Pink Friday
by Nicki Minaj
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7.2

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  1. All_ButTrU4
    Apr 5, 2022
    5
    This is THAT album. The one when a promising artist debuts with a fresh captivating sound and image backed by extraordinary skill . The features here are so impressive and only a testament to her power. The Eminem assisted romans revenge is one of my favorite rap songs ever (in spite of it's casual homophobic slur usage) and the phenomenal "moment for life" music video lives rent free inThis is THAT album. The one when a promising artist debuts with a fresh captivating sound and image backed by extraordinary skill . The features here are so impressive and only a testament to her power. The Eminem assisted romans revenge is one of my favorite rap songs ever (in spite of it's casual homophobic slur usage) and the phenomenal "moment for life" music video lives rent free in ny head. It's not a perfect album but it's a perfect start.… Expand
  2. brockcheese
    Jan 29, 2015
    7
    I really enjoy this album. Nicki Minaj definitely knows what she wants to express about herself and her past. It also features tons of cool guest stars, from Kanye West to Rihanna. There are parts where the music can be a bit aggravating however, mostly due to the mediocre production and autotune. But other than that, this is a very good album.
  3. RonaldOVOXO
    Feb 3, 2012
    4
    disappointed album. Only good songs were Did it on em, Romans Revenge & Fly. Nicki could be could if she really put time into her work. She rushed this album and it became a disappointment. Nicki plz let Roman Reloded be better than this
  4. hydrawithears
    Jan 10, 2012
    6
    It may be a little hard for Missy Elliott to regain the crown for the Queen of Hip-Hop taking into account the current star status of Nicki Minaj. Pink Friday performed extremely well and became one of the most talked about rap albums in a while. Yet, full of A-list appearances (Drake, Eminem, Kanye, Rihanna, and others) and perfectly produced, it disappointed some people. It is just theyIt may be a little hard for Missy Elliott to regain the crown for the Queen of Hip-Hop taking into account the current star status of Nicki Minaj. Pink Friday performed extremely well and became one of the most talked about rap albums in a while. Yet, full of A-list appearances (Drake, Eminem, Kanye, Rihanna, and others) and perfectly produced, it disappointed some people. It is just they expected something different. The cover depicting the Trinidadian-born rapper as a Barbie did not come as ironic. Indeed, many of those tracks are of bubblegum nature as the whole LP turns in pop direction way too often. There is nothing wrong with sweet beats: Super Bass is simply excellent and no wonder it became Minajâ… Expand
  5. Dsros96
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    The best female rap debut ever. She came to conquer, to build an empire, with her pen. And she did it. You might think because this album is flooded with icons (Eminem, Rihanna, Kanye) they would outhsine her but no, she always stands out.
  6. BWETMatangi
    Aug 7, 2013
    5
    Kind of disappointing. I can't really tell which is more disappointing, her rapping attempts, or the other singers or rappers on the album. The songs are catchy, though.
  7. ihavevocaloid
    Apr 15, 2015
    7
    A strong debut from Nicki Minaj. None of this album failed to live up to Nicki's outstanding verse on Kanye West's "Monster" (well... maybe... "Roman's Revenge"...) but most of it shows Nicki Minaj's talent as a rapper, as well as her vocals fit for singing (but not singing mediocre pop like "Super Bass" or "Check It Out"). The production is dull at times, but her rapping talent makes upA strong debut from Nicki Minaj. None of this album failed to live up to Nicki's outstanding verse on Kanye West's "Monster" (well... maybe... "Roman's Revenge"...) but most of it shows Nicki Minaj's talent as a rapper, as well as her vocals fit for singing (but not singing mediocre pop like "Super Bass" or "Check It Out"). The production is dull at times, but her rapping talent makes up for it. Grade: B. Highlights: "Roman's Revenge", "Save Me", "Moment 4 Life". Worst song: "Super Bass"… Expand
  8. GagaForGhibli
    May 28, 2012
    7
    A Very Good Debut Album For A Rap Artist!
    I Enjoy All Of The Songs, But The Reason I Marked The Album Down From A 9 To A 7 Was Nicki Does Not Need More Than Half The Song On The Album To Feat. Someone!
    Overall A Nice Album!
  9. LilScience
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    Jamais tinha visto uma cor tão parecida com um artista, Rosa você logo lembra a Pink hahaha a Nicki também, as perucas foram e ainda são marca registrada dela, Nicki revolucionou o mundo do rap com seu flow divertido e músicas animadas e diferentes, algo nada parecido com as rappers anteriores (todo o respeito por elas), mas é fato que Nicki tinha uma identidade própria, e em seus visuaisJamais tinha visto uma cor tão parecida com um artista, Rosa você logo lembra a Pink hahaha a Nicki também, as perucas foram e ainda são marca registrada dela, Nicki revolucionou o mundo do rap com seu flow divertido e músicas animadas e diferentes, algo nada parecido com as rappers anteriores (todo o respeito por elas), mas é fato que Nicki tinha uma identidade própria, e em seus visuais também icônicos.

    Mas sobre o álbum, Pink Friday foi e ainda é uma referência para novas rappers olhar e realmente tomar notas.
    Com músicas com Eminem, Will.I.Am., Drake e Natasha Bedingfield; se mostrou versátil tanto no rap assim como no dance/pop, trazendo atenção de grandes meios como a Billboard e Rolling Stones, e nisso logo ela foi pavimentando seu caminho na música na billboard hot 100, com várias entradas como Super Bass e Moment 4 Life com Drake, dois ótimos singles que marcaram sua carreira bem no começo.

    Uma faixa que foi sampleada, que realmente chamou minha atenção foi 'Blazin' além de ter um flow impecável, Nicki mostrou cultura, farofa como dizem hahaha, e muita qualidade, essa música nos traz para uma nova dimensão.
