Queen
by Nicki Minaj
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7.7

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  1. Andy1218
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Preview:
    Queen, lyrcially is Nicki Minaj's best album to date. She's proves to her predecessors that she is a force to be reckon with in the hip hop game. Congradulations Queen!
  2. luanaminaj
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    "Queen" is worthy of a true majesty of Hip-Hop / Rap, note 1.000.000 for this magnificent album
  3. TheLastJedi2017
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Such a huge improvement production wise from the past three albums. Geat mix of music.
  4. lil2late
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Queen of rap snapped with the album damn
  5. Spinelli31
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This album is **** Amazing and anybody who dislikes it is a hater and doesn’t understand Nicki Minaj
  6. Wonderwoman510
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This is her best album. Her flows are umatched she uses word play and metaphors effortless. She is indeed Queen. She is top 5 rappers not female rapper but rappers period.
  7. prb0iii
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This album clearly showcases Nicki’s artistry and versatility. People who were expecting an album of generic turn up hype songs werent being realistic. Nicki was both spitting bars and showcasing her vocals. Nicki reinvents her sound on every album and the quality of her projects always gets better everytime!
  8. Christianwanya
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Queen OfQueen Of Rap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  9. MrsMajesty
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This album is jaw dropping. It’s a new and refreshing sound mixed with old hip hop sounds that come together so well. The witty word play and beautiful melodies she was able to present to us was the icing on the cake. Everyone know Nicki Minaj is capable to make a hit song that can sky rocket on the billboards but this album proves much more than that. It shows her ability as a song writerThis album is jaw dropping. It’s a new and refreshing sound mixed with old hip hop sounds that come together so well. The witty word play and beautiful melodies she was able to present to us was the icing on the cake. Everyone know Nicki Minaj is capable to make a hit song that can sky rocket on the billboards but this album proves much more than that. It shows her ability as a song writer and rapper. This is easily one the best albums of the year and the best album from a female rapper in the past decade. Nicki Minaj proved why she is the Queen of rap. I suggest listening more than once to catch the word play bevcause it’s something you can’t find anywhere else. Although there were a few song made that I felt were too lengthy and just filler songs it still didn’t take away from how great this album was.… Expand
  10. Netoselli
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Best album of the 2018, Queen Minaj,thank you nicki for the album and good work,the barbz are with you everytime!!!
  11. carlmark
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The real queen of hip-hop. Her best album so far. The throne is hers. Love this album.… Expand
  12. beautifulgowns
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Minaj shows why she's Queen, delivering a cohesive body of work that's unlike any other sounds currently out on radio. The album is display of her lyrical skill from delivering heavy punchline, versatile flows and word play. Queen is best summed up as the best parts of her last (3) projects but elevated from raps to ballads.
  13. Jonswork20
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    A fantastic album, very new york. When it comes to skill she has it. If you aren’t a nicki fan and or don’t get her artistry, don’t listen but if you are, you better purchase and download it because it’s fantastic and nowadays people really don’t use their SKILL and Nicki completely did just that. Don’t let what people and payed Atlantic members say stear you away from this album, it’s aA fantastic album, very new york. When it comes to skill she has it. If you aren’t a nicki fan and or don’t get her artistry, don’t listen but if you are, you better purchase and download it because it’s fantastic and nowadays people really don’t use their SKILL and Nicki completely did just that. Don’t let what people and payed Atlantic members say stear you away from this album, it’s a masterpiece.… Expand
  14. bessi23
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THE BEST ALBUM OF 2018 !! Nicki again showed us that she is the Queen Of RAP!… Expand
  15. MrCreative_242
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This is her best album yet and probably album of the year. Grammys please give this young lady her just due! She deserves a Grammy for this album and Barbie Dreams
  16. rere1996
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    The album is a showcase of versatility, wit, wordplay. You can't help but think "Man, she's the greatest femcee" after listening to Barbie Dreams, LLC, Coco Chanel and Good Form. All but one feature are well placed, they complement her with making you forget that this is a Nicki Minaj album. Future could've been left off it, he brought nothing to the table.

