The Pinkprint
by Nicki Minaj
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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1069 Ratings

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  1. zaimin92
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    This is a smart record that has a lot to say and gives listener a reason to hear it. In contrast with her previous records, fans may surprised by what they find. She experimentally plays a different style and direction lead to diversity of this album. Every single one of the tracks sounds promising and good that this plays like a 'Greatest Hits' package.

    The best of the best is Pills n    This is a smart record that has a lot to say and gives listener a reason to hear it. In contrast with her previous records, fans may surprised by what they find. She experimentally plays a different style and direction lead to diversity of this album. Every single one of the tracks sounds promising and good that this plays like a 'Greatest Hits' package.

    The best of the best is Pills n Potions, a slow piano ballad which proved her credibility in delivery both pop and hip hop. Her writing successfully portrayed her true expression, emotion and turn this song into a work of art. Besides, Anaconda, her novelty smash brings genius lyrics with irresistible beats that will be quoted for years to come.

    There are some classic tracks here including I Lied and All Thing Go that we got to hear them at their best. Overall, this will be her best work to date but there's a lot of rooms to explore in producing a very cohesive and solid album. To sum up, the album is a notch away from what the fans expect but it's a step towards the singer attracting new fans and without a doubt she made it successfully.    … Expand
  2. thepabllo
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    The best Nicki's album. Is funny, is rap, is hip-hop, is beautiful, is complete. Full of great songs like 'Grand Piano', 'I Lied' and 'All Things Go'. Congratulations for tthis artist what is Nicki Minaj.
  3. AngeloVeluz12
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    For me, this was Nicki Minaj's best album out as of now. We saw her real, emotional side that loved by many people.
  4. rudanehemmings4
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    This album may not be what most of you expect but it is the best album so far for her for I do love her other two albums, but this is the best. My favourites are: I Lied, All Things Go, Anaconda, Pills N Potions, Get on Your Knees, Bed Of Lies, Only, Feeling Myself, Win Again, Want Some More, The Night Is Still Young, Big Daddy and Four Door Aventador
  5. Gjmzvs
    Dec 27, 2015
    10
    The Pinkprint es una gran obra de arte Hip-hop de Nicki Minaj, este álbum a diferencia con los anteriores tiene más influencia en el Rap que en el Pop siendo muy exitoso teniendo colaboraciones con Lil Wayne, Drake y otros artistas. Con esto demuestra que es una leyenda del Rap.
  6. scorpio1114
    May 29, 2020
    10
    such a beautiful album and will remain as one of the better rap females of all time
  7. RemyMuahGuns
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best female rap album PERIOD. Nicki’s lyricism and versatility is unmatched. Critics are tasteless and the fact that this has a 70 is disgusting, deserves way better.… Expand
  8. diofelicciano
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    Her most coherent and solid album yet. There are only 4 mistakes on this album and they are called: "The Night is Still Young", "Pills n Potions", "Mona Lisa" and "Bed of Lies", the other 18 tracks are powerful bangers, especially "Get on Your Knees", "Trini Dem Girls", "Feeling Myself", "The Crying Game", "Want Some More", "Win Again", "All Things Go" and of course, the epic singleHer most coherent and solid album yet. There are only 4 mistakes on this album and they are called: "The Night is Still Young", "Pills n Potions", "Mona Lisa" and "Bed of Lies", the other 18 tracks are powerful bangers, especially "Get on Your Knees", "Trini Dem Girls", "Feeling Myself", "The Crying Game", "Want Some More", "Win Again", "All Things Go" and of course, the epic single "Anaconda". With this album, she won again!… Expand
  9. DoctorClamps
    Jun 4, 2015
    9