    Um não single 'Dear Old Nicki', é uma faixa emocionante onde a 'nova' Nicki joga um papo emocionante para a 'antiga', isso me emociona toda vez.
    Super Bass obviamente é uma das minhas favoritas deste álbum, com um ritmo contagiante e o que poucos sabem em participação da incrível Ester Dean, que transformou a música também, o clipe colorido e tudo que a indústria precisava, simplesmente um clipe para ser lembrado.
    E por fim Right Thru' Me, uma faixa r&b com rap que super combinou, até sinto falta dessa vibe nos dias de hoje em seus trabalhos, mas enfim lembro dessa música ser tocada sem parar nas rádios assim como Super Bass.

    Finalizando, Pink Friday é um álbum que trouxe o rap pop para o mundo, e influenciando rappers como Iggy Azalea, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion entre outras, mostrando que a nova Rainha do Rap veio para ficar!    … Expand
  10. greedybadidea
    May 24, 2020
    6
    Nicki Minaj's debut album 'Pink Friday' plays out like a debut album. There are some amazing tracks, some good tracks, and some awful tracks. Luckily most of the bad tracks are ruined by the features that Nicki recruits for this album. Also some of the wackier songs don't resonate with the rest of the album and it leaves you feeling confused. There isn't a lot of cohesiveness, but NickiNicki Minaj's debut album 'Pink Friday' plays out like a debut album. There are some amazing tracks, some good tracks, and some awful tracks. Luckily most of the bad tracks are ruined by the features that Nicki recruits for this album. Also some of the wackier songs don't resonate with the rest of the album and it leaves you feeling confused. There isn't a lot of cohesiveness, but Nicki can spit some raps and her flow is perfect. There are just some minor pacing issues and weird choices that are made that ruin the flow of the entire project.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Save Me
    2. Fly (feat. Rihanna)
    3. Super Bass
    4. Right Thru Me
    5. I'm the Best
    6. Your Love
    7. Dear Old Nicki
    8. Roman's Revenge (feat. Eminem)
    9. Catch Me
    10. Moment 4 Life (feat. Drake)
    11. Blazin (feat. Kanye West)
    12. Did It On'em
    13. Last Chance (feat. Natasha Bedingfield)
    14. Here I Am
    15. Wave Ya Hand
    16. Girls Fall Like Dominoes
    17. Blow Ya Mind
    18. Muny
    19. Check It Out (feat. will.i.am)    … Expand
  11. hornysoul
    Oct 12, 2018
    3
    Álbum muito decepcionante que não define Nicki Minaj como artista. "Pink Friday" deveria ser rap, não pop. Já para não falar dos artistas convidados do álbum, como Rihanna, Kanye West e Bedingfield, que ofuscaram completamente Nicki. É uma pena...
  12. Skydog
    Nov 25, 2020
    0
    Trashy songs, Trashy fanbase, Trashy Artist, And she really has to pull the race card against Iver when she is an untalented loser at the Grammys? Lame. Please can we just cancel her career already. She's god awful. PLEASE People do us a favor and quit streaming this idiot!
  13. iamtrent424
    Nov 24, 2010
    7
    This album was okay. I like her music style she mix pop dance rnb hip hop rap and electro on this album.I think this is a nice album to get better than what i expected. I thought this album was going be just like her mixtapes. I enjoy all the songs on this album. She really shock me with this album. This album was good compare to what I thought it was going. This album is a chart topperThis album was okay. I like her music style she mix pop dance rnb hip hop rap and electro on this album.I think this is a nice album to get better than what i expected. I thought this album was going be just like her mixtapes. I enjoy all the songs on this album. She really shock me with this album. This album was good compare to what I thought it was going. This album is a chart topper and its on my top 20 list for album of the year… Expand
  14. LanaDelRey
    Mar 24, 2013
    10
    The Best Rap Debut Of All Time! The Best Rap Album Of 2010!
    Every Song Is Special And Unique In It' s Own Way!
  15. mike4444
    Nov 1, 2013
    2
    Yuck. Aside from Super Bass and Moment 4 Life, this is an album of...... disgustingness to be clean (partly because I'm unsure on metacritic's policy for cursing) We have a song about sh**ing on people, a song about how shes such a bad b*tch and well, thats about it. gross
  16. cameronmorewood
    Nov 9, 2012
    0
    It's pure filth; loud degenerate noise from start to finish.
  17. PinkFriday
    Sep 6, 2014
    10
    Não há palavras para descrever essa perfeição de álbum. Nicki Minaj acertou em cheio, e fez um álbum incrível. Sem mais. Ela misturou o Pop com o Rap e Hip-Hop, e essa mistura ficou incrível. Nenhuma faixa é ruim ou "pulável"
  18. sil3nt_nick
    Mar 24, 2013
    9
    Nicki Minaj gives us her Grammy-nominated debut album containing hit tracks such as "Super Bass," "Moment 4 Life" and "Fly." Minaj displays true talent as a kick-ass female rapper.
  19. normanfgabriel
    Apr 22, 2021
    6
    Um álbum marcante, mixado entre pop e hiphop, com tentativas de tornar cada faixa um hit
  20. ManilaCritic
    Jun 20, 2011
    10
    One of the most awaited albums of 2011 and it did not disappoint. The album is consistent, charming, makes everyone know who Nicki Minaj is. It has attitude and amazing lyrics. She can definitely compete with the likes of Eminem, Jay-Z and Lil' Wayne. The highlights of the album include "Roman's Revenge", "Did It On'em", "Super Bass" and "I'm The Best".
