Queen
by Nicki Minaj
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7.7

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  1. Benjamin_M
    Jul 5, 2019
    10
    After being critiqued in 2017, the GP thought that Nicki has loosed her crown. Words of many of non-Nicki fan, Nicki was “over, cancelled” and they also pretended that the new rap-girl Cardi B was the “new” Queen of Rap.

    Due to the high controversy with the Cardi story, she was hurted by the online comments and the fact that many people painted her as the bad guy in that story. Many    After being critiqued in 2017, the GP thought that Nicki has loosed her crown. Words of many of non-Nicki fan, Nicki was “over, cancelled” and they also pretended that the new rap-girl Cardi B was the “new” Queen of Rap.

    Due to the high controversy with the Cardi story, she was hurted by the online comments and the fact that many people painted her as the bad guy in that story. Many rumors say that all that stuff was made by Atlantic, they are known for offered many contracts to build a “New” Nicki Minaj in order to bury the actual Queen of Rap

    During her hiatus, she made a retrospection of herself. She wanted to concentrate her energy to her work, without the meanness of the social media and the distraction related.

    A good decision? Let’s see.

    With the release of Chun-Li and Barbie Tingz in April 2018, she makes a strong comeback. Chun-Li peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 making her song the highest charted solo song by a female rapper in 2018.

    Due to the high expectation of the GP and her fans, she made her own Radio show called “Queen Radio” on Beats 1. She played her 4th album right here in the morning at the same moment of the release of Queen. The “Queen Radio” breaks the Beats 1 record for being the most listened show.

    Queen shows the perfect versatility of Nicki Minaj. As her words in the Queen Radio, we can really hear the combination of each greatest side of her past albums. Indeed, her 4th album shows her power, her vulnerability, and her lyricism during the listening. Her pen is definitely unmatched.

    The tracklist choices make the Nicki Minaj’s last album a perfect one. Travelling into different type of feelings, Queen has his place on the best rap album's list in this century.

    Once again, she proove that she's the only Queen of Rap.    … Expand
  2. BGV
    Jun 24, 2019
    9
    Easily the best Nicki Minaj record with very few dispensable tracks. Nicki Minaj really shows who’s the QUEEN!
  3. YazzMcQueen
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Ganja Burn/s - exactly what an album opener should be, beat is beautiful and soothing and the chorus is captivating!! I cant wait to get high and listen to it 24/7. Totally upset rn, gets me in my feels 100% - 9.5/10

    2. Majesty - labrinth? Unexpected but totally brilliant. This is a new sound and im living for it. Beat is sickening. Nicki really got me pullin my skank face. Eminem...Em,    Ganja Burn/s - exactly what an album opener should be, beat is beautiful and soothing and the chorus is captivating!! I cant wait to get high and listen to it 24/7. Totally upset rn, gets me in my feels 100% - 9.5/10

    2. Majesty - labrinth? Unexpected but totally brilliant. This is a new sound and im living for it. Beat is sickening. Nicki really got me pullin my skank face. Eminem...Em, one of the best verses ive ever heard. The switch up at the end? SICKENIN. This song is brilliance - 9.5/10

    3. Barbie Dreams - Turned a classic into ANOTHER classic. One of the BEST funny/friendly diss tracks ever created. The name dropping is NEXT LEVEL. The roman switch up at the end? she **** fed EVERYONE. This song is faultless. Exceptional. The standard. KING **** - 10/10

    4. Rich sex - the beat is rich as **** come onnnnn im wet. I LIKE MONEY MORE THAN DICK!!! I really felt like this should have been solo although i LOVE wayne... so imma let is slide cos it still SLAPS. definitely just a song to boast and talk their **** Young money **** - 8/10

    5. Hard White/ HALF BACK - when i first heard this i just knew Nicki was ****in sick and tired of these **** This was straight after Remus beef and nicki HAD HAD ENOUGH. Lyrically im stun-GUNNED. Dont sleep on this song you starships loving **** BEAT IS FIYAAA - 9/10

