Queen
by Nicki Minaj
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1891 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 73 out of 1891
  3. Negative: 359 out of 1891
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  1. prinsuszino
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    album of the year !! whoever thinks the “others” can take/have taken her spot ... pls respect urself. i’m embarrassed for u. ANYWAYS, we love a self-titled album ! worth the wait.
  2. 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
  3. Celeberrios
    Aug 13, 2018
    9
    As being part of the barbs myself I would I like to start by saying no this is not nickis best album. But the hate that it is receiving is also not what it deserves. Overall I rate this a 9/10 because it’s is such a good album even though pink print will always be that **** Queen was that album in which you had to look at every song from a different perspective, I liked EVERY song.As being part of the barbs myself I would I like to start by saying no this is not nickis best album. But the hate that it is receiving is also not what it deserves. Overall I rate this a 9/10 because it’s is such a good album even though pink print will always be that **** Queen was that album in which you had to look at every song from a different perspective, I liked EVERY song. Personally my favorites are Barbie Dreams , She really lets all her feelings out and rides the beat so heavy and the little surprise at the end OOOF WIGGGG ! Chun Swae this song I already felt it since I heard it first on QUEENRADIO the wat was so smooth her verse was amazing ! Majesty I can’t even , I think very one that listens to it already knows it’s one of the best! And the rest of the album but I look at each song from various perspectives each time. So please before any of lil Kim’s , cardis or anyone else’s fans attack nicki. Sincerely listen to the album look at the lyrics and if you feel offended about your stan being noticed or called out then sis this is the rap game, get use to it or beat it.… Expand
  4. 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
  5. Tameradan1994
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Best album she has ever put out. Bars, creativity, versatile and it doesn't sound like everything else.
  6. Bardigang
    Aug 10, 2018
    0
    Boring. Heard this a million times! A couple good songs and one wasn't even her own flow. Seriously, she is okayish lyrically but her beats were trash.
  7. antoniofelipe
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    One of the best albums of the year, nicki have the female hip hop/rap in your hands, every song catch different emotions when you're listening.
  8. Javierknoxx
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Increible album,de lo mejor que va de año e incluir palabras en español le daba mas toques.
  9. Louis_Maraj
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    This is what she's the Queen. This is pure art. Congratulations Queen. You deserve the world.
  10. datbtragic
    Aug 13, 2018
    0
    This is a big no no. I was expecting much more by the way she hyped this album out.
  11. XtianX
    Aug 14, 2018
    0
    The album is not good. Just seems like she's trying so hard. She wants to prove she's the "Queen" when really she ain't it. She really needs to retire she's to old to be rapping about 2010 stuff.
  12. rts1
    Aug 12, 2018
    0
    What happened to Nicki? At what point did she start doing **** music? This album is wack af!
  13. SebastianGutVel
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    This album is simply amazing, it surprised me how many bops are on it, so incredible that you can see some stupid haters under this section being pressed giving 0 score, while professional critics give positive reviews, imagine being this dumb and obsessed
  14. MichelleBarbie
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    This is her best album to date! She really shows everyone she is the queen once again. Everything is perfect, her wordplay and flow are unmatched. Have it on replay since the release.
  15. vgalves
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Definitely, Nicki remains the Queen of Rap and she’s going anywhere too soon.
  16. JohnatanAlves
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    Nicki was able to surpass his last album, this surely is his best, a perfection!
  17. thedaywalker
    Aug 13, 2018
    4
    Nicki's Queen does not live up to it's title, showing little to no growth in 4 years. She continues to recycle the same things, about her body, about sex, about being the best female rapper in the game, without actually showing it.

    The album itself seemed to be a shuffle of songs she recorded and just put out there, she's superficial saying if you're broke you're ugly in the song "rich    Nicki's Queen does not live up to it's title, showing little to no growth in 4 years. She continues to recycle the same things, about her body, about sex, about being the best female rapper in the game, without actually showing it.

    The album itself seemed to be a shuffle of songs she recorded and just put out there, she's superficial saying if you're broke you're ugly in the song "rich sex" and then tries to be deep and sentimental in the song "come see about me", which looses the sentimental value to it.

    Nicki is at her best when she is on the offense, and aggressive, which she shows glimpses of in songs like Barbie Dreams, Chun Li, LLC, Good Form, but on the rest of the album she plays it safe.

    Unfortunately for Nicki she has lost the crown and will have to do A LOT better than this to earn it back.    … Expand
  18. DanShelley
    Sep 9, 2018
    0
    This is just horrible. I still don't understand why Nicki MInaj is famous because she clearly doesn't deserve it. Overrated and disgraceful.
  19. xharjodhx
    Aug 10, 2018
    5
    Honestly her worst album. Her flow is killer at times, but the beats and production just aren't interesting at most times. The best songs are Ganja Burns and Chun-Li. I don't know, it just doesn't strike me as much as her old stuff did. She spends to much of the album talking about sex, how she's the GOAT, and sneak dissing. She calls herself the queen of rap however, the crown no longerHonestly her worst album. Her flow is killer at times, but the beats and production just aren't interesting at most times. The best songs are Ganja Burns and Chun-Li. I don't know, it just doesn't strike me as much as her old stuff did. She spends to much of the album talking about sex, how she's the GOAT, and sneak dissing. She calls herself the queen of rap however, the crown no longer belongs to her.… Expand
  20. thefkntaste
    Aug 11, 2018
    9
    Everything she did with this album is enough to prove that she is the queen already! what a comeback.
  21. Anderlaine
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nicki queen !!! never disappoints, only have good songs. If I had more than 10 I would… Expand
  22. Heberty
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    By far the best album of the year, and one of the best of the career. Majesty is my favorite, please Nicki turn it into a single
  23. ricardofloresd
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    is the best album for a female rapper in so far this year. Good Job Nicki Minaj
  24. dinho2
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Nicki is the best at what she does, best album of the year! Queen of rap! I love this album!
  25. barbiedreamss
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    I love this album, I can not believe how Nicki Minaj evolved musically and lyrically
  26. minajfandom_
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    One of her best albums up to date, again proving the haters wrong and the ones that doubted her proving why she is STILL AFTER 10 YEARS ONE OF THE GREATEST RAPPERS OF ALL TIME!!
  27. irenekay
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Once again proving with this album why she is the Queen of the hip-hop game and why there is no competition.
  28. Victoriadirisu1
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    Amazing work of art. She’s a great artist and this album shows her growth. People expected club bangers but instead she focused on her lyrics and her growth as an artist. Impressive! 100% Bars. The homage to Biggie is everything
  29. NeerJR
    Aug 12, 2018
    9
    Minaj promised and delivered. First time listens can be quite deceiving so after a few listens I definitely feel that this album hit the mark. "Queen" had high expectations without a doubt, especially following "The Pinkprint", nonetheless it blends the classic feel with incredible beats and impeccable lyrics. The only hiccup for me would be that each track delivers a similar topic, thoughMinaj promised and delivered. First time listens can be quite deceiving so after a few listens I definitely feel that this album hit the mark. "Queen" had high expectations without a doubt, especially following "The Pinkprint", nonetheless it blends the classic feel with incredible beats and impeccable lyrics. The only hiccup for me would be that each track delivers a similar topic, though that is not necessarily a problem. Overall, "Queen" lives up to its title.
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  30. yazmyn
    Aug 12, 2018
    9
    The entire album has got only two skips. That means out of NINETEEN songs, only two I find not fitting for the album. I think Nicki, once again, proved that she is simply one of the best rappers in the rap game and definitely unbeatable in the female rap game. This album has surpassed all expectations and I'm beyond excited to see how it will do.
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70

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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