  21. DrewBrauer
    Sep 1, 2013
    8
    It's very rare do we see female's rapping, but Nicki Minaj hopes to become this generation's Missy Elliot or Lil Kim, with her debut album "Pink Friday" she delivers a collection of songs that seem to be the usual formulas for Rap music, heavy beats, tons of cussing, and in Nicki Minaj's case, a look inside her head. In the end "Pink Friday" won't change your view of Hip-Hop music, but itIt's very rare do we see female's rapping, but Nicki Minaj hopes to become this generation's Missy Elliot or Lil Kim, with her debut album "Pink Friday" she delivers a collection of songs that seem to be the usual formulas for Rap music, heavy beats, tons of cussing, and in Nicki Minaj's case, a look inside her head. In the end "Pink Friday" won't change your view of Hip-Hop music, but it is an impressive debut from Minaj, as she delivers some standouts and a few fillers. The opening track "I'm the Best" sets you up with what to expect from Minaj, it's love it or hate it, then it follows with a forgettable duet with legendary raper Eminem on the song "Roman's Revenge" the rest of the songs have the same style, plenty of beats, trash talking, and a few ballads that are okay. Her style does work effectively on certain songs like "Did it On'em" and "Moment 4 Life" but some of her songs may leave you bored. Later on she changes her style a little with songs like "Check it Out" and "Super Bass" that will no doubt have you humming the lyrics afterwards, I just wished she would change up the songs more often. The album is also boasted by several guest appearances from Kanye West, Natasha Bedingfield, will.i.am, and Drake, which provide some solid vocals to each of Minaj's songs. As for Minaj herself she has potential with Good Pipes on songs like "Your Love" and "Save Me" and some Incredible rapping and flow. The album is about thirteen songs long but unfortunately has a weak finale, but the story is interesting and will make you curious about Minaj and her many alter egos. Overall fans of Rap music in general will enjoy "Pink Friday" and we hope to see Minaj improve over the course of her career.… Expand
  22. survivorfan989
    Jan 28, 2013
    5
    There are around 20 songs when you combine all the editions of this debut from Nicki so while some of them are pretty good, the majority fall into the latter. I'm not a massive Hip-Hop fan so it's just OK for me.
  23. OfficialCarlo
    Feb 16, 2011
    9
    Pink Friday is definitely and distinctively good. From catchy pop tunes "I'm the Best" to R&B "Last Chance", the album is neither hip-hop, pop nor R&B. It showcases Nicki Minaj vocal abilities that can rap and sing at the same times with artistic elements on it. There are few songs that actually bad and I don't have to mention it.
  24. victorialiewind
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Nicki Minaj is completely the new queen of hip-hop. All songs are awesome, collaborators are really good and Minaj's rapping is unbelievable!
  25. Kaleido
    Sep 10, 2011
    5
    Most of the songs are bad auto-tuned and she seems to be an attention seeker/Gaga wannabe. The only good fact about "Pink Friday" is that the songs are really catchy and well-produced.
  26. Jeffwith2fs
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    O primeiro álbum da Nicki e cheio de músicas interessantes, a partir daí tornou-se a maior artista feminina do gênero.
  27. Bringman
    Jan 5, 2016
    0
    Ridiculous, a EDM/pop album, full of stupid songs and auto-tune, these rumors (it's not music) are f*cking horribles, how can you listen to this sh*t, WAKE UP!! And last thing, don't call this rap, because it's pop-rap/electropop. Worst songs are "Super Bass", "Your Love", "Fly", "I'm the Best" and "Dear Old Nicki", the other songs aren't good. Maybe one of the worst albums ever made in music
  28. lukechristiansc
    May 1, 2015
    0
    Minaj's music is wicked and sexy! she's the kinda artist that will make you have fun and Pink Friday is one of them! fgnfjfnjfnjnvfjnvjfnjfvkdmdoedmkmfjjvdnvjfnjvnfvrgtgtugtuntntuntuut
  29. Juan7
    May 12, 2020
    0
    Un álbum plástico, relleno y color rosa que ya se había visto antes. Una decepción este debut...
  30. RogerSmith97
    Sep 29, 2011
    7
    1st Of All I Love Nicki...I Am Normally Not Picky.. This Time Will Be.
    Her Voice Is Very Different Than Anyone I Have Ever Heard (In A Good Way)
    Most Of The Songs Are Fine, Or Meh But Overall The Best Songs On Pink Friday Are:
    1. Super Bass
    2. Check It Out
    3. Your Love
    4. Romans Revenge
  31. louis_
    Jun 22, 2019
    7
    Hip Hop's newest female voice shows how to fuse her pop figure to the genre in which Nicki does perfectly, in addition to her debut album acquires a very interesting and peculiar identity that is part of Onika
  32. GabroMuzik
    Nov 28, 2010
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Minaj has showed be a rapper with a great strength and talent.
    The first time that I loved the way that she raps with risk was in Kanye's Monster.
    After listening to the whole album and I think this girl certainly has nothing to envy to Missy Elliott (although I still think she is the best female rapper yet) Nicki's album don't surprise me, but i like her personal touch, her madness and her wordplay!
    Her album is too Pop and I think this album is not up to her potential!
    I expect more of her!    … Expand
  33. fedelmason
    Nov 25, 2010
    7
    Pink Friday it's a debut album that when you hear it you say: This is a before and an after. Pink Friday is the proof that Nicki Minaj will be the greatest female rapper ever.
  34. mctthewgroom
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Best female rap debut of all time for sure, such as strong sound for a first album. Highlights for me are right thru me, moment 4 life, here I am and dear old Nicki.
  35. Fernanmaxi
    Oct 21, 2019
    3
    a moderately good album, with some salvageable songs but it lacks too much to be considered rap, it is only pop music with fast lyrics that contain suggestively sexual and stupid lyrics, without any sense which at some time will be easily forgotten.
