Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
by Nicki Minaj
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  1. juanselopez340
    May 14, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mediocre I don't know what he thought to stand out so ugly some songs are saved but the others are horrible to listen to with his voice. I wouldn't listen to it again until that I die HORRIFYING… Expand
  2. theeemm
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    This album really shows the variety of Nicki Minaj. There are more rap/Hiphop leaning songs and ones that lean more towards a more pop/electronic sound. Even influences of RnB can be found. Apart from the different genres the album delivers hit after hit after hit. The only critic point is, that the album seems a bit unstructured and some tracks seem very rushed. Nevertheless the album inThis album really shows the variety of Nicki Minaj. There are more rap/Hiphop leaning songs and ones that lean more towards a more pop/electronic sound. Even influences of RnB can be found. Apart from the different genres the album delivers hit after hit after hit. The only critic point is, that the album seems a bit unstructured and some tracks seem very rushed. Nevertheless the album in it´s entirety has a great positive, exciting energy and will most definetly put a smile on your face!… Expand
  3. Vakarisjurg
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    I love this album and i love her tracks of this album. I really love her electronic rap
  4. LucasSwift
    Jun 17, 2022
    0
    Depois de se escorar no pop em seu álbum de estreia, nicki minaj resolveu buscar inspiração em alguma caçamba de lixo do Queens para compor esse álbum. Não tem uma música que preste nesse álbum, lixo sonoro atrás de lixo sonoro do começo ao fim desse álbum podre
  5. JanMinaj
    May 18, 2022
    10
    This album is also for summer and like what I always said I love it. Maybe I'm a just addicted to Nicki ☺️
  6. mprosyanik
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    nicki can everything she is incredible talented artist
    she can make pop, rap and other
    goddess
  7. Ayogio
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    One of my all time favorite albums. I don’t know why so many people dislike it. Nicki really shows her versatility here and almost every song is a bop
  8. Xiaomingwu
    Oct 24, 2021
    0
    omg it is so bad and the cover art is so messy i think we can just say that she’s over
  9. mctthewgroom
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    A strong follow up to her debut, love that she can blend pop and rap so well. Highlights for me are right by my side, pound the alarm and gun shot.
  10. pedrotingz
    Apr 30, 2021
    0
    She is the queen of rap, Nobody can stop it, Nobody can stop it, its lyrics and flow are wonderful.
  11. normanfgabriel
    Apr 22, 2021
    5
    É um álbum arriscado, que, se baseando na formulação de pink friday que buscou fundir rap e pop, nesse nicki tentou rap e edm, as vezes funcionando, em outras não, como um projeto longos, as tentativas frutradas acabam deixando esse album algo meio a meio
  12. bardiscovery
    Apr 22, 2021
    0
    This is not a rap album just a selftittled queen of rap making generic pop
  13. GirlieTop10
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    I have no idea why the critics only gave this album a 60 while it deserves at least a 85. Rap meeting the pink!!!
  14. TONIDANCEMONKEY
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    Simply Pop-Rap perfection. Although some of the songs could’ve been shelved/replaced, Minaj always manages to deliver amazing albums.
  15. Ajaisjusno
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Nicki Minaj but once showing to be the greatest in rap! an album with impeccable beats and rhymes, Roman is undoubtedly his biggest alter ego.
  16. TankFlop
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    BEST RAP/POP ALBUM EVER MADE!!! Whip it is my favorite. And starships is a cultural reset. Nicki really raps amazingly on this album. She always outdoes herself. I stan the queen of rap.
  17. C03
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. QUEEN OF RAP no one seeing my girl the girlies just can’t compare and that’s that on that… Expand
  18. Dhanngonzales
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Amooooo, es una de sus álbumes más versatiles, es muy divertido y no te aburres de escucharlo.
  19. Yessir90
    Oct 18, 2020
    0
    No this album is trash. She trying to hard to be everything else but a rapper. I’m here for the rap songs but it’s giving Chinese girl band... I don’t know who listens to this type of crap consistently ..
  20. welinton
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    muy buen album en este album se demuestra que nicki no solo domina el rap sino tambein el pop . Ella es increible . Solo las reinas pueden hacer esto
  21. JoseAndino
    Sep 13, 2020
    8
    The album begins weak with a desperate cry from Nicki to make believe that it can be purely rap if it
    she wants and although this pathetic attempt works for some tracks in others it is simply easily forgettable. Luckily Minaj realizes her mistake shortly before the middle of the album and begins to bring what worked perfectly for her previous work, pop. The album takes a very fun twist    The album begins weak with a desperate cry from Nicki to make believe that it can be purely rap if it
    she wants and although this pathetic attempt works for some tracks in others it is simply easily forgettable. Luckily Minaj realizes her mistake shortly before the middle of the album and begins to bring what worked perfectly for her previous work, pop. The album takes a very fun twist with quite enjoyable and danceable electronic sounds that make us remember why Nicki Minaj is a diva.    … Expand
  22. Gustavo1513
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    It is a very good album with very good lyrics and very well distributed pop and rap sounds. The queen of hip-hop
  23. pocpreta
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Um álbum a frente do seu tempo e quem discorda eh corno e fudido das ideias
  24. mmuleta
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She had the best music videos and the music is just
  25. Instavy78
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    I still don't get why this album has a yellow critique and "the re-up" edition has her highest qualification. I think this is a masterpiece, very innovator, the fact why I personally think nicki minaj is a genius and a queen is because she makes the perfect mix of pop and rap, with her unique flow and this album proves it all
  26. greedybadidea
    May 24, 2020
    7
    Nicki Minaj's sophomore album shows growth from her debut project. While the lyrical content is something to work on. The production value and features are chosen better on this record. I also appreciate being able to see both the pop and rap side of Minaj on this album. I certainly am starting to appreciate the work she puts out for her audience and I look forward to how she will grow inNicki Minaj's sophomore album shows growth from her debut project. While the lyrical content is something to work on. The production value and features are chosen better on this record. I also appreciate being able to see both the pop and rap side of Minaj on this album. I certainly am starting to appreciate the work she puts out for her audience and I look forward to how she will grow in her artistry.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Masquerade
    2. Va Va Voom
    3. Turn Me On (feat. David Guetta)
    4. Starships
    5. Beez in the Trap (feat. 2 Chainz)
    6. Roman Reloaded (feat. Lil Wayne)
    7. Automatic
    8. Young Forever
    9. Right By My Side (feat. Chris Brown)
    10. Pound the Alarm
    11. Marilyn Monroe
    12. HOV Lane
    13. Stupid Hoe
    14. Beautiful Sinner
    15. Whip It
    16. Champion (feat. Nas, Drake & Young Jeezy)
    17. Sex in the Lounge (feat. Lil Wayne)
    18. Fire Burns
    19. Gun Shot (feat. Beenie Man)
    20. I Am Your Leader (feat. Cam'ron & Rick Ross)
    21. Come on a Cone
    22. Roman Holiday    … Expand
  27. Juan7
    May 12, 2020
    0
    Ha sido lo peor de los álbumes rap femeninos que hayan existido. Es un fiasco y relleno
  28. grotesquette
    Mar 27, 2020
    6
    [This is a review from November 26, 2017, and does not totally reflect my current opinions on the album.]