    6. Bed - you know what bed is a bit of an odd one but i really love it. I always pretend im in a music video whilst listening to this. Its soothing, melodious and therapeutic. Chillin with ur boo getting high or suckin dick. Also the 100m streams are cute. Europe loves it - 8/10

    7. Thought i knew you - i just **** WITH THIS SO MUCH. Weeknd and Nickis voices go so well together!! This song is light, goes well with bed and a break from all those sickenin tracks before. Beat is sooo interesting!!! Its what lures me in. Me to all me exes basically - 8.5/10

    8. Run & hide - perfect after thought i knew you. However this is too pink printy for me... kind of like i lied and i just dont like the flashback im getting from it. I probably wont be listening to this song unfortunately. However its short and i get why she put it there - 6/10

    9. Chun Swae - still pressed about the name !! nickis flow has me automatically getting my gun fingers out. The flow switch she did is hot as **** Swae Lee did that with his bit ngl. I cant wait to be in the bath to this song with a gun in my hand??? Idk. - 8/10

    10. Chun Li - that **** MY SONG. ive easily given this song over 10,000 streams. I had it played in every club i went to. I got ALL the locals bussin out to it. This track is straight up New York. it deserved so much better?? Nothing tops this beat and delivery - 10/10

    11. LLC - shanghai was seen rotting in a field full of cow **** The lyrics on this beat are next level. NOW CARRY ON.... The chorus is sooooo sassy, i love it. Her experimenting went well because this song is fresh afff. YOU MADE ME YOU MADE HA HA. - 9/10

    12. Good Form - NEXT SINGLE. THE BENZZZZ SONG. better than i expected. POPPIN. BEAT IS FIRE. FLOW IS FIRE. LYRICS ARE FAX UPON FAX. good form really is that **** its better than Anaconda. One of her best crossover songs ever. I JUST wanted one bit where SPAZZED- 9.5/10

    13. Nip Tuck - hmmm its another whilst im high song. Itll be the side btch on my main ****es and side ****es playlist. Its still cute tho. Nothing more to say :/ - 6/10

    14. 2 late 2 Interlude - this reslly ahould have been a whole ass song. Its so **** cute!!! Literally shes so smart for putting this in!!! Her voice sounds soooo cute i just wanna hug her - 9/10

    15. Come see about me - the pop ballad girls are shaking. This joins grand piano as another song that will just make me cry automatically. She sounds DIVINE!! stop saying she cant sing because SHE CAN!! Her voice is so intricate and different!! The lyrics -are deeeeeep - 9.5/10

    16. Sir - This is already slept on. No one talking about it cos they tireT of future. The beat is murderous. The amount of times she says sir with internal rhymes and how she keeps rhyming sir is just fantastic. Future didnt ruin it. Not as good as **** dem hoes doe- 7.5/10

    17. Miami - YES YES YES. NONE OF U ****ES CAN SIT WITH ME AND GRETCHEN!!! im deceased the lyrics are lit. I LOVE THIS SONG. I’m going miami in a few months as well so im gunna be fukin with this so much. Shes showing off her lyrics capabilities i love it. - 9/10

    18. Coco Chanel - the way she says coco has me dripping wet out my bussy. This track is what you call RAP. miss minaj and Miss foxy brown??? TALK ABOUT THIS MORE. TALK ABOUT IT MORE. FEMALE RAP. BETTER THAN THE MEN. FACTS. Foxy sounds HOT. I cant fault this track at ALL. - 10/10