    The album showcases Nicki MInaj at her best: confessional, emotional, tough, a monster. It is a bit scattered and album sometimes has an identity crisis with its hard-hitting tracks such as "Four Door Aventadour" being hard to marry to confessional tracks such as "I Lied". However, individually each track is a testament to Minaj's versatility. She sounds just as comfortable at confessingThe album showcases Nicki MInaj at her best: confessional, emotional, tough, a monster. It is a bit scattered and album sometimes has an identity crisis with its hard-hitting tracks such as "Four Door Aventadour" being hard to marry to confessional tracks such as "I Lied". However, individually each track is a testament to Minaj's versatility. She sounds just as comfortable at confessing her regrets as she is at braggadocio.… Expand
  10. ahmedimran
    Oct 21, 2015
    9
    The album has amazing songs,there are some songs you'll hate for the first time but as you listen to it they become addicting such as Want Some More and Trini Dem Girls, the album is probably the best album of 2014 alongside Ariana's record. The Pinkprint has some amazing features included such as Beyoncé's and Ariana's But i feel Get On Your Knees lacked effort, she should have hadThe album has amazing songs,there are some songs you'll hate for the first time but as you listen to it they become addicting such as Want Some More and Trini Dem Girls, the album is probably the best album of 2014 alongside Ariana's record. The Pinkprint has some amazing features included such as Beyoncé's and Ariana's But i feel Get On Your Knees lacked effort, she should have had someone like Selena Gomez on the record.
    But this is definitely a tough contestant for Grammy's 2016 for Album of the Year AND Best Rap Album. Lets hope it wins!    … Expand
  11. kaylax
    Oct 26, 2015
    9
    When it comes to Onika Tanya Maraj, better known by her stage name, Nicki Minaj, there's always controversy. Earning herself public attention after releasing three mix-tapes between 2007-09, Minaj signed a contract with Young Money Entertainment shortly after. Her debut studio album was Pink Friday (2010), which quickly peaked at number-one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 200. Whether it beWhen it comes to Onika Tanya Maraj, better known by her stage name, Nicki Minaj, there's always controversy. Earning herself public attention after releasing three mix-tapes between 2007-09, Minaj signed a contract with Young Money Entertainment shortly after. Her debut studio album was Pink Friday (2010), which quickly peaked at number-one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 200. Whether it be her outrages outfits, or her bold lyrics, the Trinidadian-born American rapper and songwriter is no stranger to criticism. However, with the release of her 2014 album, The PinkPrint, Minaj has really silenced the haters.
    The PinkPrint is clearly Nicki's most creative album, containing songs that make listeners feel every type of emotion. One of her most notable singles ever, “Anaconda,” is featured on this album and is highly praised. Minaj really gets back to her hip-hop roots with this single, and she brings back a side of her that many fans missed. A lesser-known party song included on this album, “Trini Dem Girls”, incorporates a Caribbean styled-groove, and is truly a banger. Minaj also features other legendary rappers on this album like Drake and Lil Wayne in her songs “Truffle Butter” and “Only”. “Pills N Potions” is a slow song featured on the album, it's emotional and personal, a fresh new twist guaranteed to please any fan, and make them feel connected to Minaj herself. However, had this album included 12 songs as opposed to 22, it could have had a much bigger impact and perhaps even have became a classic. Despite this minor flaw, though, The PinkPrint is truly a masterpiece, and the queen of rap has really outdone herself this time.
    Overall, I would rate this album a 9. Minaj has shown tremendous growth as a rapper , her performance was much better in this album then in Pink Friday and Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. With more meaningful lyrics, a more diverse range of songs and styles, The PinkPrint is sure to have something for every listener.    … Expand
  12. bodakyellow
    Apr 24, 2018
    9
    Though some songs come off as a bit lazy, Nicki Minaj experiments in numerous songs on The Pinkprint (eg. I Lied, Pills N Potions), and every single chance she takes pays off immensely. Favourite tracks: All Things Go, Feeling Myself, Anaconda, Pills N Potions
  13. Xunior
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Bora falar português porque sei que tem BR aqui, achei incrível, musicas bem diferentes do que costumamos ver de Nicki Mina, Grand Piano diz claramente que Minaj sabe cantar e tem controle sobre sua voz.