    This is actually one of the most creative and cohesive albums by a hip-hop artist. Nicki Minaj really took a risk on this album and she is definitely more than "just a rapper". The first half of the album contains hip-hop songs where she delivered many dope verses and the second    [This is a review from November 26, 2017, and does not totally reflect my current opinions on the album.]

    This is actually one of the most creative and cohesive albums by a hip-hop artist. Nicki Minaj really took a risk on this album and she is definitely more than "just a rapper". The first half of the album contains hip-hop songs where she delivered many dope verses and the second half of the album contains bubbly dance songs which seem to be made for fun. But it is fair to say that this is not a great follow up to Pink Friday. "I Am Your Leader" had the best rap verse on the album, "Beez In The Trap" being the close runner-up and "Va Va Voom" being the best pop song on it. What makes this album good is that it is original and never done before. You can hate "Roman Holiday" for being a weird song but it is actually a theatrical and experimental song, it's not meant to be silly. She alters herself in a way that really puts the IT factor on her albums, which makes it different in an enjoyable way. I suggest you get into her albums.    … Expand
  29. iampedro
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. uma playlist cheia de farofa das boas, tem para todos os gostos e estilos, vai do rap para o edm ♡… Expand
  30. bjmm
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    Greeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat.
  31. ArthurMorgan
    Feb 1, 2020
    0
    More of the same disgusting, alienating garbage that throws maggots on the rotting fruit of the hip-hop-soiled popular music industry. Total garbage.
  32. Jeffwith2fs
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Álbum no qual a artista conseguiu mostrar a sua versatilidade ao transitar entre o rap e o pop. Graças a esse álbum ela se consagrou mundialmente como rapper com vários hits.
  33. GaryKlich
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This albums shows That Onika Tanya Marak AKA Nicki Minaj is not just a Rapper.
    One of the things I was very interested On this album is that she usted different sounds, beats & flows. Wich is actually pretty Good 'cause sometimes artists take the sound of their first Album and keep it on their 2nd work. I just loved that Minaj showed versatility.    … Expand
  34. Fernanmaxi
    Oct 21, 2019
    0
    bad album, in general bad concept, too many ideas, too many rhythms which don't hit in any way, a way of wanting to get the attention of critics which he achieved but in a bad way
  35. victorialiewind
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Now Nicki is now just a rapper, she has to develop and we see it. Some songs are electronic and some are not. There are pop & rap, but Nicki is today's woman and she has to follow the trends. Electronic is the part of all genres.
  36. Wintersteban
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nicki es toda una explosión de color,alegría y rap duro en PFRR,sabe equilibrar las dosis exactas como en Beez in the trap… Expand
  37. wdaniel_v
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Un álbum bastante completo, amo Starships, Young Forever y Fire Burns también es muy buena.
  38. FrissonHD
    Aug 23, 2019
    6
    It's really a hit or miss with this one. If you're feeling some good hip/hop or pop vibes, I recommend this to anyone. If you're feeling more of a rap type of album, this isn't for you. There are really only a couple of songs on here I would call full on rap. Other than that, it's your basic go-to pop hit album.
  39. Lucasswiftie89
    Jul 20, 2019
    0
    Ridícula. Não sei onde esse povo vê essa escrota como rainha do rap. Mico e mais mico.
  40. marcelomoraes7
    Jul 20, 2019
    0
    ok simplesmente horrível, não gosto, músicas ruins não devia nem ter lançado
  41. hornysoul
    Oct 12, 2018
    4
    “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded” tem alguns momentos teatrais, com faixas bem produzidas e com um conteúdo lírico satisfatório. No entanto, a segunda metade do álbum continua a puxar pelo lado genérico e comercial de Nicki Minaj. Ela é uma das rappers mais originais da música rap, isso é certo. Talvez num futuro próximo veremos a artista num cenário ajustado ao seu estilo.
  42. ewhite
    Sep 2, 2018
    9
    A great chart-friendly album. Almost every song on the album is single material. It does have a lot of forgettable tracks, though.
  43. Omxrxrey
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    Amazing Roman zolanski is just another part of Nicki that shows off her amazing MC skills
  44. Lucazani
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    Well done album, mix of different genres and excellent collaborations with different artists.
  45. pasandolaqueen
    Aug 10, 2018
    0
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  46. RK13
    Jun 5, 2017
    9
    Pink Friday... Roman Reloaded remains Minaj's strongest album to date, showing the diversity of this woman's diversity as well as paving the way for new and upcoming female rappers.
  47. capa_gris
    Aug 22, 2016
    10
    Nicki is perfect for the occasion , his lyrics are danceable but also makes you dance and can take your side rudo.Canciones as Roman Reloaded , roman holiday , perfect songs are stupid hoe to remove your anger without being violent , songs like whip it , va va voom starship and you start dancing without moving a single bone, and songs like monroe marilin put you to mourn without taking aNicki is perfect for the occasion , his lyrics are danceable but also makes you dance and can take your side rudo.Canciones as Roman Reloaded , roman holiday , perfect songs are stupid hoe to remove your anger without being violent , songs like whip it , va va voom starship and you start dancing without moving a single bone, and songs like monroe marilin put you to mourn without taking a single tear… Expand
  48. mjscl15
    Feb 3, 2016
    6
    Mesmo nicki sendo uma artista talentosa esse álbum não expressa sua capacidades ao máximo, muitas músicas mal escritas, talvez por falta de tempo após seu album anterior, mal produzidas, e sem conteúdo.
    Melhores : champion, hov lane, roman reloaded e young forever.
  49. GustavoRibeiro
    Oct 16, 2015
    8
    Melhores músicas: Starships, Pound The Alarm, Whip It, Marilyn Monroe, Fire Burns, Stupid Hoe, Masquerade, Va Va Voom, Right By My Side, Champion
    .....
  50. Adidiuaney
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrível igual a ela e tudo que produz. Não tem originalidade, usa muita base, parece uma louca, isso é o que? Album infantil? TPP Pisa nisso!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  51. KevinnKlein
    Jul 3, 2015
    9
    This Album is the big new version of a woman on Rap. Nicki is the bestest! She combined styles, gave much of Pop Music but never leaving aside the rap. Bringing in an innovative way. She was beyond pop, experimenting with Hip-Hop and Rap giving us a timeless album. The Rap on the album has the chemical rap, but with a very good catch.
  52. ihavevocaloid
    Apr 15, 2015
    5
    This was probably Nicki Minaj's worst album to date. There are way too many dance tracks on here that are overly repetitive and don't show Nicki's talent as a rapper. I'd have to say the first half is better than Pink Friday but the second half is her attempt to make all the typical mediocre pop music out. Grade: C+. Highlights: "I Am Your Leader", "Come on a Cone", "Roman Reloaded". WorstThis was probably Nicki Minaj's worst album to date. There are way too many dance tracks on here that are overly repetitive and don't show Nicki's talent as a rapper. I'd have to say the first half is better than Pink Friday but the second half is her attempt to make all the typical mediocre pop music out. Grade: C+. Highlights: "I Am Your Leader", "Come on a Cone", "Roman Reloaded". Worst songs: "Starships", "Automatic", "Pound the Alarm"… Expand
  53. brockcheese
    Jan 30, 2015
    6
    The album is good where Nicki Minaj unleashes herself into full force with her cartoonish characters and clever writing. But then in other parts it gets bogged down by bland pop hooks and just lame production. Overall, it ultimately ruins the album before a disaster of a finish with Stupid Hoe, one of Nicki Minaj's worst songs.
  54. lucas24
    Dec 19, 2014
    7
    Bicha, a senhora sabe fazer melhor, viu! Mas, esse é album é bem legal, "Champion" sem duvida é uma das melhores musicas dela. Roman Reloaded é legal, mas não supera Pink Friday
  55. NathanCabello
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    The best album of Nicki, she managed to put the rap with pop perfectly, thrilling beats, good vocals that make this album something wonderful to hear.
    Highlights: Starships and Whip It
    Lows: Champion and Sex In The Lounge
  56. kolatrl
    Aug 30, 2014
    10
    I love this follow up album to Pink Friday, I love the tracks Roman Holiday, Beez In The Trap, Automatic & Masquerade. This album has many genres and I like that about this album.
  57. nathanlinnett
    Jul 11, 2014
    3
    As much as I love Nicki Minaj, and have bought numerous copies of this album for presents for my friends & family, I have to confess this is an absolute MESS of an album. I enjoy some of the tracks, but they don't flow together and this resembles more of a fan made collection of songs than a professional album. We can clearly see Minaj attempts to split the album into "stages" but itAs much as I love Nicki Minaj, and have bought numerous copies of this album for presents for my friends & family, I have to confess this is an absolute MESS of an album. I enjoy some of the tracks, but they don't flow together and this resembles more of a fan made collection of songs than a professional album. We can clearly see Minaj attempts to split the album into "stages" but it really doesn't work. These "stages" are as followed.