    Overall, the album reinforces    The album is a showcase of versatility, wit, wordplay. You can't help but think "Man, she's the greatest femcee" after listening to Barbie Dreams, LLC, Coco Chanel and Good Form. All but one feature are well placed, they complement her with making you forget that this is a Nicki Minaj album. Future could've been left off it, he brought nothing to the table.

    Overall, the album reinforces what we already know... Nicki Minaj is the greatest female rapper of our time. In a world were the only other female rapper that is flourishing doesn't write her own music, Nicki reminds us that you can be a talented female artist in hip hop, go toe-to-toe with all the male rappers and be respected as a RAPPER. Not just as an artist, but as a RAPPER because that is what she is.    … Expand
  17. LIVMINAJ
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Amazing. Iconic. Legendary. Classic. Outstanding. Masterpiece. Gem. THE BEST
  18. MilleknowsMusic
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    The album was great! It solidifies why Nicki is a staple in the hip hop community. Plus she gives versatility with the album. It was truly an experience.
  19. aphrodite99
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    She said that this album is gonna be her best so far, she didn't lie, her bars were fire, and her flow was as always inspired from the iconic rapper B.I.G, I'm glad that she has Eminem, Wayne and Foxy on this album, and this body of work will definitely put her among the best rappers of all time.
  20. Bardi
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    I was a Barb in the 2009-2012 era and then I just gave up on her because she would not release an album. I thought she was washed out and could no longer rap like she used to so I joined the Bardi Gang. Then Queen dropped and I realized that she stills has it. She proved to me that she was the Queen of Rap.Her best album yet. I am so sorry for doubting you, Nicki. I am now no longing partI was a Barb in the 2009-2012 era and then I just gave up on her because she would not release an album. I thought she was washed out and could no longer rap like she used to so I joined the Bardi Gang. Then Queen dropped and I realized that she stills has it. She proved to me that she was the Queen of Rap.Her best album yet. I am so sorry for doubting you, Nicki. I am now no longing part of the Bardi Gang and I hope that the Barbz and Kens will let me back into the kingdom.… Expand
  21. Jakedayz7
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This album showed much needed music especially In the female rap era . Her self titled album ‘Queen’ had many different type of feeling and is her best album of work EVER.
  22. Tameradan1994
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Best album she has ever put out. Bars, creativity, versatile and it doesn't sound like everything else.
  23. JesusSoto
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ASESINATO, se puede decir que desde el primer segundo hasta el ultimo este material es un asesinato. No hablo de otras raperas a menos que nombres a Coco Chanel, hablo de que NICKI MINAJ asesino la expectativa. Ni sus mas profundos y ardidos haters pueden dar un mal comentario que haga lucir mal este album, solo demuestra su odio. este seria un perfecto 90, pero como estoy del lado que no me permite educar masas, estare del lado que pide que no asesinen el nuevo arte comparandolo con antecesores que seguramente en su momento tambien sufrieron ante este oleaje de malas vibras.… Expand
  24. idxntdatehunny
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    her best work to date. solidified her spot as the one and only queen of rap. congratulations nicki.
  25. vgalves
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Definitely, Nicki remains the Queen of Rap and she’s going anywhere too soon.
  26. tbarbosa2000
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    An amazing piece of art. Good lyrics and flow in EVERY song. This album deserves all the hype. Nicki is Iconic and thats for sure. + At least she is not paying money to get good reviews :3
  27. Nadareda
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This album is a holy 10, her best album. that's right here the album of the year but haters gonna hate regardless. She created a masterpiece and raised the bar far. That's why she's the queen of rap nobody can touch nicki period.
  28. femmedenise35
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Amazing album! Every song is on repeat! I am feeling this project so much. Nicki vocals we on point. Go yun Nic!