  36. jmagicvamp
    Nov 29, 2010
    7
    I think it's easy to underestimate this album after all the hype, and while in places it doesn't, this album is a satisfying listen and a satisfactory debut, but while satisfactory, it doesn't reach any deeper than that. Rihanna, Drake, Eminem, Natasha Bedingfield and Kanye West provide some noteworthy cameos, but now the spotlight is on Nicki, and while this record has it faults, it'sI think it's easy to underestimate this album after all the hype, and while in places it doesn't, this album is a satisfying listen and a satisfactory debut, but while satisfactory, it doesn't reach any deeper than that. Rihanna, Drake, Eminem, Natasha Bedingfield and Kanye West provide some noteworthy cameos, but now the spotlight is on Nicki, and while this record has it faults, it's clearly a step in the right direction.… Expand
  37. DoctorKilla
    Nov 23, 2010
    6
    Minaj's wordplay is decent, but lyrically, she's still struggling to achieve above mediocre status throughout the album, however, her multiple personae are effective, theatrical, and entertaining. He flow doesn't seem natural and comfortable at times but it's definitely one of her strengths because the delivery is brilliant. The production is as inconsistent as it gets, abysmal some theMinaj's wordplay is decent, but lyrically, she's still struggling to achieve above mediocre status throughout the album, however, her multiple personae are effective, theatrical, and entertaining. He flow doesn't seem natural and comfortable at times but it's definitely one of her strengths because the delivery is brilliant. The production is as inconsistent as it gets, abysmal some the time, decent most of the time, and rarely brilliant. The content can get repetitive, because it seems like Minaj doesn't have any problems discovering her true self or anything and she's veered toward the most repetitive genre of all: mainstream pop. It's nothing more than a decent first attempt for an album. The best tracks on this album would be "Roman's Revenge" ft. Eminem and "I'm the Best". I'd like to see more of the Nicki from "Monster" and "Bottom's Up" (aka Roman Zalowanski).… Expand
  38. chommy
    Nov 28, 2010
    3
    I need an Aspirin after hearing this album. So ... annoying. None of the songs sound like they'll do her any favours as they don't really stand out. She has a creative mind, I'll give you that, but puts it to terrible use. Plus, her image looks too much like a rip-off of Lady Gaga's.
  39. GustavoRibeiro
    Oct 16, 2015
    7
    Melhores músicas: I'm The Best, Roman's Revenge, Did It On'em, Fly, Check It Out, Blazin, Your Love, Super Bass, Girls Fall Like Dominoes, Wave Ya Hand, Last Chance
  40. DaBlackNight
    Feb 26, 2012
    6
    Romans Revenge Is The Best Track On This Album. She Should Include More Hip-Hop Influenced Beats And More Rapping On This Album Album, But I Like The Direction She's Going In.
  41. Ayogio
    Jan 26, 2022
    9
    This album is honestly a classic. There are only a few tracks towards the end of the album that I skip.
  42. ernajo
    Dec 20, 2010
    9
    For a debut album the album is nothing short of genius. Although others wont agree on this it is an album i could literally listen to over and over and over again and this is what defines a great great album for me. She managed to get fantastic artists on the album making each colab a stand out track. Yes there is alot of singing on the album but this doesnt bother me in the slightest, toFor a debut album the album is nothing short of genius. Although others wont agree on this it is an album i could literally listen to over and over and over again and this is what defines a great great album for me. She managed to get fantastic artists on the album making each colab a stand out track. Yes there is alot of singing on the album but this doesnt bother me in the slightest, to add to that she mega talented when it comes to rapping. Her talent with the beats she got definitely made a positive and great debut album to stand on. Even with this great start im sure she will definitely improve, bright bright future!… Collapse
  43. Yoshipie
    Feb 25, 2012
    7
    Fantastic album. One of the best female rappers of all time. Highlights of this album were "Fly (ft. Rihanna)" and of course, "Super Bass". Recommended for all girls out there.
  44. Giovana
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    Nicki Minaj is a talented rapper (can even be said as the best of today), Pink Friday was definitely one of the best albums of 2011 and now the queen is coming back in 2014
  45. FragileLamplite
    May 23, 2014
    7
    In Nicki Minaj’s debut release, we see both aggressiveness and a softer side. She is very guarded here, but when she lets us see a glimpse of her true prowess as a rapper, such as in her collaboration with Eminem, Roman’s Revenge. This is also the beginning of here multiple personalities, mainly Roman Zolanski, which would later be expanded on her second release. The features are spot on,In Nicki Minaj’s debut release, we see both aggressiveness and a softer side. She is very guarded here, but when she lets us see a glimpse of her true prowess as a rapper, such as in her collaboration with Eminem, Roman’s Revenge. This is also the beginning of here multiple personalities, mainly Roman Zolanski, which would later be expanded on her second release. The features are spot on, with Drake, Kanye and will.i.am each contributing their distinctive touch to their respective tracks. With few low points and anthemic, motivational attitude, Pink Friday is a solid album.… Expand
  46. TankFlop
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Happy 10 year anniversary pink Friday!!! Nicki is the Queen of rap and this masterpiece shows that nobody can ever be Nicki.
  47. emceefan
    Aug 1, 2012
    0
    **** Nicki, they have to step the **** up when Nas is on the mic so they don't look like the **** they are

    Nicki tried to make moon boots happen...........

    WHAT THE MOTHER****? They mother****ing EXIST you dumb ****
  48. jfrotylpe532
    Nov 11, 2012
    0
    Possibly one of the worst albums ever,one of the worst artists ever,and probably the worst songs ever. Nicki Minaj has an iratating voice that does not deserve approval at all.