    STAGE 1: HIP-HOP
    STAGE 2: HARDCORE RAP
    STAGE 3: R&B
    STAGE 4: POP
    STAGE 5: BALLADS
    STAGE 6: THROWAWAY / NATIVE / OTHER / MORE POP

    Minaj opens her roller coaster of an album with a roller coaster song. Her incredibly whacky 'Roman Holiday'. Closely following the random stylings of 'Roman Holiday' is 'Come On A Cone'. This is basically three minutes and five seconds of Minaj bragging about her accomplishments and this is probably one of the worst tracks on the album. Next up is 'I Am Your Leader' which even though it follows the same recipe of 'Come On A Cone', and is still a bragging song, it turns out to be an album highlight, and verses from Rick Ross & Cam'ron are brilliantly received.Last in this "stage" comes 'Beez In The Trap'. If I said I'd never got down to this song I'd be lying, I have a guilty pleasure for this song. The lyrics are horrific, the production is a mess and 2 Chainz shows up to deliver one of the worst verses in his career, but put this song on and I will DEFINITELY be first on the floor twerking. The next stage in this **** of an album is more hardcore and features appearances from rap legends like Nas, Drake & Lil Wayne. First up is 'HOV Lane'. Another boast song in which Minaj compares herself to rap veteran Jay-Z (HOV). The song overall is...meh, kind of a copy of 'Come On A Cone'. Things really don't improve with 'Roman Reloaded', ANOTHER bragging song which also manages to cause offence and mock Christopher Bosh, and take jabs at the horrific columbine school shooting. And then Lil Wayne shows up to contribute a sex-driven verse with no really memorable lines.
    However, things seem to go from zero to hero with the brilliant addition of 'Champion'. The song starts out with a chilling verse from Minaj, and moves onto Nas, Drake and then finally Young Jeezy, all of whom add great verses to the song. The production and hook on this song is spectacular also. The R&B section is well received, as is the ballad section. The pop section however is awful. 'Starships', 'Pound The Alarm', 'Whip It' & 'Automatic' are all forgettable and sound pretty similar.

    Overall, the album is said to be an "experimental phase for Minaj to find her sound" but ten years into your career, you should already know your sound. This was a quick album full of guaranteed hits to rake in the cash. NOT impressed. I'd question why the album was nominated for a grammy but 2 Chainz was nominated also so I'll leave the lid on that can of worms FIRMLY shut.    … Expand
  58. slavejade
    Jun 24, 2014
    8
    Did Nicki break the rules with Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded? Yes. Is it something bad? Not at all. Saying that this album is "bad" just because of its pop/electro-pop tracks is just as dumb as saying that Eminem can't rap because he's white. Literally, there's nothing bad about successfully combining hip-hop music and pop culture (and not only pop music since Nicki brings pop beats added toDid Nicki break the rules with Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded? Yes. Is it something bad? Not at all. Saying that this album is "bad" just because of its pop/electro-pop tracks is just as dumb as saying that Eminem can't rap because he's white. Literally, there's nothing bad about successfully combining hip-hop music and pop culture (and not only pop music since Nicki brings pop beats added to a "pop" persona on this album's cover and music videos). Starting off with "Roman Holiday", a timeless and catchy track, the whole album brings us furious and rage-filled lyrics, mercilessly sung by her alter-ego, Roman Zolanski. The following tracks "Come On a Cone" and "I Am Your Leader" are pretty much equal to each other, with challenging hip-hop lyrics and pop choruses + an electronic instrumental. "Beez In The Trap" is surely its most ghetto moment, with a catchy chorus/hook and the amazing participation of 2 Chainz.
    Fast-forward to the track "Right By My Side", we see Nicki's attempt of bringing pop music inside of hip-hop, and she manages to do it quite well (despite for "Sex in the Lounge" and "Masquerade") through the following 6 or 7 tracks. As "Beautiful Sinner" ends, we get this classic and emotional ballad, "Marilyn Monroe", with Minaj's voice showing that she's not a common female rapper. "Young Forever", "Fire Burns" and "Gun Shot" are the most calm moment on this record, bringing naive and sweet lyrics blended with her voice being sweetly "modified" (not sure if it's a very good thing).
    And then we finish with a pop anthem with a (yet more) catchy chorus, "Va Va Voom", that has a calm and sexy bridge. It's not plausible, though, to say it is Nicki Minaj's best work, no. But she did gave us a record full of Top 40 hits and at the same time, well written lyrics, only stating her deserved title of "hip-hop queen" on nowadays.    … Expand
  59. FragileLamplite
    May 22, 2014
    6
    Although it lacks the focus and consistency of "Pink Friday", Nicki Minaj's critically divisive second album can be summed up as "Loud, Fun and Unapologetic". It is almost split evenly between rap and pop, which polarized many of her core fan base. Some of the collaborations are a bit questionable, and the pop portion can get a bit mindless and repetitive. This record definitely showsAlthough it lacks the focus and consistency of "Pink Friday", Nicki Minaj's critically divisive second album can be summed up as "Loud, Fun and Unapologetic". It is almost split evenly between rap and pop, which polarized many of her core fan base. Some of the collaborations are a bit questionable, and the pop portion can get a bit mindless and repetitive. This record definitely shows Minaj experimenting in EDM, as showcased on the lead single "Starships", although still retaining the hip hop qualities that she is known for. This album is not for everyone, but is still worth a listen.… Expand
  60. kanefoley
    Apr 27, 2014
    10
    This is a great album is you can appreciate it for what it is.. purely hip-hop fans will not like it, purely pop fans will not give it merit and purely R&B fans will find it a bad album. If you judge this album without the confides of 'genre' i believe that maybe you would enjoy the album a lot more. 10/10
  61. MetaCryptic
    Apr 8, 2014
    0
    Jesus Christ,