    19. Inspirations outro - perfect way to end the album. - 10/10

    I really cant wait to hear the 2 target exclusives and the final edits she does to the album. Hopefully there is also a deluxe edition with some boss ass **** ****    … Expand
  4. l1234567
    Jun 10, 2019
    10
    The queen of rap did not disappoint. Chun li, good form and hard white are the best songs
  5. sharpea
    Jun 9, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queen is one of Nicki's best albums to date. The staple track 'Barbie Dreams' is a hilarious flip on The Notorious BIG's 'Dreams'. There is absolutely no skips.… Expand
  6. NathanSilva
    Jun 6, 2019
    10
    So, so, incredible. Great beats, great songs, great featurings, whatever, best Nicki's album ever.
  7. billsalomoo
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    The flow, punchlines, rhythm are so good. after 5 years, the album feed us good. When she said, ‘B*tches ain’t got punchlines or flows, I had both and an empire also’, you know she’s not lying. Congrats, Nicki!
  8. plutoxoxo
    May 24, 2019
    10
    she snapped per usual, served bops, she rapped all genres: rnb, hip hop, trap... she deserves her acclaimed name, QUEEN OF RAP!
  9. Ginaxhrist
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    Hey queen. Girl, you have done it again. They need more rappers like her. Stream hard white for good health. The queen of rap.
  10. prestonhung
    Apr 2, 2019
    4
    Queen is the best of all the albums by Minaj. Although not as catchy as the others, the album consists of some decent lyrics and the signature energy Minaj withholds. The only problems are the excessive uses of autotune and bland production and uninteresting features.
    Best tracks: Majesty, Rich Sex, Hard White, Bed, Chun-Li, LLC, Good Form, Come See About Me
    Worst tracks: Thought I Knew    Queen is the best of all the albums by Minaj. Although not as catchy as the others, the album consists of some decent lyrics and the signature energy Minaj withholds. The only problems are the excessive uses of autotune and bland production and uninteresting features.
    Best tracks: Majesty, Rich Sex, Hard White, Bed, Chun-Li, LLC, Good Form, Come See About Me
    Worst tracks: Thought I Knew You, Run & Hide, Chun Swae, Nip Tuck, Sir    … Expand
  11. davidmikai
    Mar 29, 2019
    0
    ABSOLUTELY boring, listening to fart sound is more interesting. This album fail to meet what we expect from someone who claimed herself as "Queen". Nicki should name this album as "Trash".
  12. P7TRIQUE
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    Ya'll should listen to this album. It really shows her kills in many songs but especially in the song called LLC.
  13. noalygh
    Feb 19, 2019
    0
    This album is terrible on every sides. Minaj's lyrics are full of disgusting meaning of slut shaming women and sexual intentions and the music makes ears bleed.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. Zubyking
    Dec 23, 2018
    10
    Dope. Queen. Crown. Loved it. Loved the beats, loved the limited features. Eminem came through on a dope verse. Nicki was dragging left and right. Loved the Barbie dreams track.
  17. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    10
    The album that brings "back" the queen of rap, really this one to surprise the vibe that has, the compositions are incredible. There are few production failures that we see on this album, it's incredible to be heard in any corner!
  18. 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.
  19. DevilPray
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    Probably my favorite album by her. The first half of the album > her rest discography.
  20. Mathzin
    Nov 10, 2018
    7
    Com músicas ótimas, dignas de elogio ao rap da "Rainha do Rap", Nicki nos entregou "Queen". Com muita briga envolvida, cheio de feats com rappers pedófilos, machistas e homofóbicos, o álbum desconexo e sem seguir algum tema específico, a não ser a grandiosidade da Onika e de sua B*ceta.
