Reacting to "Pink Friday" by Nicki Minaj

[@max10208]

As Nicki's debut album, she had such a heavy burden to bear. Take yourself back to the state of hip hop in 2010, and specifically, the state of female rap. Female rappers had not seen mainstream success since the early 2000s, record labels were not investing or putting money behind female rappers, the public had forgotten that female rappers even existed at the time. Breaking out during this time, Nicki had to prove to everyone so many things not just about herself but woman in hip hop in general. Especially with it being such a male-dominated genre, the misogyny in it alone was at an all time high. People kept trying to control her to make her more marketable, forcing her to have writers, telling her she can't sing and rap on the same album/song and be successful, telling her that she can only sell if she sells sexual songs... Pink Friday was meant to dispel all those rumors. Throughout the entire album, she does not mention sex once. This is intentional to prove to her haters and naysayers that female rap can be lucrative even if she isn't selling sex. Another huge thing she had to dispel was that she wasn't going to be a successful rapper if she was singing on her songs. This is why she leaned into the pop-y sounds. Overall, this album is a STATEMENT. That she is here, she isn't going anywhere, and that female rap not only can survive but THRIVE. In the opening track, "I'm The Best," she says that 'she's fighting for the girls that never thought they could win, because before they could begin you told them it was the end, but i am here to reverse the curse that they live in" -- showing that she is here to re-introduce to the world that female rappers are worth record label's investment AND the public's investment.

[@donnie1725]

QUEEN SHIT, and look at her now 🙌👑

[@bobthepoppop]

Hell of a write up, goddamn! It's like a movie trailer for the album, Max!

[@itslbsmotenni2374]

@@bobthepoppop this album was hope for female rap because female rap had been for so long and when Nicki dropped pink Friday it brought females back into the game.

[@ku7291]

GAG ITTTTT & PINK FRIDAY 2 OUT NOVEMBER 17th!

[@spiriitualminded]

Ayeeeee❤

[@kairubynini]

nicki commands attention with her voice it's my favorite thing abt her. her delivery and tone is so assured and assertive ALWAYS.

[@keithkeith2370]

And that’s is why she’ll always be the top pick and the topic, that shit can’t be taught or bought. Skill like that, u either have it or u don’t.

[@chingalingchingching]

I still can’t believe this album didn’t get a Grammy! So crazy it’s such a legendary album and got me through College. Long live QUEEN NICKI. 🔥

[@waytoomuch4067]

Craziness smh

[@JayAlfordElementJMusic]

I would hope that your grades and hard work is what got you through college.

[@chingalingchingching]

@@JayAlfordElementJMusic And that too sir. 😎😂

[@nickyfaustini]

PF2 is about to get me through college, I'm a freshman

[@waytoomuch4067]

@@nickyfaustini I feel you, the Pink Print dropped when I was a sophomore in college

[@namymany]

Barb the Poppop, I love this ! 🤣💀

[@duavibes1203]

Lmao 😂 we love to see it ❤️🔥

[@reggiep.803]

It's perfect!😂

[@Jcandiani]

Pink Friday ✅ Roman Reloaded The PinkPrint ✅ Queen Pink Friday 2✅ Remaining Nicki albums you haven’t done yet

[@ttech4313]

This is one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time in my eyes. Not just for a female rapper but a rapper period

[@rdytocookup]

🧢

[@jinsuna5350]

lets not get ahead of ourselves now

[@anonxd3679]

Women take 🥴🥴🥴

[@rdytocookup]

@@anonxd3679 🌽🏀

[@mhamha8159]

@@anonxd3679 misogynist take 🥴🥴🥴

[@tink6225]

I gained a lot of respect for Nicki in this era even though everyone knew her as the weird rap girl😂😂 her songs were huge in Nigeria!! also, there is no single song about sex on this album, which was a big change from the hypersexuality of rap then

[@teddybearpink464]

Nicki was a theater kid. She went to one of the performing art school in the country. Nicki incorporate her theater in her music. Not weird creative.

[@stella-ov4td]

That reminds me of when Nicki rapped “Bootleg the mixtape out in Nigeria” 😫

[@wgafnm]

Her best album by FAR, if you want to listen to more rap nicki do her album “Queen”. If you want to hear more pop nicki do her album “Pink Friday:Roman Reloaded” (it’s not a deluxe that’s the actual title of her second album lol)

[@yaboycurtis1103]

Goat female rapper

[@ToBeKing]

Hands down the greatest, she earned that title.

[@stefantasticful]

Goat rapper*

[@duavibes1203]

GOAT 🐐🔥

[@duavibes1203]

@@stefantasticful this 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@andreastorres4945]

if you want nicki spitting hard bars and flow you should check out her album “queen” she had a MASSIVE hate train and the public and media were against her and she came back with this album.