    the cancer some people call music, this album is as shallow as the person who made it. How **** like this reaches main stream is beyond me.

    You guys remember good music right? no? me either/s
  62. megavocalcritic
    Feb 23, 2014
    6
    Not bad for a rapper's album. I personally loved 11 out of 19 songs in the album. The rest of the songs were too generic and you have to listen to it at least a million times before it actually grows on you. Overall, it is a great effort for Nicki Minaj. Even though her range was limited, it was still properly utilised and I appreciate her for that.
  63. al3xlic0na
    Jan 7, 2014
    10
    Starships 7.5 Single Sold she is the Queen of Rap/Hip-Hop and no other female rapper could ever do what she is doing, she is just the best Rapper of all the time.
  64. carmenpaoladeol
    Jan 3, 2014
    0
    She's a weak, terrible rapper, the worst female rapper to ever join the female rap movement. Even with the fact that her next album is gonna flop and she's gonna disappear forever, what Nicki Minaj did to the female rap movement is totally terrible and very scary.
  65. carlos_abraao2
    Jan 3, 2014
    0
    I earned this album before but I've thrown it on the trash. This is obviously the WORST album released by a female rapper, ever. I have no words to describe this crappy, attention seeking album.

    "Rap songs" Too much cuss words (unnecessary cussing actually). Very non-sense lyrics, the song "Roman Holiday" is terrible as she tries to call attention with her weirdness. The only good    I earned this album before but I've thrown it on the trash. This is obviously the WORST album released by a female rapper, ever. I have no words to describe this crappy, attention seeking album.

    "Rap songs" Too much cuss words (unnecessary cussing actually). Very non-sense lyrics, the song "Roman Holiday" is terrible as she tries to call attention with her weirdness. The only good "rap" song on this album is Champion because it includes Nas as a featured singer, although the message of the song it's cliche.

    Pop songs Too MUCH auto tune, very dumb lyrics. "Starships were meant to fly" & "I'm a bad b*tch with no muzzle" are some of the lyrics that I was able to found between tracks 10-18. Yeah, that's scary.

    Not to mention the final track. That's the worst song I heard in my whole life.

    If you've given this album a positive review, please kill yourself.    … Expand
  66. TheLotus
    Dec 31, 2013
    0
    Honestly, it's an album of rap or hip hop (mediocre). Not original, also I think what makes it better is the dance. The best songs are (Whip It, Starships and Va Va Voom). Another thing that makes it annoying, is very long. Diciendio conclude that "Roman Holiday" is the worst song on the disc.
  67. mike4444
    Dec 30, 2013
    2
    Va va voom earned this song a 1 and pound the alarm got it another bar. If those songs were any worse, it would have gotten no rating. The songs are kinda disturbing quite honestly. It's almost like she's trying to make terrible music. Stupid Hoe DESTROYS THE ALBUM. I would have given it a mixed review if it wasn't for that song but Stupid Hoe is, honestly, one of the worst songs inVa va voom earned this song a 1 and pound the alarm got it another bar. If those songs were any worse, it would have gotten no rating. The songs are kinda disturbing quite honestly. It's almost like she's trying to make terrible music. Stupid Hoe DESTROYS THE ALBUM. I would have given it a mixed review if it wasn't for that song but Stupid Hoe is, honestly, one of the worst songs in existence. It's annoying and would be laughably bad but there's just so much to despise that you don't laugh.… Expand
  68. drobinson35
    Dec 1, 2013
    5
    What happened?
    This the only question that can be asked to describe the train wreck that is NIcki Minaj's sophomore effort 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded". For an artist who burst onto the scene so unique, fresh, and funky as hell... Nicki Minaj has certainly lost her step. Following her 2010 debut 'Pink Friday' wasn't going to be an easy task, and but she didn't even come anywhere close    What happened?
    This the only question that can be asked to describe the train wreck that is NIcki Minaj's sophomore effort 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded". For an artist who burst onto the scene so unique, fresh, and funky as hell... Nicki Minaj has certainly lost her step. Following her 2010 debut 'Pink Friday' wasn't going to be an easy task, and but she didn't even come anywhere close with this glorified re-release. The first half of 'Reloaded' plays out like a continuation of 'Pink Friday'. The same edgy rap, just a little less exciting 2 years removed from her debut. The second half of this 22 track juggernaut, plays out even worse..... like a typical label creation radio pop star. I understand the concept of creating a little something for everyone, but to pack it on a 22 track set just makes it so un-interesting and ultimately a let down (speaking album wise) because it completely fails to be cohesive.

    That all being said... there are certainly a few standouts out of the bloated mess of a track list. 'Starships', the #1 chart smashing lead single will obviously be a cult favorite because, well, Nicki taught us such a groundbreaking new lesson... "Starships.... They were meant to fly". Pop wise 'Whip It', 'Pound the Alarm' and 'Va Va Voom' are certainly fun party jams.... while rap wise, 'Roman Reloaded', 'Stupid Hoe' and 'Roman Holiday' all prove Nicki hasn't lost her chops.....