    F
  49. AGK
    Oct 8, 2013
    0
    humanity, please do this for me, don't buy this irritating garbage please! it will make huma.. no the world better if you stop listening to this garbage
  50. Beastprogamer
    Feb 26, 2015
    0
    Absolute s***! and I think Nicki Minaj and J Bieber met once. The music sucks! Please avoid it at all costs. It is a disappointing piece of crap. A pile of dog poo!
  51. DanielSaldanaG
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    Being considered as one of the best albums by a rapper, Nicki Minaj shows her multiple faces in her successful debut album, containing high quality content which shows her versatility in different genres as pop & r&b, mainly focusing on electro-rap and hip/hop-rap tracks. This record has songs for all tastes warning everyone that Nicki Minaj was destined to be one of the greatest and mostBeing considered as one of the best albums by a rapper, Nicki Minaj shows her multiple faces in her successful debut album, containing high quality content which shows her versatility in different genres as pop & r&b, mainly focusing on electro-rap and hip/hop-rap tracks. This record has songs for all tastes warning everyone that Nicki Minaj was destined to be one of the greatest and most influential female rappers of all time. With collaborations with rap superstars like Eminem and Kanye West, and with female superstars like Rihanna and Natasha Bedingfield, Minaj attacks the competence in one her fiercest and excellent debut album.… Expand
  52. YeahRight
    Nov 23, 2010
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow! This album is really awesome. Her rimes and manipulation of rimes are great and sometimes funny. She shows her beautiful voice during the touching ballad called Right Thru Me (completely written by Nicki Minaj). The song Dear Old Nicki is a great honor to the old underground rapper she was. We see her **** side on many times in album (ex. I'm The Best, Did It On 'Em, Check It Out). In general, we can say that Pink Friday is an autobiographical album that talks a lot about the artist in question, which is great. As a whole work, this album is way better than every songs listened separately. That's why my rating is so high. The only thing that I don't like that much on Pink Friday is the Did It On 'Em part of the album. It's a bit weird when I say it, because, alone, this song is good, it's only that it doesn't have it's place on the album. It should have been chosen as a Hidden Track or a Bonus song...… Expand
  53. CriticalCritic
    Sep 23, 2011
    5
    Nicki Minaj is at her peak when she was featured on Trey Songz's "Bottoms Up" or Kanye West's "Monster." However, not one song on her album showcases her ferocious rapping as her features once did. In songs like "Your Love", "Super Bass", "Right Thru Me", "Blazin", and "Check It Out", Minaj seems to live in a delusive world where she believes she can sing. Unfortunately, this should be aNicki Minaj is at her peak when she was featured on Trey Songz's "Bottoms Up" or Kanye West's "Monster." However, not one song on her album showcases her ferocious rapping as her features once did. In songs like "Your Love", "Super Bass", "Right Thru Me", "Blazin", and "Check It Out", Minaj seems to live in a delusive world where she believes she can sing. Unfortunately, this should be a rap album, not a pop album. The chorus of her solo songs are really weak. In "Blazin'", she repeats "I fly high...I'm blazin'" 8 times per chorus, and the last minute and a half is her repeating these 6 same words over and over again. If she doesn't have the voice to sing, she should do what most other rap stars do: find someone that can or don't even try. Rihanna and Bedingfield already steal the show on the songs they are featured one, and arguably the other rap features upstage her as well. This wasn't the album we were all expecting; she goes more bubblegum pop than she should have.… Expand
  54. Mateo-Delemorte
    Jan 4, 2011
    9
    Love Nicki. While her album is great, I do not know how well it would do chart wise. But it is hard to find an artist and album where I can listen to the entire album and not weed out the tracks that won't last (for me), and Pink Friday makes that list. Her album is a bit different from what was heard prior to it's release, but that is not a bad thing. It can stand on it's own and is not aLove Nicki. While her album is great, I do not know how well it would do chart wise. But it is hard to find an artist and album where I can listen to the entire album and not weed out the tracks that won't last (for me), and Pink Friday makes that list. Her album is a bit different from what was heard prior to it's release, but that is not a bad thing. It can stand on it's own and is not a disappointment.… Expand
  55. Mariofan
    Mar 24, 2015
    0
    What a piece of crap. Nicki Minaj is a horrible singer. I think she and JB have met once. Absolute trash. NM is also one of the bad singers that I beat up in Super Smash Bros for Wii U. Avoid this album at all costs. Buy Mario Party 9 or 10 instead of this dog poop.
  56. wdaniel_v
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    The album is the best debut of all decade, Super Bass is Diamond, is a Smash hit, Your Love, Save Me, Right Thru Me, the album deserved 90.
  57. GirlieTop10
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    One of the best debut albuns of the decade that was released. Nicki the queen of rap!!!!
  58. LucasSwift
    Jun 17, 2022
    0
    No início desse álbum você acha que está ouvindo mais um álbum pop de uma cantora genérica, do meio para o final do álbum se você tiver a sorte de não sair com um dano auditivo, agradeça a Deus pois tem que ter muita coragem para ouvir esse álbum radioativo do começo ao fim
  59. bakertpaul
    Dec 1, 2010
    4
    A couple of decent tracks with some filler. Nothing stellar, though she does lay down a nasty flow on a freestyle-ish track with Em. Appearances by Kanye, Rihanna, Eminem, Drake, and Will I Am save the album from complete disaster
  60. curdey
    Dec 2, 2010
    10
    I'm so impressed by this record! I'm not usually a rap fan at all, but this album is virtually flawless! Not a single dud track - I've had this album on continuous repeat since first buying it. Highlights for me are Roman's Revenge, Save Me and Your Love.