  29. catc0726
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    A beautiful album that has taken her best moments from Pink Friday, RR, The Reup, and The Pinkprint with a dash of mix tape Nicki. I am so proud of the project she delivered this time around. She hit's all her points keeps you engaged and continues to stunt on her non existent competition with skill, writing skills, and overall intelligence. You cannot deny Nicki is not only the best atA beautiful album that has taken her best moments from Pink Friday, RR, The Reup, and The Pinkprint with a dash of mix tape Nicki. I am so proud of the project she delivered this time around. She hit's all her points keeps you engaged and continues to stunt on her non existent competition with skill, writing skills, and overall intelligence. You cannot deny Nicki is not only the best at what she does! She truly studies her craft, respects hip hop to its core, listens to her barbz, and gave us a cohesive project from start to finish. She shines on her solo records and has playful tracks with some features. ALSO EMINEM LIL WAYNE FOXY BROWN PERIODTTTTT!

    QUEEN DELIVERED AND THE HATE ONLY SHOWS HOW PATHETIC SOME PEOPLE ARE.

    “They call me Ms. **** but I don’t miss, **** & don't forget it. QUEEN wins again    … Expand
  30. Deborrah20
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. LOVE LOVE LOVE This So Much. Nick Nack (… Expand
  31. tyyyuy
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Best hip hop album of 2018. Its definitely the best female rap album. Nicki honestly never disappoints. I am so proud of her.
  32. Genesia
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This is her best album, a full body of work, she's Killing every song, and she proves one time again that she's versatile and can spit on every type of song, this album is well produced and most of the songs are meaningful and has good bars, the flow is good and she changed it multiple times in only one song, there is not too much features, that's what I wanted because she's doing a lot ofThis is her best album, a full body of work, she's Killing every song, and she proves one time again that she's versatile and can spit on every type of song, this album is well produced and most of the songs are meaningful and has good bars, the flow is good and she changed it multiple times in only one song, there is not too much features, that's what I wanted because she's doing a lot of features but this time I wanted to hear Nicki, and JUST Nicki. Good job Onika, the wait worth it!… Expand
  33. musicreviewa
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    never have i heard a rap album with the capacity this woman has. not only is she the queen of rap, but also the king. no other female rapper can compare. whereas some of those hoes have ghostwriters, nicki HANDWRITES ALL OF HER SH**! she truly deserves all the success she has. queen is definitely one of the top 3 rap projects released by a female this year. and it’s not three. it’s ONE.
  34. CocoChanel
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    One of the best albums this year, and also her best work up to date.. She really went off, snapped with punchlines, flow and delivery, overall a great work of art and it's definitely worth it's price. Queen never stepped off her throne, 10/10
  35. PabloChris
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    O melhor álbum que eu ouvi desde os últimos tempos e faixas impossíveis de pular. É muito bom poder fazer parte dessa era maravilhosa de Nicki Minaj, a rainha do rap. Ela disse que seria um álbum bom pra caralho, mas foi maravilhoso pra caralho. Tem tudo que uma pessoa precisa para ter um dia cheio de aventuras melhoradas em 10 vezes mais. Thank u Onika!!!
  36. SapphireD
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This album is a confirmation of her greatness, talent, skills, grace... No other female rapper managed to stay up for as long as she’s been, nor do the things she’s done. New girls have come and have gone and all of them have been compared to her because she is the one everybody is trying to win. People have been trying to run her out and discredit her for the longest but she’s provenThis album is a confirmation of her greatness, talent, skills, grace... No other female rapper managed to stay up for as long as she’s been, nor do the things she’s done. New girls have come and have gone and all of them have been compared to her because she is the one everybody is trying to win. People have been trying to run her out and discredit her for the longest but she’s proven she’s a powerhouse. In a time when every rap is sounding the same with a lot of bird noises and 2nd grade raps, it’s refreshing to hear such a solid, beautiful, brilliant body of work. BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO HER!!!!!… Expand
  37. NickiMVerses
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    The Album Is Amazing It Deserves a 100 . It’s Real Hip Hop And You Can’t lie . Minaj Really Showed out for City New York . If Don’t Like this Album You are Hater .