    Destaque: "Majesty" por ser uma ótima música, tirando o Machista-Homofóbico do Eminem. E claro    Com músicas ótimas, dignas de elogio ao rap da "Rainha do Rap", Nicki nos entregou "Queen". Com muita briga envolvida, cheio de feats com rappers pedófilos, machistas e homofóbicos, o álbum desconexo e sem seguir algum tema específico, a não ser a grandiosidade da Onika e de sua B*ceta.
    Destaque: "Majesty" por ser uma ótima música, tirando o Machista-Homofóbico do Eminem. E claro "Chun-li" e "Thought I Knew You" com o maravilhoso The Weeknd.    … Expand
  21. Hardwhite
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    Nicki Minaj is definitely the Queen of rap. Her legacy can never be undone. This project was amazing .
  22. Gianni314
    Nov 3, 2018
    0
    Nicki Minaj being a pioneer for female rap is still caring on her legacy as one of the greats Mc’s of all time. Queen brought so much hardcore lyrical content and the cohesiveness of the project was everthing. I’m not giving her a 10 because I’m a fan. I’m giving this protect a 10 because it’s what it deserves.
  23. 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.
  24. TheCriticalCrit
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    Nicki did her thing on this album. I'm so proud of her. She's spitting hard.
  25. 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.
  26. mssunshine
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    Queen is a wonderful album. It is a breath of fresh of air from all this mumble rap.
  27. 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
  28. Kingkadrie
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    Nicki Minaj’s Queen is euphoric journey into the multifaceted mind of hip hops most talented rappers. NickI taps into her Caribbean roots with tracks like ‘Ganja Burns’, and shows her vocal ability in tracks like run and hide, and thought I knew you. She holds her own against every female rapper currently in the game on stand out tracks like Barbie dreams, hard white, and LLC. Her versesNicki Minaj’s Queen is euphoric journey into the multifaceted mind of hip hops most talented rappers. NickI taps into her Caribbean roots with tracks like ‘Ganja Burns’, and shows her vocal ability in tracks like run and hide, and thought I knew you. She holds her own against every female rapper currently in the game on stand out tracks like Barbie dreams, hard white, and LLC. Her verses here extremely well written and show her metaphoric side and she uses tropes and schemes like repetition, anaphora, alliteration, and synecdoche to add a sense of poetry to her work. Although the album is a 19 track work, each song is a justification of her undeniable song writing talent, and her theatrical musical expressions… Expand
  29. 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.
  30. deanjacobson_
    Sep 28, 2018
    9
    After a four year abstinence from releasing an album, Nicki Minaj has asserted her position as Queen of the Rap game. Starting off with a catchy melody that develops into a flow that perfectly suits the album, Nicki's collection of music is highly developed, crafted and flows extremely well. The album was made too long with interludes and outros, which could have had great potential. TheAfter a four year abstinence from releasing an album, Nicki Minaj has asserted her position as Queen of the Rap game. Starting off with a catchy melody that develops into a flow that perfectly suits the album, Nicki's collection of music is highly developed, crafted and flows extremely well. The album was made too long with interludes and outros, which could have had great potential. The album's failure to commercially succeed on charts is still a mystery, however, despite this, however, Queen has definitely been her best album so far.… Expand
  31. 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.
  32. Lopesito27
    Sep 16, 2018
    7
    It's not a secret Nicki is a woman of strong personality, which is reflected in the album and that's great! There are tracks that have great production which outshines the fluent energy on Minaj's rapping delivery but some other tracks where these things are not exactly strong uncover the lack of deepness in the whole album.
  33. AntiKektina
    Sep 11, 2018
    0
    A horrible album made for Kektina. 0/10 album of the trashcan. Doesn't deserve even half of its sales
  34. RicoJones58