  61. DarthMalak
    Aug 23, 2011
    0
    nicki minaj suck's this whole entire album suck's nicki minaj = talentless this album is sooo dumb and unintelligent it made lol soo hard that i broke the cd into twothis album is already in the bargin bin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  62. Leeway
    Jun 4, 2011
    7
    Nicki Minaj Pink Friday has a few interesting songs so don't just judge her album yet.
    Her voice is uh....lets just say that she has her own style and rhythm.
    In Romans Revenge, she and Eminem both kind of took me by surprise...man! I'm pretty sure its hard to switch the tone in your voice in a drum beat. Super Bass and Moment 4 life: catchy beat, nicely put chorus and with the help of her    Nicki Minaj Pink Friday has a few interesting songs so don't just judge her album yet.
    Her voice is uh....lets just say that she has her own style and rhythm.
    In Romans Revenge, she and Eminem both kind of took me by surprise...man! I'm pretty sure its hard to switch the tone in your voice in a drum beat.
    Super Bass and Moment 4 life: catchy beat, nicely put chorus and with the help of her ever-switching voice.
    -6.8    … Expand
  63. oldskoolHipHop
    Nov 12, 2013
    0
    What the hell is this? Absolute rubbish. No creativity or originality upon the lyricism or topics of songs. It seems as if Nicki dipped in lil' kim's lyricism and flow and tried to take it, making as less impressive attempt it shows a distasteful approach upon her album. With the success it has gained, when listening to the album, it seemed obsessive and constantly directed to Lil' Kim.What the hell is this? Absolute rubbish. No creativity or originality upon the lyricism or topics of songs. It seems as if Nicki dipped in lil' kim's lyricism and flow and tried to take it, making as less impressive attempt it shows a distasteful approach upon her album. With the success it has gained, when listening to the album, it seemed obsessive and constantly directed to Lil' Kim. Nicki Minaj is a poor imitation of Lil' Kim and lady gaga, She is overrated and has to focus on her lyric and creativity. She fell short and made a disappointing album. Not impressed one bit. Poor Poor approach to hip hop.… Expand
  64. mjscl15
    Jan 6, 2016
    7
    Um álbum mix de pop e rap. Nicki não atendeu a cobrança por qualidade visto suas mixtapes, mas o álbum tem seus momentos de genialidade, como "moment 4 life", "your love" e "fly", que é a melhor música do álbum.
  65. ArthurMorgan
    Feb 1, 2020
    0
    Abominable, plastic garbage for deluded teenagers and degenerate adults.

    Super Bass has an interesting melody, but that can't save us from the abyss of Minaj's disgustingly offensive worldview and attitude.
  66. welinton
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    Es muy buen album uno de los mejores albums raps con nicki sobresaliendo con baladas pop rap ella es simplemnte maravillosa en lo que hace . Ella puede cantar , rapear , escrbir ETC . Digno de llamarla reina
  67. Ajaisjusno
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    It is a magnificent and timeless album! Nicki did this knowing that it would be forever marked in the history of music, it is the greatest of all time.
  68. JanMinaj
    May 18, 2022
    10
    Pink Friday you guyssssss. Omg The first albums I love and will be always in my heart
  69. AaronM
    Nov 29, 2010
    8
    The highest praise you can give a CD is that you can and want to listen to it over and over. Nicki Minaj provides such a CD. She doesn't go very hardcore except for like on Roman's Revenge, and she doesn't switch her flow up as much as she does on guest appearances. But still, she provides a unique (and often mellow) view into her own life, what she's about, and the drama she has had toThe highest praise you can give a CD is that you can and want to listen to it over and over. Nicki Minaj provides such a CD. She doesn't go very hardcore except for like on Roman's Revenge, and she doesn't switch her flow up as much as she does on guest appearances. But still, she provides a unique (and often mellow) view into her own life, what she's about, and the drama she has had to deal with as she has become successful - and that is enough to provide a solid debut album.… Expand
  70. KelGreeny
    Dec 3, 2010
    9
    This album was totally unexpected for me. it is not your typical beat driven hip-hop album, there are different musical beats attach to this album, that makes it almost non hip-hopish, BUT that is exactly what I love about Pink Friday, It is catchy, it is fresh, it is uniquely different! And Nicki Minaj is definitely making her mark as a top female MC, Roman's Revenge, Moment 4 Life,This album was totally unexpected for me. it is not your typical beat driven hip-hop album, there are different musical beats attach to this album, that makes it almost non hip-hopish, BUT that is exactly what I love about Pink Friday, It is catchy, it is fresh, it is uniquely different! And Nicki Minaj is definitely making her mark as a top female MC, Roman's Revenge, Moment 4 Life, Blazin' and Muny (Deluxe Version) are the moments for me. ENJOY IT!… Expand
  71. usachoppers1
    Nov 12, 2013
    0
    this album was dedicated to Lil' Kim.... Literally more than half the songs were about kim! this is crazy!! the high pitch raps and meaningless flow is just a sad case, her somewhat obsession to be lil' kim is just depressing as she's a cheap knock off and executes it poorly. she should stop trying to be lil' kim and trying have some creativity cos she's straight up garbage atm lol.
  72. JakeLewinsky
    Jan 5, 2015
    10
    Nicki Minaj creates a classic with her debut album. She keeps up with amazing features and pours every aspect of herself into the album. Pink Friday is a great success for Nicki, hip-hop, and culture as a whole.
  73. Mashuther
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Este fue el inicio de una nueva era, marcó la historia del rap femenino. Un álbum que jamás debe ser olvidado.
  74. Lucazani
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    Well done album, mix of different genres and excellent collaborations with different artists.
  75. GaryKlich
    Jul 9, 2019
    10
    The debut album of the Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj, "Pink Friday" it's just perfecto, The album has no skips.
