known for and showcases her true ability as a rapper and lyricist easily surpassing any female rapper but also rivaling many of the male rappers of our generation. Then we have five dance tracks not so different than Super Bass and then we finish with a few love ballads and my personal favorite Gun Shot featuring Dancehell king Beenie Man. This album is a great blend of Hip Hop, Dance, RnB and Pop.… Expand
  61. Apart
    Apr 3, 2012
    0
    Unoriginal, desperate, mediocre. These are the words that best describe this "record". The album has two very different sounds, but in both Nicki sounds terrible.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 30
  3. Negative: 3 out of 30
  1. Boston Globe
    Oct 8, 2012
    50
    It lumps together all the rap tracks on the first half, and lets the pop fluff fill the rest.
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  2. The Source
    Aug 22, 2012
    70
    Nicki's shining moments are her straight-up, hip-hop tracks. [#252, p.87]
  3. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Apr 25, 2012
    91
    If you enjoy contemporary pop whose market-tested blare offends both rockist philistines and IDM aesthetes, her second album is a worthwhile investment.
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