  38. Joey__
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Fire. Nobody can lyrically compete with Queen if you say otherwise you’re a bitter hater with terrible in music. Period
  39. Sucessful
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Es un álbum en el cual la reina del rap demuestra todas sus habilidades como compositora mezclando sonidos que aveces el álbum pierde la cohesión de un track con otro, pero algo que si nos queda claro es que la reina del rap viene con toda.
  40. Ken-Li
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    The Album is FIRE........well done Minaj ! Minaj is very Versatile, most rappers are not ! She has one of the fastest in hip-hop EVER ....she truly is the Queen of RAP!
  41. ShandroH
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    The album was a great body of work. Nicki once again proves her versatility. Trying to just listen to the album one time & saying its not cohesive is wrong. You have to repeatedly listen to grasp what shes saying, because each time there is something new. Its sad how people are here trying to give negative remarks just because they hate this woman for no valid reason. No matter how muchThe album was a great body of work. Nicki once again proves her versatility. Trying to just listen to the album one time & saying its not cohesive is wrong. You have to repeatedly listen to grasp what shes saying, because each time there is something new. Its sad how people are here trying to give negative remarks just because they hate this woman for no valid reason. No matter how much you dislike someone, you can never take away from their craft. It seems the internet has given people a sense of entitlement like they know these Celebs in real life and they can talk how they want. You cant believe everything you see on the internet, because at the end of the day, we are all looking inside from the outside, no matter the source! I pray that people really get help & realize that its not worth it to hate so hard without even knowing the facts. Jesus fix it!… Expand
  42. Brunhilda
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    I used to hate Nicki's music, but after that album my opinion changed. This is a pure masterpiece!
  43. SkinnyQueen
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    After listening to the album all the way through once, I could tell that this is her best album to date bringing elements the overall lexicon enjoys with a level of couth and skill that is currently unmatched and underappreciated. On tracks like Barbie Dreams, a fun track poking fun at her rap colleagues, she introduces a new audience to the works of The Notorious B.I.G. sampling "Dream"After listening to the album all the way through once, I could tell that this is her best album to date bringing elements the overall lexicon enjoys with a level of couth and skill that is currently unmatched and underappreciated. On tracks like Barbie Dreams, a fun track poking fun at her rap colleagues, she introduces a new audience to the works of The Notorious B.I.G. sampling "Dream" and her unique rap style at the end of the song. The amount of intelligence goes unrecognized and will give "artists" like Cardi B or Drake praises for being mediocre in every way.… Expand
  44. Torren21
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This album is sonically and lyrically superior to her previous efforts as well as other projects out. it keeps your attention and touches a lot of bases for a person to relate to. The quality of the production is amazing and Nicki matches or exceeds the energy on each track of Queen
  45. clementpl
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    AMAZING ALBUM !
    Best Nicki Album of course ! I love all songs but Ganja Burn and Barbie Dreams ....
  46. Kemran
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    New album of Nicki Minaj is amazing . She is really Queen of Rap industry.
  47. iLikeReviewing
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    During a time in hip-hop where everyone's following the trend, Nicki is refreshingly breaking away from that. With hard-hitting lyrical tracks, songs to vibe to and a little sprinkling of pop she's created a body of work to be proud of. She's successfully reaffirming her position with hunger, not thirst. Maintaining her integrity as a true artist/lyricist whilst also keeping theDuring a time in hip-hop where everyone's following the trend, Nicki is refreshingly breaking away from that. With hard-hitting lyrical tracks, songs to vibe to and a little sprinkling of pop she's created a body of work to be proud of. She's successfully reaffirming her position with hunger, not thirst. Maintaining her integrity as a true artist/lyricist whilst also keeping the playfulness and animation we love her for. Many tracks stand out, the singles fall in place very well and I would say it is cohesive. People saying otherwise simply do not like Nicki, or her singing and are clutching at straws for critique in my opinion. At this point in the industry, i wouldn't consider cohesion particularly important in any event. Majesty, Barbie Dreams, Good Form, LLC and Coco Chanel are particularly noteworthy. I'm impressed, well done Nicki.… Expand
  48. Amarierodriguez
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This album is the best she has ever put out i'm so happy you can see her growth no one can take the Queens spot no matter how hard they try she always proves why she is the Queen and this album proves it love it!