    Songs like "Super Bass" & "Your Love" are some of the best songs on this album (just to name few of them). This album had amazing collaborations, from Rihanna to Drake on tracks like "Fly" & "Moment 4 Life" are some of the best on the album. Also it had an emotional    The debut album of the Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj, "Pink Friday" it's just perfecto, The album has no skips.
    Songs like "Super Bass" & "Your Love" are some of the best songs on this album (just to name few of them). This album had amazing collaborations, from Rihanna to Drake on tracks like "Fly" & "Moment 4 Life" are some of the best on the album. Also it had an emotional songs like "Right Thru Me" (Wich was a single) and "Save Me" where Minaj approves that she can sing. Best Debut Album by a Famele Rapper to date.    … Expand
  76. AngeloVeluz12
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was her first album and she gave us bops and features with big artists. Who's doing it like Nicki Minaj?… Expand
  77. bjmm
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    Greeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat.
  78. justin27060
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the absolute best female rap album i’ve been ver had the pleasure of listening to.
  79. Gustavo1513
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    It is a very good album with very good lyrics and very well distributed pop and rap sounds. She is the queen
  80. Dhanngonzales
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Lo aammoooooo, te transmite muchísimos sentimientos y algo de nostalgia.
  81. C03
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best female rap debut album, the girlies just can’t do it like the Queen 10 years later and still on top .… Expand
  82. jKN
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    You want to start your first album with "I Am The Best" as track 1, especially when you're a legend in the making. 10 years and the album is as good as new. I've just been roaring to track 2, that's how good.
  83. 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.
  84. MikeySounds
    Jan 4, 2012
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So many people over the social media said the album is ''Dissapointing''- ''Stupid'' and ''Horrible''
    Well i really think this album is a rap masterpiece.The greatest rap album i have ever listened in 2 years.
    The first song I'm the Best has a catchy sound + Minaj's voice makes the song thousand times better.
    Roman's Revenge (feat. Eminem) is just brilliant.It is the main song for Nicki's alter ego Roman.Eminem and Nicki did a great job on this song to be f*cking honest.Well i must say Did it On 'em is a little weak for the album but that does not mean it is bad.In fact it is really nice.Right Thru Me is one of the ballad-R&B songs on the album along with Save Me.Those 2 songs show us that Nicki can f*cking sing and rap at the same time.Fly (feat. Rihanna) is more like a pop radio-friendly song to me.Moment 4 Life (feat. Drake) and Check it Out (feat. Will.i.am) are really good.I mean these 2 songs are really succesful collabrations.Here I Am has some guitar loops in it but this is what makes the song different.Dear Old Nicki is like the worst song on that album.I think you can all agree on that.It is more like a unreleased , cheap song.Your Love and Last Chance (feat. Natasha Bedingfield) sound similar but they are nice though.Super Bass is a MASTERPIECE.As you can remember the video for the single and the single itself conqured the charts.Blow Ya Mind , Muny , Wave Ya Hand and Catch Me are the bonus tracks.Well Nicki made a good decision with making those songs ''bonus''.

    In conclusion ; this album really slays.It has up-beat catchy rap tunes and strong lines.I love the album and listen to it everyday.
    Well done Nicki.    … Expand
  85. al3xlic0na
    Jan 7, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Album Ever, she is the best female Rapper Alive, she got not competition at all, this is why new york times name her the most influential female rapper of all the time.… Expand
  86. kolatrl
    Aug 30, 2014
    10
    I love this album so much it's something different coming from a female rapper and we've never heard something like it before (the closest we'd get is Missy) it's a great introduction and it's one of the best debuts from a rapper in this day and age.
  87. Nadareda
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Queen of rap. The album who shooked the table and changed hip hop culture forever
  88. Blazer55
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    An album that started a legacy that can't be undone. A lot of nostalgia with this one.
  89. Roberto990
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The first album and being that iconic . Like who had eminem on the first album .
  90. Be11
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    A good album ! Really surprising she got so many “legend” in her debut album. She got balls saying she got “sons” “the queen of rap”. Promising.
  91. JohnB12
    Nov 20, 2020
    0
    This album was nothing special. She needed the features to carry her name at the time. If it wasn't for that, this album wouldn't be good. This is also most pop
  92. Jabery
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    The most versatile rap album ever literally on repeat. Ageless masterpiece it’s almost 2022 and I’m still streaming it wow.