    Overall the album's a mess..... better luck tying it up a little more cohesively next time Nicki.    … Expand
  69. usachoppers1
    Nov 12, 2013
    0
    LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOO what the actual is this who ever approved this you needa quit music or life man!!! i laughed so hard listeing to this crap!! lmaooooooo yo how this right here you should act like this never existed smh you suck nicki, you ruining music!! pure rubbish
  70. oldskoolHipHop
    Nov 12, 2013
    0
    the first time i heard it i was like what the am i listening to' Once again leaving her roots of rap and hip hop she turned to pop music. Really BAD pop music. with poor lyricism and so much focus on beef, she once again focused on Lil' Kim and made this album solely on Kim... Re-evaluate your sound, and stop appeasing other outlets ans you will lose in the end.
  71. gabrielzbernini
    Sep 29, 2013
    0
    Bubblegum, pop, dumb, non-sense, TERRIBLE lyrics, annoying voice, too much autotune, very very pop. I don't know why this is even classified as a hip-hop album. Between tracks 10-22 there's only bubblegum pop-dance club hits. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.
  72. DrewBrauer
    Sep 1, 2013
    5
    Two year's later, Minaj let's her alter ego Roman out of the box with "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" her long awaited second release, thanks to her smash hit "Starships" she hopes that lighting can strike twice for her, and while the second half of her album is great if conventional dance pop heavy, I can't get over how forgettable and boring the first half of this album is, Roman ReloadedTwo year's later, Minaj let's her alter ego Roman out of the box with "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" her long awaited second release, thanks to her smash hit "Starships" she hopes that lighting can strike twice for her, and while the second half of her album is great if conventional dance pop heavy, I can't get over how forgettable and boring the first half of this album is, Roman Reloaded is a big disappointment for fans of her first album and will divide up whether you like it or not, and for me I'm in the middle. The first half of this album has some the worst rap songs I've heard in a while, with such bland and boring tunes like "Come on a Cone" and "Roman Reloaded" which is unfortunately paired up with Lil Wayne. There is no story to tell and it all just sounds like extras from her last album that she couldn't squeeze in, so she put them in here. The first half is painfully nine songs long (you could've cut out at least three of those songs) that are all rap that's plain vanilla, the only exception from the first half that I liked was the duet with Chris Brown on the song "Right By My Side" which was surprising heartfelt and honest. The second half was much better if not perfect, starting off with the song "Starships" and it keeps on going with other standouts like "Pound the Alarm" and "Whip it" it all sounds like a different and much better album than from the previous nine songs. But most people will end up hating it due to the fact that all of it is dance pop, well it does work better than just normal rap. The second half has some flaws, some of the songs get a little boring with all the EDM, plus the final song "Stupid Hoe" could've been cut out. Also this album is very long with nineteen songs some people might not get to the final few songs, which show off Minaj's vocals which are pretty great. Overall I can't recommend Roman Reloaded cause you may enjoy one half but hate the other half, at best I could say that you should just get the singles you like instead of the whole package, you'll thank me later.… Expand
  73. BWETMatangi
    Aug 16, 2013
    9
    I enjoyed "Roman Reloaded". Half off the album are pop songs, the other half rap songs. This is Nicki's best album. Best songs are "Come On A Cone" and "Roman Holiday".
  74. Scumbag_
    Jul 29, 2013
    10
    Oh my god... i totally love this album! ''Champion'' is probably the greatest song. She's not only a rapper, she can sing too. Of course Nicki isn't the best but it's still great and enjoyable.
  75. Gzbernini
    Jul 15, 2013
    0
    Unoriginal, mainstream, not worthy for real hip-hop fans. This album has destroyed her career as female rapper, and that's probably her last one. Period.
  76. Zeutrinox
    Apr 24, 2013
    1
    This is what you get for having a fake African American without any talent and sing. Pretty much repetitive lyrics over and over again. I would call this a disgrace to the music industry.
  77. sil3nt_nick
    Mar 27, 2013
    9
    Amazing lyrics and jaw-dropping songs show Nicki Minaj is "where the top begins." Stand out tracks like "Starships," "Pound the Alarm," "Whip It," and "Marilyn Monroe" 'touch the sky' (as quoted from "Starships") Minaj turned toward a more musical tone in her sophomore album which unfortunately does not show as much talent, as most tracks are drowned in autotune
  78. LanaDelRey
    Mar 24, 2013
    10
    One Of The Best Albums Of 2012! Roman Returns! Every Song Off Roman Reloaded Is Amazing! One Of The Mot Underated Album Of The Year!
  79. survivorfan989
    Jan 28, 2013
    6
    Probably a little better than her first album but it still holds a good half of songs that you can skip, so luckily with more than 20 songs there are at least another half worth listening to.
  80. SugarVenomOhyea
    Jan 24, 2013
    4
    This album was over-whemingly disappointing, after the moderate debut by the female rapper, Better was expected. Unfortunately not. If the follow up to this is double the disappointment, Nicki will have to search the dustbin for fresh songs.
  81. foowombats
    Dec 11, 2012
    1
    I'm not a huge fan of this genre of music anyway, but Nicki seems to have taken hip-hop/pop to a whole new level.Gone are the days of the greats; Run DMC and Beastie boys. Rappers like Eminem and Professor Green seem to be the only hope, the hip-hop genre has left. Nicki Minaj seems to be the new banner man, well banner woman of the decay of the genre and the music industry as a whole.I'm not a huge fan of this genre of music anyway, but Nicki seems to have taken hip-hop/pop to a whole new level.Gone are the days of the greats; Run DMC and Beastie boys. Rappers like Eminem and Professor Green seem to be the only hope, the hip-hop genre has left. Nicki Minaj seems to be the new banner man, well banner woman of the decay of the genre and the music industry as a whole. Pretty talentless, with horrible songs and worst of all is completely full of herself. She first came to my attention with her terriblerip off of the Big Pink's - dominoes, on her previous album. Though while that was just bearable, this 2nd one is not. I mean Beez in the trap? Holy Christ alive - that should not be called music!!!… Expand
  82. 1stBorn
    Nov 18, 2012
    2
    Okay, although I didn't like Pink Friday, I'd give Nicki Minaj this, she is unique. Yeah I know, it sounds weird. But you can't say she isn't original, and if some other female rapper came in wore a pink wig, rapped in a British accent and sung in autotune that she wouldn't be compared to Nicki. Seriously though, she has proved she could hold her own with the best of them, such as Kanye,Okay, although I didn't like Pink Friday, I'd give Nicki Minaj this, she is unique. Yeah I know, it sounds weird. But you can't say she isn't original, and if some other female rapper came in wore a pink wig, rapped in a British accent and sung in autotune that she wouldn't be compared to Nicki. Seriously though, she has proved she could hold her own with the best of them, such as Kanye, Jay & Em. And I can respect that her debut was much more hip hop based than pop based.