  14. OnikaChrist
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Without a doubt, her best album to date. On this album, Nicki perfectly bends the genre of Hip-Hop and R&B, while still managing to keep her pop sound. One of the best rap albums of 2014. Poor Igloo Australia.
  15. JakeLewinsky
    Jan 5, 2015
    10
    Nicki's best since Pink Friday. She pours herself into this album, taking listeners on an emotional roller-coaster. The first part of the album contains some of the most emotional and personal songs we've ever had from Nicki, the second part contains some excellent features and bangers, Four Door Aventador is a wonderful throwback to 90s hip-hop. The next part contains the party songs,Nicki's best since Pink Friday. She pours herself into this album, taking listeners on an emotional roller-coaster. The first part of the album contains some of the most emotional and personal songs we've ever had from Nicki, the second part contains some excellent features and bangers, Four Door Aventador is a wonderful throwback to 90s hip-hop. The next part contains the party songs, from Carribean dancehall banger Trini Dem Girls, the hit Anaconda, and the wonderful feel-good cruiser The Night Is Still YOung that is sure to be a hit. The album ends on the emotional side again, with the last song being Grand Piano, something unlike we've ever heard from Nicki Minaj, and it is excellent.… Expand
  16. mxhmood
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Amazing body of work. Perfect balance of Nicki's vulnerable and personal side with her hard bars and playful lyrics. Definitely topped Pink Friday even though I was skeptical she could when she said she will. Her flow, lyricism, vocals, metaphors, everything is just perfect from start to end.
  17. CSC
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Wow. This album really shows how much Nicki has improved as an artist. Each song is so different and there's just so many different genres, that the album connects. This will be the best female rap album of the decade, and maybe even of all time. This CD is the best rap album to come out in 2014. Congratulations Nicki, you completely derserve it.
  18. jonathankelviin
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    The best album of minaj surely we can hear each musisca without having to skip one, all to the beat or the perfect sound, voice nicki surprises in the " Grand Piano" but this was the best 2014 album
  19. arsminaj
    May 15, 2016
    10
    This is the best album by Nicki Minaj. The feelings and emotions that she put on this album make me want to listen to it everyday. Glad to see that nicki still got her rap roots and that she is running the game.
  20. Tasosbsb
    May 18, 2016
    10
    The Pinkprint is definitely her best body of work !!She has some tracks like Want Some More ,Shangai,Four Door Aventador ,Shangai and Win again which go back to her rap roots but the album has also some really really good songs like Grand Piano ,I Lied ,The Crying Game,Pills n' Potions e.t.c!
  21. onikaum
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    About two years ago, Nicki Minaj promised not only to his followers, but the world that she would return to its origins that have been forgotten by time.
    The Pinkprint is clearly an allusion to mark that it will leave the Hip-Hop scene. We begin to taste the R & B ballad "All Things Go" where Nicki puts out with elegance all their feelings, something that is quite rare, coming from the    About two years ago, Nicki Minaj promised not only to his followers, but the world that she would return to its origins that have been forgotten by time.
    The Pinkprint is clearly an allusion to mark that it will leave the Hip-Hop scene. We begin to taste the R & B ballad "All Things Go" where Nicki puts out with elegance all their feelings, something that is quite rare, coming from the same, which usually show Nicki always be the boss **** We can also note that Onika, had a breakthrough in its flow in its lyrical singing and especially in their letters that have developed and begun to address really serious matters. When it comes to "shade" no one can go up against Nicki, the delicious "Want Some More" and "Win Again" is a full plate for the vultures that are surrounding the poor nicki.
    In a summary, The Pinkprint is an album that will probably always be an inspiration for the next rappers in the game.    … Expand
  22. depeana
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    If you're not a fan of Nicki, you will be after this.