  49. KarmaNEVER4gets
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    The album was perfect, each new listen is like d first.kingdom stop even talking about IOP("fun as it was")its not in the same league as queen. And to people here who have listened to the album and KNOW its awesome and yet rate it nil, i hope yall make it in life doing what u are most passionate about and when you have given that passion your all someone somewhere with know idea of urThe album was perfect, each new listen is like d first.kingdom stop even talking about IOP("fun as it was")its not in the same league as queen. And to people here who have listened to the album and KNOW its awesome and yet rate it nil, i hope yall make it in life doing what u are most passionate about and when you have given that passion your all someone somewhere with know idea of ur sacrifice pulls u down and belittles ur life work just cause its convenient and easy from behind the comfort of their gadgets.… Expand
  50. Doudoux3
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    Best Album of the year, ganja burns nip tuck good form hard white coco chanel Bed chun li rich sex OMG !!!
  51. ganjaburnss
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    for all you caucasian mfs imma need you to get off nicki dick, yall don’t know **** about hip hop or rap so yall might wanna sit this one out. The audacity to question Onika’s pen and discredit for a airheaded **** who can’t write or spell her raps who started doing rap once she got to love and hip hop and doesn’t give a **** about the craft or art that comes with this hip hop **** is mindfor all you caucasian mfs imma need you to get off nicki dick, yall don’t know **** about hip hop or rap so yall might wanna sit this one out. The audacity to question Onika’s pen and discredit for a airheaded **** who can’t write or spell her raps who started doing rap once she got to love and hip hop and doesn’t give a **** about the craft or art that comes with this hip hop **** is mind blowing... yall bandwagon everything ask yourself will Cardi B be here 10 years from now like Nicki Minaj has? Will she have longevity? The answer is NO because y’all hype up any rap **** just to see Nicki fall the love yall have for Cardi B ain’t genuine it’s to get back at Nicki Minaj but QUEEN proved why Ms Minaj ain’t go no where. Yall are a bunch of sheep that follow the Nicki hate trend because yall think it’s “cool” or wanna be down. QUEEN is the best album of the year from Majesty to Run & Hide to Coco Chanel with the iconic Foxy Brown. The wait was worth it Onika delivered and every single track is golden. None of the rap girls are seeing Nicki Minaj and that’s just that, The same ones giving QUEEN low ratings the same **** that be caping for IOP when it’s just a mix of unoriginal quick bops and no real authentic hip hop content. In the end Onika won QUEEN IS 10/10 and none of you white **** or antis can change that … Expand
  52. ck70
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    The Queen of rap has shown us why she is each song has a different flow which makes this album her best yet
  53. BlyardiSri
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    Queeeeen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  54. AriGrande
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Um dos melhores albuns da Nicki. Ela mostrou que é rainha,assim como o nome do seu album. Parabéns
  55. FatBoy20
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Queen is Nicki Minaj best album to date topping her debut Album Pink Friday. Even though it be 3 1/2 years since her last album The PinkPrint. Queen just prove that Nicki still got what it take to be mention in the Top 5 of rappers. This album show her skills not only in rapping on a beat and spitting metaphors that make you stop the stop track and think about what she said, but it alsoQueen is Nicki Minaj best album to date topping her debut Album Pink Friday. Even though it be 3 1/2 years since her last album The PinkPrint. Queen just prove that Nicki still got what it take to be mention in the Top 5 of rappers. This album show her skills not only in rapping on a beat and spitting metaphors that make you stop the stop track and think about what she said, but it also show her skills of being a product of music. Overall the album is perfect, but Nicki please don't make us wait another four years for a album.… Expand
  56. Rusyatexper
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This album is hot album. Nicki shows us the great skills. Yeah. I think this is the best album in this year.