    So seeing this, I thought it was a reissue of Pink Friday. I mean let's be honest it sounds like it would be Pink Friday with some extra tracks. But this is not Pink Friday, no Roman Reloaded is much, much worse. I mean it is catastrophically bad. I counted 5 tracks on this album I liked, the rest was either filler or garbage. And I had the same total for Pink Friday too, the only difference is where as Pink Friday gave you mercy with 13 tracks. This tortures you with 19 tracks and 70 minutes of which 80% is bad. She uses ungodly annoying flows that would make the punchline rap look subtle. What's worst is that Nicki (oh, I'm sorry, I mean Roman) is starting to turn into a pop diva and those 8 or 9 songs are obnoxious. Her singing is obnoxious, her raps are obnoxious, the production is obnoxious, it makes Lady Gaga sound like Sarah McLachlan. Let me put it to you this way, if you liked Roman's Revenge (like me), you'll like 5 of these songs, if you liked Did It On Em, you'll like half of these songs, if you like Super Bass, you'll like the other half plus the deluxe edition bonus tracks. I'll give her credit that she's trying to be diverse and trying to reach out for different sounds. It's just, to me, she failed at doing most of these sounds particularly well. Don't look for the Nicki who said she's "returning to her roots on this album" here folks, that Nicki is nowhere to be found.    … Expand
  83. Spotlights
    Nov 17, 2012
    6
    You know what? This isn't half-bad. There's certainly something for everyone. Ok, some of the songs can be a bit hit-and-miss - but this is certainly her strongest collection to date. The only issue I have is the track order.
  84. jfrotylpe532
    Nov 11, 2012
    0
    She's back and this time she has even worst songs. She could be an executioner just by singing to people. How she ever became an artist (along with Drake and Lil Wayne) the world will never know.
  85. EchoPHC
    Nov 9, 2012
    8
    I feel as if she split her fans in two. Half of them don't like the pop songs and some don't like the Rap songs. I feel as if she would have blended them more with a twist it wouldn't have been split.

    All in all I love the album. Sex In The Lounge. I know she can satisfy both of her audiences on the re release.
  86. JotaBrasil
    Nov 4, 2012
    7
    Com alguns anos de blog nas costas, já posso me orgulhar de ver carreiras nascerem e depois prosperar ou morrer. Uma delas que o blog acompanha desde o comecinho é o da Nicki Minaj bem antes dela estourar e virar um dos nomes ou o nome mais importante da nova geração de artistas americanos. Já tinha reparado no talento dessa rapper muito antes dela virarCom alguns anos de blog nas costas, já posso me orgulhar de ver carreiras nascerem e depois prosperar ou morrer. Uma delas que o blog acompanha desde o comecinho é o da Nicki Minaj bem antes dela estourar e virar um dos nomes ou o nome mais importante da nova geração de artistas americanos. Já tinha reparado no talento dessa rapper muito antes dela virar mainstream. Posso me orgulhar de não ter sido "arrebatado" não apenas por que ela está no topo, mas por ter reconhecido uma artista competente atrás da persona que ela foi criando para si. Com o lançamento do primeiro álbum dela, Pink Friday, ela foi promovida "a coisa mais quente do pedaço" e vi ela se tornando multifacetada misturando hip hop com pop em um álbum "com resultado abaixo do esperado, mas bem além da média" parafraseando eu mesmo no Primeira Impressão do álbum. Um ano e quase meio depois, Nicki consolidou sua carreira e vai lançar seu segundo álbum continuação de PF que foi intitulado Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. E como resultado posso dizer que o trabalho ficou com resultado acima do esperado, mas na média de outros trabalhos.

    Explicando: Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded é bem melhor no resultado final que seu antecessor, mas fica na média se compararmos com outros trabalhos do estilo. Acontece que, apesar de colocar sua marca bem distinta com rapper/cantora de múltiplas personalidades, toda a produção fica presa a formulas já usadas tanto do lado hip hop, do R&B e do pop. Aqui, bem mais que no PF, a divisão entre estilos está muito bem definida. Começa com hip hop, passa pelo R&B e termina no pop/dance. Então, nada mais justo que dividir cada segmento para avaliar melhor o álbum.

    Hip Hop (Das faixa 1 até a 6 e com influência pesada na 7)

    O começo o álbum mostra Nicki no seu campo original misturando batidas mais marcadas e momentos mais estilizados. Algumas canções parecem pré-fabricadas em sua construção de arranjo. Esse hip hop mais street pode ser encontrado em vários contemporâneos de Nicki. Ela vai de Roman até a Nicki verdadeira com poucos momentos geniais, mas sempre mantendo o nível alto. O que chama atenção é que a maioria dos featurings se encontram nessa parte fazendo em certos momento ela quase ser eclipsada por alguns pesos pesados. As composições mostram em sua maioria uma Nicki que acerta nas partes mais sérias e se diverte nas de conotação mais despreocupada. E daqui que vem a melhor canção do álbum: Champion, com os pesos pesados Nas, Drake e Young Jeezy. Uma batida mais tradicional, mas elevada com a ótima letra e o trabalho inspirado de todos os envolvidos. Também de destaca Roman Reloaded (resenhada a seguir) e a esquizofrênica Roman Holiday que a versão para o álbum é melhor que podia se esperar depois da apresentação no Grammy.

    R&B (Com certa influência na faixa 7 que é Champion e na 8 e 9)

    Falando das duas com maior influência no estilo que são a 8 e a 9, temos o pior momento do álbum. Seja na "romântica" Right By My Side com o Chris Brown e na estranha Sex In The Lounge com cara de faixa do álbum do Lil' Wayne que não por acaso ele faz o featuring a lado de Bobby V. Falando dessa última, ela simplesmente deixa para escanteio a "dona" da canção. Completamente dispensável.

    Pop (Da faixa 10 até a versão Deluxe)

    A parte mais coesa do álbum mostrando a melhor faceta do trabalho. Comandado principalmente por RedOne, o lado pop do trabalho é um dos melhores pop/dance chiclete do últimos tempos. Todas as canções são feitas para tocar nas rádios do mundo inteiro, dançantes ao extremo, boas composições mesmo sem fugir do arroz com feijão, com interpretações que apenas Nicki consegue dá ao misturar cantar com o rap. Então, qual o problema? A questão é: será essa faceta um desejo de Nicki ou a gravadora vendo o potencial dela com o estilo a fez ir por esse caminho? Essa dúvida e a sensação que as músicas se parecem muito uma com as outras, ainda mais colocadas uma atrás da outra, dá uma prejudicada no resultado final. Aqui a melhor faixa sem dúvida nenhuma é a ótima Beautiful Sinner. Uma mistura de dubstep com dance resgatando as origens de Nicki. A segunecia de Starships, Pound the Alarm e Whip It e acertada. Enquanto Marilyn Monroe é uma balada pop diferente, mas bem legal. Tem a interessante parceria com o rei do dacehall Beenie Man em Gun Shot. O erro aqui está em Fire Burns que não mostra nada e faz o ritmo caí antes do final. O mais curioso é ver Stupid Hoe fechando a versão normal já que apesar da pegada mais "violenta" seria a canção que mais chegou perto da mistura hip hop, pop e o "estilo Nicki" que ela já fez.

