Pink Friday
by Nicki Minaj
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7.2

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  1. vinzenzart
    Nov 23, 2010
    10
    i am disappointed. too much durcheinander in this album. she raps, sings and raps and doesnt know what to do overall. its an average album. i expected more.
  2. BlakeWolfsSN
    Nov 23, 2010
    10
    Minaj excels at wordplay and rhyming. With this debut she also proves she can tell a story and stick to the point (a former sore area for her). The chopped up vocals are innovative and catchy. Her different personalities keep the listener on their toes. Lyrically, she is as impressive as any female rapper (all-time). The instrumentation is never sloppy but rarely exceeds modern hip-hopMinaj excels at wordplay and rhyming. With this debut she also proves she can tell a story and stick to the point (a former sore area for her). The chopped up vocals are innovative and catchy. Her different personalities keep the listener on their toes. Lyrically, she is as impressive as any female rapper (all-time). The instrumentation is never sloppy but rarely exceeds modern hip-hop expectations. That said, it was consistently pleasing enough to be better than the standard. She brings about the best lyricism from all of the featured rap acts (Kanye, will.i.am, Drake, Eminem). That said, I felt Rihanna's bit on "Fly" was average while Natasha Bedingfield's input in the last track was boring. Singing instead of rapping is a new turn for Nicki, but it never fails--just falls flat sometimes. Overall it is a great debut, with average-to-slightly-above average instrumentation and singing, and many of the best rap verses released all year.… Expand
  3. shorty2klassy4u
    Nov 24, 2010
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!! This is an excellent album. It showcases that female rappers can rap about more than sex, what';s in their pants, money, clothes, and drugs. Nicki Minaj brings substance in her lyrics which was totally unexpected. Listen and look past the obvious and see the depth. 5 STARS!!!
  4. okataka12
    Jan 2, 2011
    10
    An amazing album. Minaj had alot of pressure riding on this album And she honestly pulled through like a champion. Her play on words and her lyrical content truly symbolize the new age of rap. This album is flawless
  5. 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.
  6. HollisterKen
    Jan 9, 2011
    10
    An exceedingly beautiful album. With her ingenious puns and wordplay, the Barbie is the the answer to rap counterpart of "Margaret Atwood". Those lessons at Laguardia unequivocally paid off, as Nicki's deliverance is extremely powerful. Her inflection, accentuates her music, and thus giving her music an edge. Songs such as "Did It On Em" is embedded with conceited lines of wittiness,An exceedingly beautiful album. With her ingenious puns and wordplay, the Barbie is the the answer to rap counterpart of "Margaret Atwood". Those lessons at Laguardia unequivocally paid off, as Nicki's deliverance is extremely powerful. Her inflection, accentuates her music, and thus giving her music an edge. Songs such as "Did It On Em" is embedded with conceited lines of wittiness,  whereas "Your Love" is a complete shift to sentimentality. With the multiple personas, Nicki is able to punctuate her story to us. She puts an innovative spin on rap, by incorporating different genres and musical influences. This is an revolutionary album, and you must "Check It Out".… Expand
  7. 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".
  8. 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!
  9. 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!
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. Eyas_me
    Jun 9, 2014
    10
    This album is my all time favorite! This is a classical hip-hop album that's filled with so much diversity and epic flow. I still listen to the full album at least twice a week, even though it's almost 3 years old now. I will never get enough of Nicki. She is THE QUEEN of Hip-Hop & RAP.
  14. 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.
  15. 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"
  16. jordydanielss
    Jan 10, 2016
    10
    This debut album from Miss Minaj Putted Rap & Hip Hop back on the map. This album is the perfect combination of Rap, Hip Hop and Pop. Let's not forget the impact of Super bass on the charts. Who dislikes this album is doesn't want to admit Nicki saved the Rap industry and are uneducated. That's all.
  17. xlucasmonteiro
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns de 2010, com toda a certeza. Nicki mostra como é ágil em seus jogos de palavras, e na troca de alter-egos. Não é atoa que foi tão aclamada pela crítica internacional.
  18. Jordy
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    Great great great great great, this a epic, a classic, this is pink friday, this is Nicki Minaj, Onika, Harajuku Barbie, Nicki the Ninja, Barbie ****, Is a **** crazy album
  19. 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.
  20. Tim09
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    This album was so good! Well done Nicki Minaj you surprised me with this album. I like the half singing and half rapping throughout the album, you have a really good voice
  21. 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
  22. teamminaj
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    The bible of rap, her best album. Fly is amazing, nicsus did a great job! PF >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>others
  23. Celeron284
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    Pink Friday is filled with colorful, memorable, hits and excellent rap verses. Nicki Minaj came through with this album. Some of the best songs are Super Bass, Moment for Life, Right Thru Me, and I'm the Best. Nicki did not speed rap for her life on Blazin for so many people to leave horribly negative reviews.
  24. GabrielMsterdan
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    That’s the first album of Nicki and we can feel her talent. That woman is important because we need femcees running that game. And Nicki is a problem. She goes bar to bar with Eminem, Kanye West and Drake. C’mon respect the QUEEN
  25. Esdras13
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nicki Minaj realmente sabe o que faz, um álbum perfeito e aclamado, Nicki rainha do rap… Expand
  26. 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.