[@yolkthosenuts]

Maximillianmus pfp nicki stan is crazy

[@andreastorres4945]

@@yolkthosenuts lmfaoooo this has been my pfp for literal years. i just haven’t had the energy to change it

[@tatermytots487]

I was around 13 when the album came out. Pink Friday just perfectly blend in with my teenage years, the excitement, rebellion, hopes, joy, sadness, anger. Now when I listen to the album I remember a lot of old memories because I was always playing Pink Friday on my iPod touch. I’m so happy people are slowly realizing shes more than just a gimmick, her pen her talent her strategy is actually so amazing.

[@queenninja2141]

Her last album released was Queen. You should do that next! It’s more hip-hop and lyrically her best in my opinion! You’re going to cry laughing at the song barbie dreams btw 😂

[@Bedtimestoryes]

If you feel like a Barb, we’ll welcome you to the family lol 😂🦄

[@TheNraveles]

It was Lowkey funny seeing the more chill reaction to Your Love when it was honestly SUCH A HUGE SONG.

[@ridinrealbig]

Cool album. High school throwback for me. Can not wait for your Mobb Deep reaction!

[@ihoopalittlebit]

He's going to love it!!

[@esinart93]

I'm one of those people watching and feeling nostalgic lol. I haven't listened to this album in years but I remember exactly where I was when I first heard it, otw to visit a college campus my senior year. I'm 30 now. So this really unlocked a core memory for me!

[@TheGoldenAge7]

A *phenomenal album.* I love when Nicki sings on her songs, the production and her choruses are so great. This and Lauryn Hill’s album are both absolutely iconic.

[@otwtay4513]

Really solid debut album. Her confidence, boldness and risk is why she’s most successful female rapper of all time ! Forever greatful for Nicki and what’s she’s done for Rap. Can’t wait for her Pink Friday 2 🔥👏🏾

[@NIITO333]

An insanely strong debut. Great reaction. 🙏🏽😆

[@waytoomuch4067]

An authentic debut, with talent and skills. An artist

[@hannaharrington6997]

You gotta do Nicki’s Queen album!! It’s her most lyrical album!!

[@tai7952]

Funny enough even though her second album has her biggest pop hits it also has undoubtedly some of her best rap verses ever

[@relatablevegan7389]

@tal7952 THIS IS THE REALEST COMMENTS I’VE READ!! The girls who get it, get it!! Society was so closed minded when this came out because she “went pop” and missed out on bars for being dweebs.

[@TailoredByCW]

Nicki is dropping the lead single to Pink Friday 2 soon it samples SWEATER WEATHER and it’s beautiful! She’s singing and rapping on it! Check it out once it drops it’s called LAST TIME I SAW YOU.

[@damarcusmomm05]

👸🏽"Queen" album is great. Nicki has 66M monthly listeners on Spotify alone.

[@cbreezie366]

Your commentary and ear for music is so well rounded. I love how you were connecting the lyrics to the sonic landscape. Personally, I don't have the ear to analyze various sounds elements within an instrumental so they falls into the background. But, you did a great job at connecting various sound elements with the lyrics. You made me pay more attention to the lyrics by pointing out the heart beat monitor on Save Me and the engine sound on Blazin. Now I feel like I have more clarity as to why she may have chosen some words or topics. Overall great reaction! Cool to see you have a neutral viewpoint of who Nicki Minaj is through not just the media perception and persona, but through the artistry.

[@alisahinnnn]

Pink Friday is A Classic! Debuted at #2 With 375K Sales First week Then Jumped to the #1 in its 11th Week! It’s Certified 3x Platinum in 2016 for selling over 3 Million Copies in The US! Also album Spawned 9 Hot100 Hits! Here’s the Hits & Their Peaks on the chart ⬇️ - #2 BedRock- 7x Platinum #3 Super Bass- 10x Platinum #13 Moment 4 Life- 1x Platinum #14 Your Love- 1x Platinum #19 Fly- 1x Platinum #24 Check It Out #26 Right Thru Me- Gold #49 Did It On Em- Gold #56 Roman’s Revenge

[@otwtay4513]

Thanks for this !

[@michaelfernandes4873]

Love your humor and thoughts, great channel. There have been a lot of KZbin reaction creators the past few years that have deep dived into Nicki’s music (especially ppl who typically wouldn’t) and they’re always pleasantly surprised with how talented and intelligent she is.