  57. zackikp
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queen is one of the best releases tbis year literally. every song on the album is amazing and meaningful and some songs can do great on the charts. Nicki is the queen of rap but we been knew… Expand
  58. tyreekm
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Nicki Minaj’s album “Queen” is beyond expection. People who just skim through the music will not catch necessary components to enjoy the album. The metaphors, punchlines and lyrics and unbelievably unmatched. She’s shouted out over 40 people throughout this masterpiece. Everyone who is reading the reviews; Watch the lyrics along with the song!!! You’ll catch everything!
  59. Majhesty
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito orgulhoso da NIcki, ela fez um álbum de rap não ser entediante, como alguns desse ano, as faixas transpiram qualidade e poder em suas letras, Minaj faz o conceitual ser acessível, nos deixando navegar pôr um mar de emoções se reafirmando como a verdadeira rainha! Esse é de longe seu melhor álbum, parabéns, esperando sua próxima evolução.… Expand
  60. ElvisChu
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Nicki Minaj has proven that she's the queen and the throne belongs to her, with the outstanding skills and attraction from the Queen album.
  61. Santee03
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Definitely one of the best albums this year. You are a fool if you don’t think so. Nicki Minaj always steps her pen! She is unmatched lyrically! No one in the Music industry Can top her fire flow! I’m an shocked at whom ever voted a low score you obviously know nothing about rap music! This is a classic album. Maybe you guys should give it a second listen. Not everything has to be aboutDefinitely one of the best albums this year. You are a fool if you don’t think so. Nicki Minaj always steps her pen! She is unmatched lyrically! No one in the Music industry Can top her fire flow! I’m an shocked at whom ever voted a low score you obviously know nothing about rap music! This is a classic album. Maybe you guys should give it a second listen. Not everything has to be about trap music and popping your privates on stripper poles. Just saying! Congratulations Nicki this is a great album!… Expand
  62. dannyxmcgahey
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    Easily one of the greatest female rap albums of all time. A classic Hip Hop album for the books.
  63. KGerrell27
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Best album this year! Period! No male or female will top this.... her flow and all is unmatched!
  64. s3americanaward
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This is nicki's best work of art in my opinion. she gave us everything that we needed and filled us up for another 4 years .. #Queen
  65. Lucazani
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    The album combines its rap / hip-hop side with the pop one, perfectly matched collaborations.
  66. busetown
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    Parabéns, menina mulher, o álbum ta maravilhoso, e bem maduro", deu pra perceber a evolução da Nicki no Queen, não é o melhor álbum, mas vai entrar para a história, THE QUEEN OF RAP IS BACK **** esmurrou a Cardi B, como aqueoe álbum imundo dela cheio de música igual, C H A C O T A
  67. lucamasse
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    Nicki's comeback is a truly delighting clean breath in the music industry.
    She manages to bring back the magic of hip hop, mixing her previous three albums in recordings like "come see about me" and "nip tuck". But she outdoes herself when she actually shows her inner feelings in "Ganja Burn", song that I can bet it will be the most underrated in 2018.
    In "Barbie Dreams" she experiences    Nicki's comeback is a truly delighting clean breath in the music industry.
    She manages to bring back the magic of hip hop, mixing her previous three albums in recordings like "come see about me" and "nip tuck". But she outdoes herself when she actually shows her inner feelings in "Ganja Burn", song that I can bet it will be the most underrated in 2018.
    In "Barbie Dreams" she experiences the old school style and this is already a success, because the BIG's instrumental is just like a mountain climb and she definitely overcomes it.