    Sep 9, 2018
    10
    The best Nicki album, cant wait to see her continue to grow and top herself!
  35. 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.
  36. 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!
  37. onik4
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    A queen never loses her crown! It has already been proven that everyone loved this album and that definitely it is one of the most powerful released this year. Haters, do not waste your time trying to make it seem the other way around.
  38. 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.
  39. toveloismymom
    Aug 31, 2018
    0
    высер отврат говно тварь мерзавка сука потаскуха мерзость уебина страшила ненавижу
  40. 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.
  41. Evorian
    Aug 29, 2018
    10
    Nicki's best album hands down. Diverse music choices and flawless beats and lyrics.
  42. KatrinaAirlines
    Aug 28, 2018
    6
    По моему мнению, в данном альбоме много скучных песен. Только нескольким интересным исполнениям поставил наиболее высокую оценку: "Good Form" и "Chun-Li". Надеюсь, в будущем у неё будут ещё действительно неплохие альбомы.
  43. CasketAirlines
    Aug 28, 2018
    6
    На альбоме есть несколько песен, которые действительно можно послушать и переслушать : Chun Li, Good Form, LLC , Coco, Sir, Hard White - лучшие с альбома, однако остальные настолько плохи, что тянут весь альбом вниз.
  44. Strephon
    Aug 28, 2018
    9
    Nicki Minaj's Queen is a very good album indeed. The album proved her talent and secured her place as one of the elites of rap. All of the tracks from Ganja Burn until the last all have the potential to be very good individual songs. However, there are some honest downsides. The album is not that cohesive, featuring tracks that do not go with each other very well. For example, I believeNicki Minaj's Queen is a very good album indeed. The album proved her talent and secured her place as one of the elites of rap. All of the tracks from Ganja Burn until the last all have the potential to be very good individual songs. However, there are some honest downsides. The album is not that cohesive, featuring tracks that do not go with each other very well. For example, I believe that Bed featuring Ariana Grande and Rich Sex featuring Lil Wayne should have instead been released as individual songs as promo for the album instead of putting it in the album itself. Also some songs like Chun Swae, while very good, are too long. Nicki should have made it a bit shorter and removed the unnecessary adlibs at the end or at least shortened it. Also, she should have collated the R&B and Rap into separate sides like Drake or at least removed the songs that don't classify with either and released as individual songs. Overall though, while not her best (I still believe that The Pinkprint is her best album), this is a very good album that showcases her lyrical and musical prowess. 'Queen' truly is an album title fitting for the Queen of Rap!… Expand
  45. Julia1d
    Aug 27, 2018
    7
    É um bom álbum! Nicki veio a jogo para dizer quem é a rainha do rap mostrando toda a sua potência.
  46. music_junkie
    Aug 25, 2018
    1
    This is her fourth album, yet there is no growth. It's the same braggadocio, but with little to no substance. At least on her previous album, she addressed real life and relatable situations. This inaptly titled album just features the same tired features, tired bars, and insignificant industry beef. As a body of work, it is also sidetracked by the pop duds "Bed" and "Come See About Me"This is her fourth album, yet there is no growth. It's the same braggadocio, but with little to no substance. At least on her previous album, she addressed real life and relatable situations. This inaptly titled album just features the same tired features, tired bars, and insignificant industry beef. As a body of work, it is also sidetracked by the pop duds "Bed" and "Come See About Me" which have no place on this album. The outro is also unnecessary and at 19-tracks, this album is way too long and full of fillers. The only fun and good moments of this album include "Good Form" and "Chun-Li" but that's about it.