    Nicki Minaj ainda consegue se destacar e Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded mostra uma artista mais madura, mas ainda falta entregar o "álbum". Quem sabe na próxima?    … Expand
  87. iamhiphop
    Nov 3, 2012
    0
    Terrible. This album is a hot mess. The album is half rap, half pop. A failed experiment. The rap tracks were lazy and filled with cartoon voices and lots of features. The pop tracks, where Nicki sold out completely, are also lazy. They sound like throw-away songs from Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, Jennifer Lopez, and Britney Spears and all have that crappy techno-dance sound. Then theTerrible. This album is a hot mess. The album is half rap, half pop. A failed experiment. The rap tracks were lazy and filled with cartoon voices and lots of features. The pop tracks, where Nicki sold out completely, are also lazy. They sound like throw-away songs from Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, Jennifer Lopez, and Britney Spears and all have that crappy techno-dance sound. Then the album ends with Stupid Hoe, which is one of the worst rap songs ever witten, even worse than anything written by her YMCMB partners, MMG, 2 Chainz, Soulja Boy, and Waka Flocka Flame. One of the worst albums ever. -10/10… Expand
  88. kendylmau5
    Oct 18, 2012
    4
    Minaj has more personalities than her "alter egos" Roman, Barbie, Martha, etc. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded certainly has its theatrical and more stellar moments; opener "Roman Holiday" introduces Minaj's flamboyant "demon" known as Roman Zolanski through a whacky happy-core rap whilst following tracks "Come On a Cone", "I Am Your Leader", and "Beez In the Trap" are their own wonderlandsMinaj has more personalities than her "alter egos" Roman, Barbie, Martha, etc. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded certainly has its theatrical and more stellar moments; opener "Roman Holiday" introduces Minaj's flamboyant "demon" known as Roman Zolanski through a whacky happy-core rap whilst following tracks "Come On a Cone", "I Am Your Leader", and "Beez In the Trap" are their own wonderlands when it comes to production and lyrical content). However, its second half turns into an all-out generic radio pleaser, beginning with "Starships", the RedOne produced lead single that's catchy and radio-friendly, but is obviously made for commerce and bottles up Minaj's talent. Its dance-pop tracks aren't necessarily "bad", just formulaic and could be sang by any pop diva in this business. Roman Reloaded fails to deliver the clever lyrical content and production its predecessor, Pink Friday, sold millions for. Minaj is one of rap music's most unique rappers, whether you hate her or not, and maybe we'll see her reveal that side of her (the true side) in the near or distant future.… Expand
  89. Vamp
    Oct 15, 2012
    0
    This album is not very well put together. It sounds as if Nicki Minaj does not even know what she wants it to sound like. She pretends to have total control over both rap and pop; however, she was not confident enough to release this album with any less than nineteen tracks. Many of these tracks sound incomplete as well. "Beez In The Trap" endlessly repeats the same lyric. "Pound TheThis album is not very well put together. It sounds as if Nicki Minaj does not even know what she wants it to sound like. She pretends to have total control over both rap and pop; however, she was not confident enough to release this album with any less than nineteen tracks. Many of these tracks sound incomplete as well. "Beez In The Trap" endlessly repeats the same lyric. "Pound The Alarm" has an instrumental for a chorus. "Whip It" is supposed to sound like a pop song, but it does not even have a bridge. Nicki Minaj needs to spend more time making quality tracks and not just putting many tracks together.… Expand
  90. LuizCC
    Oct 13, 2012
    3
    Minaj's raps is not the bigger trouble in this album. Half urban-rap, and half cheesy-pop, the problem is the production of the songs. While the urban-rap part has it's good merit, the electropop- David Guetta's kind- makes the whole album sound like a big collage of club bangers songs with none other purpose than blast the charts and sells thousands of copies. Maybe Minaj has to redeemMinaj's raps is not the bigger trouble in this album. Half urban-rap, and half cheesy-pop, the problem is the production of the songs. While the urban-rap part has it's good merit, the electropop- David Guetta's kind- makes the whole album sound like a big collage of club bangers songs with none other purpose than blast the charts and sells thousands of copies. Maybe Minaj has to redeem herself in terms of production, and this album proves it.… Expand
  91. AnalyDewa
    Oct 6, 2012
    2
    I just wanna believe that someone likes this xyt...Nicki started as a good rapper, with non oficial songs like Still I Rise, N.I.G.G.A.Z and Itty Bitty Piggy, and now that she is famous, she forgot that she's just a reductive form of Lil Kim and want to be a black and flopped version of Lady Gaga + Katy Perry . But i have the hope that she will recognize her fall and turn back to be aI just wanna believe that someone likes this xyt...Nicki started as a good rapper, with non oficial songs like Still I Rise, N.I.G.G.A.Z and Itty Bitty Piggy, and now that she is famous, she forgot that she's just a reductive form of Lil Kim and want to be a black and flopped version of Lady Gaga + Katy Perry . But i have the hope that she will recognize her fall and turn back to be a trash rapper and back to Trindad to never coming back to media.… Expand
  92. FlorenceWong
    Jul 25, 2012
    7
    This album is a little like reading Dickens; it's not bad, just overcrowded. There was no reason why Nicki had to cram each of these songs onto this album. It's colossal. The problem is, there is so much fat that could have been cut out, much like a Dickens novel. 'Sex In the Lounge,' 'Automatic,' 'Beautiful Sinner,' 'Young Forever,' and 'Fire Burns' really aren't needed. If you left theThis album is a little like reading Dickens; it's not bad, just overcrowded. There was no reason why Nicki had to cram each of these songs onto this album. It's colossal. The problem is, there is so much fat that could have been cut out, much like a Dickens novel. 'Sex In the Lounge,' 'Automatic,' 'Beautiful Sinner,' 'Young Forever,' and 'Fire Burns' really aren't needed. If you left the rest, you're left with a great album that crosses genre boundaries easily. She's doing her thing, though, and that demands a lot of respect.… Expand
  93. kbyrd2
    Jul 10, 2012
    3
    The first 9 songs as a whole barely pass as good. The rest of the album is pure garbage. Incohesive, messy, all over the place, rushed, Just, trash. Terrible follow up to Pink Friday
  94. HRMN
    Jun 26, 2012
    7
    I'm not the fan of rap and I thought that I will not really enjoy this album, but I did. Half of the songs on the album just make you want to stand up and dance. It's really great to listen singing and rapping in the same song. No matter if like rap or not, I would like this.
  95. Vades
    Jun 5, 2012
    6
    Quite an interesting album ina waay. Around about the first haflf of the album is dedicated to minimalistic rap beats with lyrics to both match and boot. Unfortunately the second haly falls into little more than generic pop music which plays safe if nothing else. One just wishes nicki would have the guts to embelish he r creative side much more. A 6.5 for me, however mc willl not let oneQuite an interesting album ina waay. Around about the first haflf of the album is dedicated to minimalistic rap beats with lyrics to both match and boot. Unfortunately the second haly falls into little more than generic pop music which plays safe if nothing else. One just wishes nicki would have the guts to embelish he r creative side much more. A 6.5 for me, however mc willl not let one gvve decimal ratings… Expand
  96. ManilaCritic
    Jun 4, 2012
    5
    The album is not all bad, I love the rap tracks like "beez In the Trap", "I Am Your Leader", "Champion" and whoever says "Roman Holiday" is a bad song, doesn't know music because that song is a experimental pop creation. The pop songs whoever leave a sour taste in my mouth. "Va Va Voom" & "Automatic" are the only good pop records on this album. The album is not bad but its not as cohesiveThe album is not all bad, I love the rap tracks like "beez In the Trap", "I Am Your Leader", "Champion" and whoever says "Roman Holiday" is a bad song, doesn't know music because that song is a experimental pop creation. The pop songs whoever leave a sour taste in my mouth. "Va Va Voom" & "Automatic" are the only good pop records on this album. The album is not bad but its not as cohesive as I wanted it to be.… Expand
  97. GagaForGhibli
    May 28, 2012
    10
    This Album Was Panned Since The Start..
    But In My Opinion This Is Better Than Pink Friday This Album Shows That Nicki Can Rap And Sing!
    Amazing Variety Of Songs!
    One Of The Best Albums Of 2012!
  98. oceansroar
    May 26, 2012
    1
    Fluff for the ears, but just barely. Starships is pure pop music without and lyrics to chew upon, but the rest left me wishing i just did not listen to it.
  99. djlollyb
    May 4, 2012
    0
    Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded is a complete mess.
    From the awful sound of "Roman Holiday" "Stupid Hoe" (the worst song on the album) & "I Am Your Leader" to the better sound of "Marilyn Monroe" (the only good song on the album), Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded pretty much sums up the awfulness of Nicki's music.
  100. MartianLeaks
    May 3, 2012
    7
    Quick question, though... Where is Roman? It seems like we've once again been stood up with false promise of a harder Nicki Minaj, but it seems the album was transformed into something more commercially acceptable. Rumor has it the label had some issues with the turn out and asked Nicki to hit the studio again to give more radio hits. That's just a rumor.Truth or not, it does make sense.Quick question, though... Where is Roman? It seems like we've once again been stood up with false promise of a harder Nicki Minaj, but it seems the album was transformed into something more commercially acceptable. Rumor has it the label had some issues with the turn out and asked Nicki to hit the studio again to give more radio hits. That's just a rumor.Truth or not, it does make sense.