    That's a big work from mrs. Minaj and I can say that four long years of waiting has been well-paid.    … Expand
  68. Essoyodoux3
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    QUEEN !!! OMG This album is everything a work of art Nicki is the best female raper and even better than most mâle rapper
  69. rpmcmullen93
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    this album is incredibly diverse in terms of what a hip-hop artist can offer. minaj provides playful punchlines, bars, and hard beats. at the same time she is lyrically at her best. I love the production of this body of work as well...each song is uniquely different and showcases her strength and skill as an artist. love this album!
  70. rchlbrbs
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    this is your best album

    she deserves a grammy for the album and for barbie dreams
  71. Matheusbottelho
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um Álbum icônico desses!!! Esses Harters estão fazendo de tudo para Acabar com a carreira da Nicki. mal sabem que ela sempre se supera e ressurge. A Unica e Verdadeira RAINHA DO RAP!… Expand
  72. AjeJane
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Nicki Minaj Album! Amazing cover and musics. Best Album by Female Rapper this year!… Expand
  73. ooo13
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Nicki minaj deserves the rap queen. QUEEN is best hiphop album of the years!!
  74. edulidade
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Is the Nicki best album, AOTY she has proven that It os her own competition and her is the queen of rap
  75. fabienmrd
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Nicki showed the world her versatility in this album. This is the best album released this year from my point of view.
  76. godisawoman
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    She proves she is the Queen with this album. With powerful rap songs such as ”Barbie Dreams” and ”Good Form” she shows the other struggling female rappers how it should be done. Easily one of the best rap albums of the year.
  77. aldairdiazzz
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Nicki delivers, yet again, an amazing album that shows how versatile she can be. With explosive tracks like: Barbie Dreams, LLC, Coco Chanel, Good Form, Hard White or really nostalgic and romantic songs loke Come And See About Me, Thought I knew You and Run & Hide. The album as a whole is an incredible experience and she did not lie about being her best album.
  78. DOUGREIS
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Queen, of this album only confirmed because Nicki minaj and the rap queen. really a great work, good songs, good productions, well chosen feats. Nicki did a great job.
  79. godissajihyo
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Miss Minaj did not come to play. She snapped in this album. No one can take this Queen's spot. She is the Queen of Rap and she will continue to dominate be it on the charts or music quality. That's all I have to say.
  80. musiclover199
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    This album has really solidified Nicki as the Queen of rap. I love the variety on the album from the slower Come See About Me to the Biggie inspired Barbie Dreams. The album is full of bars and it really demonstrates Nicki's talents. Her best body of work to date.
  81. minajatruly
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Esse é sem duvidas o melhor album do ano, Nicki provou mais uma vez que sua unica competição é ela mesmo e entregou um trabalho 100% perfeito
  82. MichaelMedders
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    This woman is a RAPPER!!!! The lyricism and wordplay goes over your heads, Just because you're unable to comprehend the lyrics, doesn't mean they're not bars.
  83. daskun
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    This is by far one of the best albums of Nicki, it has that magic in every song, also is eminem comeback with the song Majestry ! I hope it hit #1 on Billboard Hot 100 !
  84. girlwholoves13
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    one and only queen of rap, she really did it again, proved everyone wrong. LLC, barbie dreams, majesty, miami and good form.. CLASSICS! proud of her
  85. connorgc
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    She always comes hard and shows her skill. This is an album for her fans. God love her.
  86. Evorian
    Aug 29, 2018
    10
    Nicki's best album hands down. Diverse music choices and flawless beats and lyrics.
  87. stefan12345
    Aug 30, 2018
    10
    This album shows Nicki's skills as a writer.There are many good songs and the features are mixed and good.This is her best album to me.Great job.
  88. RAMPunk
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Nicki's best album proving that she is still the queen of rap. The hooks are catchy and the lyrics are just as good. There's a lot of songs people might consider their fav. Other featuring artists just made it better.