    All in all, this album is disappointing. It's time to come up with something new, Nicki.    … Expand
  47. Lukaandrade13
    Aug 24, 2018
    0
    Um trabalho único e exclusivo. Nicki Minaj explora muito bem o álbum. Excelente trabalho.
  48. dannyxmcgahey
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    Easily one of the greatest female rap albums of all time. A classic Hip Hop album for the books.
  49. connorgc
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    She always comes hard and shows her skill. This is an album for her fans. God love her.
  50. cucumberwater
    Aug 23, 2018
    9
    I LOVE this album. The more and more I listen to it the more I enjoy it. Queen Minaj uses her wit and raw talent to make what I think is her greatest album. Each song on the album has amazing lyrics and flows. The best songs on the album for me are "Good Form" and "Barbie Dreams" and there are little to no filler songs on the album. And don't forget the star collaborations from Lil Wayne,I LOVE this album. The more and more I listen to it the more I enjoy it. Queen Minaj uses her wit and raw talent to make what I think is her greatest album. Each song on the album has amazing lyrics and flows. The best songs on the album for me are "Good Form" and "Barbie Dreams" and there are little to no filler songs on the album. And don't forget the star collaborations from Lil Wayne, The Weeknd, Swae Lee, Ariana Grande, Future, Eminem, Labrinth, FOXY BROWN! The queen really did reclaim her throne.… Expand
  51. 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
  52. andreluiiz00
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Impeccable music, great beats, iconic verses and memorable partnerships. This album is undoubtedly the best of Rap
  53. jonas9722
    Aug 21, 2018
    6
    yeah, It is a good album but nothing that blows with your mind. I think she just did and album in order to go for cardi b because this album seems like it was totally directed to her
  54. 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 !
  55. ytaP
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    This is not only the best album of the year but easily the best album of the whole decade.
    Nicki once again proved that she's the best rapper of the generation.
  56. mess04
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    This is a special Album, if you don't like and can't apreciente this album you'll never feel the magic of it. It's **** perfect!!!
    This four years waiting, WORTH SO MUCH!!! Amen Nicki Minaj!
  57. bodakyellow
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    New album of the year! Nicki proves that her reign as queen of rap is far from over with both her rapping and singing on point. This album once again leaves all her doubters in the dust. Favourite tracks: Ganja Burns, Barbie Dreams, Hard White, Chun-Li
  58. Emili12321
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    You can't say this isn't an album of the year. Lyrically this album is a perfection for a hip-hop artist who writes her own raps. The flows, the beats, the vocals everything is just too perfect. And im not even Nicki fan but i know when some album is good. Her best album so far. FIRE
  59. TimW001
    Aug 18, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nicki Minaj has improved greatly in terms of flow and lyrical quality. She is a great rapper. The album Queen also has great individual songs such as Ganja Burns, Majesty, Barbie Dreams, Chun Li. But the album as a whole is forgettable. There are so many passable songs that are just boring, yet still have quality lyrics.
    So many songs try differing styles and yet don't capture who Nicki is. Nicki Minaj is best when she is doing music that is different than the norm (Truffle Butter, Anaconda, Superbass). So this album just has a series of songs that sound just like everything else in 2018. Even though it may lyrically be of higher quality the music ends up seeming mostly bland. I never got a great feeling of who Nicki is from this album instead it could be any pop star with this music. Compare it to albums like Lemonade and Dirty Computer where at the end you feel like you got to know the artist better and have a strong feeling of who they are.    … Expand
  60. dajonwaller2
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Love Her album let haters hate cause we coming for the win. When you think some Iggy or Cardi **** can take her spot, she proves why and how to be the QUEEN. I'll give you 10 minutes to name something by a female rapper this decade more harder and iconic than Barbie Dreams. GO!
  61. Italo1408
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    nicki minaj is a real queen of rap everybody know that nicki is most successful female rapper in the world
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. draediamond
    Aug 18, 2018
    6
    The only people spamming great reviews are her stans or Cardi haters. There is nothing here that proves that she is a "Queen" but it's not bad. The second half of the album is better than the first half by far and it surprised me because I thought the album was straight trash at first. The album doesn't really build upon anything that was already in place but it does a good job ofThe only people spamming great reviews are her stans or Cardi haters. There is nothing here that proves that she is a "Queen" but it's not bad. The second half of the album is better than the first half by far and it surprised me because I thought the album was straight trash at first. The album doesn't really build upon anything that was already in place but it does a good job of perfecting many different sounds and hip hop trends. 19 songs is entirely too long and rap artists need to stop doing that. It's a pathetic attempt at making more sales and making more money. She easily could've taken 10-13 songs from the album she released and had a really dope project. It's not really unlistenable at many parts but there are cringe worthy moments especially towards the beginning (Eminem trash verse is one of them). The pop moments towards the end are GREAT and it's reflective of the old Nicki. Don't expect this album to blow you away but it's a decent listen that her fans will enjoy.