  27. Nadareda
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Queen of rap. The album who shooked the table and changed hip hop culture forever
  28. Lucazani
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    Well done album, mix of different genres and excellent collaborations with different artists.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. Blazer55
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    An album that started a legacy that can't be undone. A lot of nostalgia with this one.
  34. Kdkdkxox
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Легендарный альбом Ники Минаж, заслуживающий намного большего. Лучшая композиция - Super Bass.
  35. 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!
  36. 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
  37. bjmm
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    Greeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat.
  38. frantripo
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    honestly Nicki Minaj did THAT with this album. it's full of bangers and it hasn't aged a single bit.
  39. cynkam
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Best album of the 2010's. A mix of pop and rap thats certain to get you up and moving.
  40. juanmt8
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    she's the queen of rap for a reason. literally revived female rap with one album and made rap more interesting. She brought hard work, and barz to the table. She is a living legend.
  41. Davontay
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved the album. Nicki came in and dominated an all male industry!
  42. justin27060
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the absolute best female rap album i’ve been ver had the pleasure of listening to.
  43. 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
  44. Roberto990
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The first album and being that iconic . Like who had eminem on the first album .
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. Dhanngonzales
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Lo aammoooooo, te transmite muchísimos sentimientos y algo de nostalgia.
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. biasednickifan
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album is a classic, and you’re just gonna have to deal with it. I see a lot of most likely white men who don’t listen to anything but kiss, and they don’t wanna give a black woman credit for anything, but i sleep so well at night knowing that Nicki is the queen of hip hop, and they hate to see it. I love watching them seethe everytime she comes back out. Her new album will be a classic as well. DEAL WITH IT.… Expand
  53. GirlieTop10
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    One of the best debut albuns of the decade that was released. Nicki the queen of rap!!!!
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. bruno_andradern
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    nicki ajudou a alavancar uma era de rappers que iria surgir através deste album , pinkfriday é um obra a ser ouvida diferenciadamente
  57. 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
  58. JanMinaj
    May 18, 2022
    10
    Pink Friday you guyssssss. Omg The first albums I love and will be always in my heart
  59. 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
  60. georgia_boy
    Nov 23, 2010
    9
    Nicki stayed consistent with her mixtapes.I liked each and every song on the album.i just think she could have provided a greater number of songs considering the time and amount of songs she releases daily.Her songs were good but Moment 4 life, Save Me,Fly,Blazin, stood out as classics excluding her singles.i think her Intro was great and her songs had much of the same message.She ofNicki stayed consistent with her mixtapes.I liked each and every song on the album.i just think she could have provided a greater number of songs considering the time and amount of songs she releases daily.Her songs were good but Moment 4 life, Save Me,Fly,Blazin, stood out as classics excluding her singles.i think her Intro was great and her songs had much of the same message.She of course did not live up to the hype since shes no Lil Wayne but she came close to iti would give a 10 but 9 due to the small number of songs.However the song quality and content is worth a 10… Expand
  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. gingefisher
    Oct 16, 2011
    9
    A great album, so many different types of song, you have Save me, slow and yet so powerful, then your up beat Romans Revenge, I love this album, and reccomend it to all Minaj fans! Justr oen song is lame which is Here I am
  66. 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.
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. gabrielangel16
    Dec 29, 2010
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. shorty2klassy4u: This is an excellent album. It showcases that female rappers can rap about more than sex, what';s in their pants, money, clothes, and drugs. Nothing More!! Perfect Feat. and lyrics! Don't expected all of this ! Congratulations for Roman' Revenge Acid Diss! Moment 4 Life Is the Great Point!… Expand
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. psiness
    Nov 28, 2010
    7
    I've never heard of Nicki Minaj until Kanye's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy". We all know how that went, right? Her vocal presentation on Monster is spectacular, bringing a a very raw and harsh verse to the track, fitting right in with the other stars and it gives off this vibe that screams that Nicki Minaj has the goods and all she needs to do is deliver. I will admit I am a suckerI've never heard of Nicki Minaj until Kanye's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy". We all know how that went, right? Her vocal presentation on Monster is spectacular, bringing a a very raw and harsh verse to the track, fitting right in with the other stars and it gives off this vibe that screams that Nicki Minaj has the goods and all she needs to do is deliver. I will admit I am a sucker for synth ridden R&B music and while there aren't a lot of these tracks on this album, the ones that are on there are good enough without being overbearing in my opinion. When she unleashes on "I'm The Best" and "Roman's Revenge" (with Eminem), her talent shines like a supernova and by that part in the album, we're only on the first two tracks and haven't even touched "Blazin'" (with Kanye West) on it, which, in my opinion, capitalizes the most on her vocal ability. Her opening line is quick and stings like a slap in the face. If you're looking for an album full of tracks that sound similar to her cameo on "Monster", there are a few, but that's all. The other tracks are very R&B. It's at least worth a listen.… Expand
  77. 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.
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. 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!
  83. 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.
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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.
  88. 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

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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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