    The album is her most revealing to date, opening the album with personal battles and moving slowly into concepts and themes that overall show her ownership of her sexuality and her presence in the music industry, bringing the concept of concealing her pop elements in gritty Hop-Hop beats Nicki shows she can do it all. The album is a    If you're not a fan of Nicki, you will be after this.
    The album is her most revealing to date, opening the album with personal battles and moving slowly into concepts and themes that overall show her ownership of her sexuality and her presence in the music industry, bringing the concept of concealing her pop elements in gritty Hop-Hop beats Nicki shows she can do it all. The album is a creative battle of her personal and media influenced situations where she shows she's on top of them all.

    By far her best body of work and by far the greatest insight to who Nicki Minaj is, who she can be and what she's capable of. This album is the emancipation of what you can become. A very strong + positive album with such a refreshing wholesome feel, quality album from Nicki Minaj.    … Expand
  23. ManilaCritic
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Lyrically, its her best album to date. The production, her flow, her raps, her honesty, she got rid of of all her alter-egos and let Onika shine from the beginning to end. Nicki holds her own, even throughout the tracks with features, she's still in-charge. It makes you think, who other female MC is really on her level? The answer is, no one is.
  24. wafihabib
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    This album is genius! It tells Nicki's story and it reveals her dark side which I love. This is almost like the Beyoncé 2013 album in terms of tone because it's slow-paced, dark and different to what she previously released which is why this is my favorite Nicki album to date!
  25. Auth3ntic
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Her most cohesive album to date. The lyrics are very personal and honest, the beats are very hard hitting and grimy. This is creative Nicki at her best.
  26. Monster2
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Onika really knows how to do a rap , she showed this after two years .The songs has many meanings , each song complete the other. The lyrics are very personal. The album is the best of the last 2 albums that she did
  27. Cesarspiche
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Nicki Minaj again shows his talent as a rapper, with a certain power of versatility already shown before, but never with so much power, proved to be a talented rapper and goals of having a solid career, a very cohesive album, keep 22 quality of tracks is not an easy task.
    Nicki deserves recognition as a rapper, as a singer and as an artist.
    Faced with this work we can only give play and enjoy.
  28. Dennonyx
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    Good rap album showing a matured (but still depraved) Nicki Minaj in an ecletic and more personal album if compared to her previous records. It's not exactly monochromatic, but certainly not insane like Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Instrumentals aren't overproduced, giving value to the Minaj voice both in rap and melodic moments.
    Featured artists gave their best too!
    Best song: Get On    Good rap album showing a matured (but still depraved) Nicki Minaj in an ecletic and more personal album if compared to her previous records. It's not exactly monochromatic, but certainly not insane like Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Instrumentals aren't overproduced, giving value to the Minaj voice both in rap and melodic moments.
    Featured artists gave their best too!

    Best song: Get On Your Knees
    Best lyric: All Things Go    … Expand
  29. AdamZlsnk
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    I'm so proud! Nicki proves why she is the BEST female rapper in the game. Her flow, productions, lyrics. It's all on point. The Pinkprint is amazing, her best album by far.
  30. nene54
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    Perfect. Everything i need right now. Every emotion anyone has ever felt has been recorded in this album. People giving low scores on this masterpiece are just haters of Nicki Minaj, i bet you any money they haven't even heard it for themselves. BUY THIS MASTERPIECE. I promise you it will be everything to you too
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 15 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 25
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  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Jan 13, 2015
    68
    An understandable desire to have her traumas understood by everybody inevitably results in a bland mush of melodrama. Despite this, The Pinkprint is Nicki Minaj’s most successful album by a fairly wide margin, as she becomes more empathetic than at any point in the past while Pink Friday’s DMZ between pop and rap becomes little more than a historical footnote in her career.
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  2. Clash Music
    Jan 8, 2015
    40
    For the most part, though, this seems like a step in the wrong direction: a Nicki Minaj album from somebody who’s thoroughly fed up of being Nicki Minaj.
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  3. Paste Magazine
    Jan 5, 2015
    55
    The Pinkprint has moments. Some are great, but most are not.
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