    Bottom line: It's not dumpster can but it's just not that good.    … Expand
  65. Meneama
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    I stan a legend no matter what she never dissapoints. She absolutely killed it they were no skips fot me
  66. jesusbronze
    Aug 17, 2018
    7
    Minaj long-delayed album Queen focuses sonically in elements rarely seen in her previous and engaging release The Pink Print, which may mystify some of her fans who were expecting the Trinidadian rapper to continue in the path of Bops and Hits for which she is known and revered. Nevertheless, we cannot diminish the artistic input of Queen; While not offering so many obvious stand-outsMinaj long-delayed album Queen focuses sonically in elements rarely seen in her previous and engaging release The Pink Print, which may mystify some of her fans who were expecting the Trinidadian rapper to continue in the path of Bops and Hits for which she is known and revered. Nevertheless, we cannot diminish the artistic input of Queen; While not offering so many obvious stand-outs (Being Bed, Ganja Burns or Coco Chanel some of the best moments), this record is certainly a great effort in the Hip Hop and Urban field, coming from a rapper further stretching her capabilities as a rhymer and lyricist, thus making Queen a commendable record in her catalog.… Expand
  67. 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.
  68. kbstrange
    Aug 17, 2018
    8
    Ganja Burns (9/10)
    Majesty (9.5/10)
    Barbie Dreams (10/10) Rich Sex (7/10) Hard White (8.5/10) Bed (7.5/10) Thought I Knew You (7/10) Run & Hide (5/10) Chun Swae (7/10) Chun-Li (8.5/10) LLC (9/10) Good Form (8.5/10) Nip Tuck (8/10) 2 Lit 2 Late Interlude (7.5/10) Come See About Me (9/10) Sir (6/10) Miami (7.5/10) Coco Chanel (8/10) Inspirations Outro (8/10) Album flow    Ganja Burns (9/10)
    Majesty (9.5/10)
    Barbie Dreams (10/10)
    Rich Sex (7/10)
    Hard White (8.5/10)
    Bed (7.5/10)
    Thought I Knew You (7/10)
    Run & Hide (5/10)
    Chun Swae (7/10)
    Chun-Li (8.5/10)
    LLC (9/10)
    Good Form (8.5/10)
    Nip Tuck (8/10)
    2 Lit 2 Late Interlude (7.5/10)
    Come See About Me (9/10)
    Sir (6/10)
    Miami (7.5/10)
    Coco Chanel (8/10)
    Inspirations Outro (8/10)
    Album flow (8.5/10)
    Average (7.95/10)    … Expand
  69. 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.
  70. 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.
  71. ZacTheMaleFairy
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Esse é sem dúvidas o melhor álbum da nossa rainha Nicki. Aos meus olhos, a tracklist teria ficado melhor se Chun Swae tivesse ficado por último, pois é muito longa pra um álbum de 20 faixas. E Coco Chanel foi a melhor colaboração do álbum, com uma batida maravilhosa, e umas rimas do caralho! Queen chegou bem perto da perfeição, só não vê quem não quer.
  72. thuglyfe
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Nicki leads the pack so her back's to them, and track 'Barbie Dreams' is confirmation of this. No matter how many people on social media or in the music industry attempt to tear the Queen down, she'll always (in an off guard manner) remind you who she is, and she reclaims her throne and crown. Many people feel the need to compare 'Queen' to Cardi B's 'Invasion of Privacy', yet there's noNicki leads the pack so her back's to them, and track 'Barbie Dreams' is confirmation of this. No matter how many people on social media or in the music industry attempt to tear the Queen down, she'll always (in an off guard manner) remind you who she is, and she reclaims her throne and crown. Many people feel the need to compare 'Queen' to Cardi B's 'Invasion of Privacy', yet there's no need to do so, two different albums by two different types of female rappers. NICKI MINAJ has not lost her touch and she will be here until she says she doesn't want to be anymore. Queen is an incredible comeback. Put Nicki's crown on again and she will knock it off.… Expand
  73. IkerRuiz
    Aug 17, 2018
    7
    This isn’t your contemporary rap album of 2018 yes it’s rap but it’s not the sound you would expect
    But is a good album
  74. johnnnnnn
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    I just didn't really enjoy this album, none of the songs really jumped out to me and made me think that this was a good album, love Nicki though.
  75. Qieenmikeaaaaaa
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. queen the album best of career her nicki queen of rap best album of year in my opissdssssssssssd… Expand
  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. 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.
  78. Kosmiblues
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Ganja Burn es la unica canción que me gusta del disco.
    Cardi B rules this year !
  79. 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
  80. ooo13
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Nicki minaj deserves the rap queen. QUEEN is best hiphop album of the years!!
  81. Chocolatelover
    Aug 16, 2018
    10
    A great body of work. I am very surprised by how well this album was put together. I'm not a Barb but this has pulled me to Nicki Minaj's side.
  82. stanley834
    Aug 16, 2018
    0
    This is just full of overrated and generic garbage. I will never respect a pathetic and talentless hack that is Nicki Minaj. *snore*
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. dhawn1016
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Queen is back again and some may say that she has come to reclaim her throne, but did she ever lose it in the first place? After nearly 4 years Minaj is back with a powerhouse of an album, 19 tracks full of pure bars, sick flows, fantastic production, and lyrical vocals. The intro Ganja Burn sets the stage for the album with Minaj stating that she is continually perfecting her craft and every rhyme she spits is her own and no amount of hate can take her down, she will reign supreme. The album has tracks for everyone. You want hard songs with raw verses, check out Hard White. You need something lowkey and easy, Run & Hide. Get up and dance, Good Form. Cry your eyes out, Come See About Me. It is clear why her fans and many other critics have collectively called Queen her best work so far. Every track shows Minaj's dedication, expertise, and taste and it is clear all her effort was put into her grand return.… Expand
  86. jpauloas
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    Nicki is on the top of her game, she's got catch phares and flow going all over the Queen. Just amazing to see her step it up.
  87. 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
  88. rchlbrbs
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    this is your best album