    Gossip aside, Nicki Minaj just served up some of the best pop tracks of 2012, so far. She pretty much hit the nail on the head with the entire pop side of the album. Each of the pop tracks is a ecstasy riddled, pelvic thrusting night at a dance bar with strobe lights blinking so bright you can see them when you close your eyes. "Starships" was the first fully treated single from the album. This song proves that Nicki isn't going to just settle for snatching the gold encrusted crown worn by rap's queen. She wants to be a pop princess as well. Billboard is backing her up, as Starships has served as a stronger radio song than the most recent songs from Rihanna, Britney & Gaga. To be honest, the song is pretty generic up until we get past the chorus. Then the beat drops like a ton of bricks and we're instantly drowned in a flood of bass thudding dubstep and a chanting chorus of vocoder "Oohs." In the club, you can't help but hop around like a foolish child and in the car you'll get so lost in the electric beat that you'll look up to see the people in the car besides you pointing and laughing. Easily the best choice on the album to make pop fans aware that Nicki is tackling more than just the urban charts.

    "Pound the Alarm" was the fan-favorite snippet when NickiDaily.com posted them. It follows the same formula as "Starships" but has an even more hardcore club feel. It's like Nicki's answer to Rihanna's "Where Have You Been." Ironically, those are both my favorite tracks on each of their albums. The only difference is that Nicki actually has verses instead of just a chorus and a bridge. I dare you to try and not dance to this tune. You have to be a bitter old **** to not fall in love with this track.

    "Whip It" is a lot more toned down than the first two pop tracks on the album. It still plays heavily on the top 40's current most popular sound, but it is accompanied by catch, imitate-able lyrics that drops into a sexy drum section during the verses. The hard-cracking bullwhip that accompanies the transitions each part of the song is the cherry on top and of course the way that the song ends is flawless. It's really how every song should end.

    Jumping down a few tracks to "Va Va Voom," I think she made a mistake not adding it right after "Beautiful Sinner." It's help keep the tempo of the album before dipping a bit in "Marilyn Monroe." Nicki keeps her vocals smooth which meshes really well with Dr. Luke's beat... and can we have a round of applause for Dr. Luke, who finally did something different than what he pretty much handed to ever artist he's work with since 2010.

    On to the rap side of the album...

    "Roman Holiday" was one of the main reasons I pre-ordered the album. I absolutely loved the Grammy performance and have been listening to the audio since the day it aired. That said, the delivery is completely different and a bit disappointed. She hit that point were she was a little too animated and corny. Still, it's a good track and serves as a great introduction, not only to the album, but to the world of Roman Zolanski.

    I think she found a better balance during "I Am Your Leader." My one beef with this song is that it sounds too much like Lil Wayne wrote it. She's just rapping anything that rhymes. She's a good storyteller. She shouldn't be shelling out any cliché that comes to mind. Rick Ross picks up the lyrical slack. He's really been stepping up in the rap world. Why Cam'ron though? Is he making a comeback?

    "Beez In The Trap" is an absolutely trashy mess... so why do I live for it? I caught myself in the shower rapping this whole song to me shampoo and conditioner bottles like they were battling me. The beat just really goes extra hard. I just wish it wasn't 2Chainz. Saw them in concert at a club a few weekends ago and it was a horrid, **** mess.

    In the end, Nicki did a great job of topping the original Pink Friday album. I think she did a lovely job of fully crossing over. It's going to create a nice, explosive year for her. With the right promotion, she can probably land her first #1 on the Hot 100 and maybe even get her hands on one of those shiny Grammys. She just has to pray that Beyoncé can't find a babysitter for Baby Blue long enough to hit the studio, though we know that's not happening.

    I'll give this album a 7/10. I'd like to see Nicki focus more on her lyrical growth rather than just making songs that will be hits. I know it's kind of give and take, but you have to find the balance. Just ask Jay-Z.    … Expand
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#6 Most Discussed Album of 2012
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#60 Most Shared Album of 2012

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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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