  89. Q33N
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    The rap queen has never been so good. You can try to denigrate her image as much as you want, but that will not do what she lost her legacy! AOTY!
  90. RicoJones58
    Sep 9, 2018
    10
    The best Nicki album, cant wait to see her continue to grow and top herself!
  91. marco212003
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    Nicki Minaj mais uma vez mostrando ser a rainha do rap com seu flow incrível, rap com vibes dos anos 90 e parcerias impecáveis. "Queen" merece muito ser indicado ao Grammy.
  92. hornysoul
    Oct 13, 2018
    10
    É o Álbum da Rainha do Rap. O Álbum do Ano. O Melhor Álbum de Rap de Sempre. Há mais algum título apropriado para esta obra de arte? Sim, há, mas acho que todos vocês já sabem o que eu quero dizer com esta crítica. Nicki Minaj está no auge da sua carreira e conseguiu produzir um álbum fantástico, inteligente, coerente, coeso e com participações estonteantes.
  93. kingkadriel
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    I think that this was Nicki's most anticipated album. On this album, Nicki Minaj reveals parts of herself that we have not get come in contact with, she wrote an introspectively eclectic album filled with hard-hitting lines and tracks, but also ballads and r&b influences. Nicki has shown yet again that her writing skills are unmatched on songs like LLC, Barbie Dreams, Hard White, GanjaI think that this was Nicki's most anticipated album. On this album, Nicki Minaj reveals parts of herself that we have not get come in contact with, she wrote an introspectively eclectic album filled with hard-hitting lines and tracks, but also ballads and r&b influences. Nicki has shown yet again that her writing skills are unmatched on songs like LLC, Barbie Dreams, Hard White, Ganja Burn and more. This album has proven that she is a league of her own, and even Rap's fiercest rappers should hold her to a high standard.… Expand
  94. mssunshine
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    Queen is a wonderful album. It is a breath of fresh of air from all this mumble rap.
  95. Jeffwith2fs
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    it's a good album, honestly it should have like 12-14 songs but nicki minaj has proven that she's her own competition.
  96. Dsros96
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    After a long wait (4 years), several delays, strong backlash and after the masterpiece that was The Pinkprint, I thought this album would be a mess. I was SO wrong. 17 songs and ALL of them are amazing. Good Form, Ganja Burn and LLC are rap bops. This album is her masterpiece.
  97. Hardwhite
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    Nicki Minaj is definitely the Queen of rap. Her legacy can never be undone. This project was amazing .
  98. iamdiogorosa
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    The best Album from her to date. Pure hip-hop whit a touch of pop. We here for more to come.
  99. bhadbardy
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    With her 4th album 'Queen' Nicki Minaj has shown to everybody her skilful and talented soul, jumping from her Pop side to the one more Hip-Hop Under ground.
    I really loved this album and I would recommend to anyone who enjoy urban music in general, specially Hip-Hop/Rap.
  100. regularich
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    This album is a thought provoking masterpiece that is so ahead of its time and is revolutionary to the rap industry. It is a deeply inspiring piece of work and can be rightfully given the title of one of the greatest albums of all time and will influence and bless the ears of those that have the intelligence and mental capability to listen
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. No Ripcord
    Sep 10, 2018
    60
    On Queen, Nicki spends a lot of time ordering beheadings--which are fun, but get old quick--rather than showing us why she is and should be queen. Here's to hoping the next album gives us a more earnest, more raw glimpse of the head that wears the crown.
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  2. AllMusic
    Aug 20, 2018
    60
    When Minaj leans into her untouchable strengths as a rapper, things get really exciting and an album of tracks as strong as "LLC" or "Barbie Dreams" would be one for the books. As it stands, however, Queen is another chapter of Minaj's good but largely meandering and inconsistent full-length album output.
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  3. PopMatters
    Aug 20, 2018
    50
    Queen's title implies it's meant to function as a coronation for one of the biggest rappers ever, but it's more the sound of Minaj fighting to keep that crown on her head.
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