    she deserves a grammy for the album and for barbie dreams
  89. Sebastian2018
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    Queen is an album where you realize who is who. When you are at the top many will criticize you, good way to shut them up
  90. 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!
  91. 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
  92. 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 !!!
  93. 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
  94. goldxnyung
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    'Queen' is the proof that Nicki is one of the most versatile artists of all time. Every time an album of her is released we can appreciate a new flavor. 'Queen' is rich in intelligent rhymes and atmospheric beats. The album was built amid the turbulence of recent years, but she shows us, once again, that she is a strong woman. A survivor.
  95. 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.
  96. MrShaoran
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    The best album of her career. Nice vibes, nice flows, rhymes, references... THE QUEEN OF RAP
  97. TravisJ
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    The Album was amazing. She showed again why she is the reigning queen of rap. Theres a track for every mood you’re in. It’s not as Cohesive as it should be but she delivered punchlines, spit harder than 90% of rappers today, gave the listeners different vibes, and even sang for some tracks in which she showed her abilityes to use her vocals to her advantage. The Barbie Dreams joint is crazy.
  98. nicolasfenty
    Aug 14, 2018
    0
    Well, it's her worst album of his entire career, it started well with the first two-three songs and then it became so horrendous, repetitive lyrics, sounds that had already been heard, an album with lots of stuffings, the truth is very bad and very disappointed.
  99. jhylyo
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    I see haters wasting time coming here give a low note to the queen, shame shame in the face bunch of unemployed, nicki reina, nicki and the queen of rap. the album is wonderful and excepcinal, I love mama nicki, majesty musica do ano, chun swae musica do milenio .....
  100. NETMUSIC
    Aug 14, 2018
    5
    Its a very mixed bag for me. There are stand-outs but there are too many filler tracks are just too boring.

    The Good Songs:

    Ganja Burn
    Majesty ft. Labrinth and Eminem
    Barbie Dreams
    Bed ft. Ariana Grande
    Good Form
    Rich Sex ft. Lil Wayne
    Chun-Li
    LLC

    8/19 good songs. 50%, 5/10
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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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