  93. mprosyanik
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    legendary debut
    queen of rap
    super bass is brilliant international legendary hit
    every person of the planet should listen this wonderful album
  94. heartdriven
    Nov 26, 2010
    4
    This was really disappointing for me. A lot of the lines are really dumb and not nearly as witty as the ones she rapped on other people's songs. Plus she uses the hashtag style WAY TOO MUCH. These pop songs are really mediocre and if it weren't for Rihanna, Drake and Kanye West, this album would be a disaster. Drake and Kanye provide the highest points on the album and they're not even atThis was really disappointing for me. A lot of the lines are really dumb and not nearly as witty as the ones she rapped on other people's songs. Plus she uses the hashtag style WAY TOO MUCH. These pop songs are really mediocre and if it weren't for Rihanna, Drake and Kanye West, this album would be a disaster. Drake and Kanye provide the highest points on the album and they're not even at their best. I'm really hoping that Nicki works with better producers for her next album. She has the talent, but this album doesn't display it at all.… Expand
  95. RhysHilson
    Nov 30, 2010
    8
    "Pink Friday" is a debut effort which doesn't quite reach the levels of the hype surrounding it's creating artist. It is nonetheless, a strong effort from the underground-to-mainstream rapstress. The album itself fails to create the personality-defying host of personas, rapping ridiculous bars in over-the-top voices style that Minaj has become famous for in her host of features throughout"Pink Friday" is a debut effort which doesn't quite reach the levels of the hype surrounding it's creating artist. It is nonetheless, a strong effort from the underground-to-mainstream rapstress. The album itself fails to create the personality-defying host of personas, rapping ridiculous bars in over-the-top voices style that Minaj has become famous for in her host of features throughout the course of 2009 and '10. Instead she wavers for an opening threat on the surprisingly light sounding "I'm The Best", while tearing apart competition from the past ("Roman's Revenge", "Did It On'em"). The 3 opening tracks imply an almost angry theme. "Right Thru Me", and most of the content onward, reveals a far more feminine, vulnerable side to a usually merciless Minaj. Where this innocence may lead to a more open, personal artist, the lack of Nicki we've come to know and love feels like an abandonment of her true urban nature, and, while there may be sparks of redemption on tracks like "Blazin", the bulk of this album may leave true Hip-Hop fans feeling cold. "Last Chance" deserves a separate mention, as the track is the most perplexing of the 13-Track Standard Set. The song, riddled with guitar riffs, boasts some of Minaj's best quirkiness and flow, and a feature from cited inspiration Natasha Bedingfield, who provides the hook and ad-libs, and, while it is apparent that Minaj is loving the collaboration, it creates a sort of "WTF!?" resolution to an already surprising effort. If the listener has indulged in the Physical Deluxe Edition, they are treated to 3 bonus tracks; "Super Bass", "Blow Ya Mind" and "Muny". "Super Bass", the Ester Dean-assisted banger, contains some of the recent-feature flow of Nicki Minaj, while providing a club-friendly hook, and is easily one of the best tracks of the album. "Blow Ya Mind", an elastic, interchanging song between Industrial Hip-Hop and Guitar and Synth melodies, is an odd track which shows Minaj proving she's "the baddest", while an uncredited singer croons over how fabulous she really is. "Muny", an awfully spelled, Hip-Hop take on the Madonna classic "Material Girl", is another highlight of the CD, providing an almost sing-a-along hook with a clap-a-long latter chorus. The iTunes Deluxe Edition also features "These Girls Fall Like Dominoes", a track that is titled after the chorus line of The Big Pink classic "Dominos", and a song which contains this very section as it's hook, is a J.R. Rotem produced anthem, which supplies a heavy list of celebrities Minaj is happy to mention (from the Kardashians to Grace Jones, M.I.A. to Mariah Carey), and a chorus that people who have never even heard of Minaj will be able to shout along to.

    Overall, "Pink Friday" is a swooning album of spastic, persona changing rap, vocoded singing (and some without), and a CD brimming with a personality that is determined to let her success continue, while playing it safe, straddling the Hip-Hop and Pop genres, while leaning more to the latter.    … Expand
  96. capricorn7nc
    Dec 15, 2010
    6
    Overall it wasn't a bad album, but I felt like she was lost in what she wanted to be as an artist. The songs with all the vocals bothered me, because that's not what I like her as. Missy Elliott can sing and rap, and it's not a problem, but Nicki Minaj is better as an MC. I felt that she let true fans down with all the singing, and she should have stayed in her lane. I actually her theOverall it wasn't a bad album, but I felt like she was lost in what she wanted to be as an artist. The songs with all the vocals bothered me, because that's not what I like her as. Missy Elliott can sing and rap, and it's not a problem, but Nicki Minaj is better as an MC. I felt that she let true fans down with all the singing, and she should have stayed in her lane. I actually her the bonus tracks that were on Itunes and Best Buy, and those tracks should have replaced songs that were on the album.… Expand
  97. iloveFFC
    Jul 23, 2013
    10
    All you haters are just jealous of nicki's talent and money and she doesn't care what any of you haters think, she's not going to stop or change for any1, she will be forever winning in the rap game!
  98. carlos_abraao2
    Jan 3, 2014
    0
    First of all. Nicki, if you are reading this, then: you ain't the Queen of Hip-Hop, my dear. And you'll never do. Stop calling yourself the "queen" on your songs because it sounds pathetic. Saying that you are the queen of hip-hop is as absurd as saying that Lil' Wayne is the king of hip-hop.

    1 Your lyrics are HORRIBLE, TERRIBLE, CHILDISH, RETARDED, NON-SENSE. 2 You're an attention    First of all. Nicki, if you are reading this, then: you ain't the Queen of Hip-Hop, my dear. And you'll never do. Stop calling yourself the "queen" on your songs because it sounds pathetic. Saying that you are the queen of hip-hop is as absurd as saying that Lil' Wayne is the king of hip-hop.

    1 Your lyrics are HORRIBLE, TERRIBLE, CHILDISH, RETARDED, NON-SENSE.
    2 You're an attention wh*re.
    3 This is a POP album, and its sales were boosted due to Super Bass, a pop, childish and very radio-friendly song.

    ***Talking fast rapping***    … Expand
  99. 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.
  100. kanefoley
    Apr 27, 2014
    10
    Minaj excels and is at her best when she she rapping hard and aggressive, her wordplay and rhyming always are a highlight of any track. She successfully was able to create a very solid, well put together debut.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. Uncut
    Sep 19, 2012
    60
    Her split personality makes for an oddly polarised debut. [Feb 2011, p.84]
  2. Village Voice
    Aug 2, 2011
    40
    Pink Friday is full of boring....the most confounding thing about Pink Friday is that it lacks style, lacks weirdness, whatever your opinions of how deeply that weirdness goes.
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  3. Mojo
    Apr 12, 2011
    80
    Jamaica Queen;s potty-mouth hits rap home run on brutally enjoyable debut. [Feb. 2011, p. 105]
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