[@StinkyDula]

This album has a place in my heart so much it’s so perfect i almost cry every time i hear it 😢

[@franknitti100]

I've never listened to the album myself but I respect her skills

[@maxjohnson8802]

treat yourself bro

[@kingelingendingen4358]

Its really not but I respect it for what it is

[@joash3714]

When you mentioned all your favourites from The Pink Print, I was like "oooh we have the same taste, I'm gonna keep watching" haha

[@Beatz_by_Tp_the_don]

I've always wondered why Nicky is loved so much now I see incredible album I love it

[@dajuan5726]

This was her debut album aswell with all those iconic features it hasn’t been a female debut album ( or album in general) better still till this this day

[@ttchallenger3713]

This album is insanely underrated in the hip hop community. I can understand it not being appealing to old hip hop heads because of its perfect blend of pop and hip hop but COME ON. For this to be a debut album which not only showcases Nicki’s ability to make mainstream music but also depicts her lyrical ability, multiple theatrical personalities, her flow, delivery, and ability to literally ride any beat she deserves way more credit than she gets. Not to mention she created this album with intent of no sexual content due to labels trying to shove her in a box and tell her she has to be a sex symbol. She talks all about this in interviews. When female rap was in hospice she quite literally became a miracle worker and single-handedly revived the genre. She deserves more credit than she gets!

[@meleh_m]

I really enjoy your reaction. I personally think you would like Lana Del Rey Born to die it’s so detailed and perfect. She and Nicki are one of the best lyricist to ever do it.

[@waytoomuch4067]

Pink Friday 2 November 17!!! It’s going up 🔥 can’t wait. The barbs showing out for Nicki

[@realmando12]

We ready

[@aaronamaya7034]

I am so happy you are enjoying Did It On’Em!😂

[@jaykay1899]

It’s her best song she’s ever created and I’ll stand by that

[@yagottaeat2liveddb]

What an amazing deep dive. I love all her albums so glad you reviewed and share with more.

[@Thejdreamerzful]

Honestly I don't think I've ever seen a Review this detailed, thought out, and dissected. I respect for listening to this album as a full bodied piece of art that you can reflect, challenge, enjoy, experience and everything. BEST Nicki review ever.

[@MultiGreenG]

"I cant keep the waves on swim" lmfao 😂😂

[@johnpaulhit1207]

Pink friday 2 is dropping on nov 17

[@dantedash]

My favourite album of hers is her second, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. i recognise it's a bit messy but i tend to really like artist's least popular albums 😭😔 it's also the most pop she's ever been, which she got a lot of criticism for as you know but 🤷‍♂️ i love it

[@yonh5350]

@46:31 as much as i love just watching Bob experience new music and am interested to hear his opinion on it...these moments where he takes the music/lyrics and applies them to our normal lives are often my favorite parts of the reactions. this one in particular really hit home with me. appreciate your lil nuggets of wisdom bob

[@BrooklynDaDon1]

This is my first time here and I really loved this reaction and commentary.. also the fact that you chose to look into what these songs were about which I find amazing.. New Subscriber

[@NahuIsaurralde]

this album is a CLASSIC!!

[@zulaikalondon]

this is the first time I am seeing you're channel. "The Night is Still Young" is my favourite Nicki song, just subscribed. You are obviously a man of taste!

[@alejandrolozano5452]

You didn’t know about Roman??? Well that makes me want a pink Friday roman reloaded album reaction now, you know Roman is present when she is rapping fast and her voice is changing

[@elisabethuzu3585]

And she writes all her rap 🙆🏾‍♀️

[@itsvonszn]

Not Billy Idol but it’s the breakfast club theme song she sampled for Blazin, don’t you forget about me by Simple Minds!

[@abrugg5467]

I have seen clips of you on twitter for a while and i finally watched a video, and you have amazing commentary i followed after 5 mins!! You’ve said sm of what i think when listening to her music

[@paiman202]

always love the opening laugh

[@marvellouslymade1533]

Great review! You should react to her last album “Queen”! Very lyrical and hip hop

[@alisahinnnn]

Yes another Nicki Album Reaction ❤

[@HINDRIXX]

One of the best Versatile hip hop album of all time Nicki is the Queen.

[@Itsthatck]

You’re correct. Save me is the better version of right through me. I always thought save me had better production and vocal stacking. Songs with similar vibes ranked: save me Dear old Nicki Your love Here I am Right through me.

[@aaronamaya7034]

Queen is the most rap/hip-hop album of hers. Don’t forget to visit it!

[@chrissysfitnessjourney]

Idk if it’s the weed man but the way you explained Roman’s revenge and the way the beat is in this constant stage of anxiety waiting for a beat to drop. I love how u explained that lol😂

[@jenthejen]

i forgot i know every word of this album 😂 got me through middle school

[@aaronamaya7034]

Roman’s Revenge is a Lil Kim Diss. Martha Zolanski, Roman and Slim Shady are alter egos!

[@almightyotaku6615]

Just searched up the homestar runner thing and it was hilarious omg the way he was moving while saying it😭

[@nandybeAries]

I’ve enjoyed to watch you reviewing and diving deep into this debut album of Nicki, can’t wait to see the other video reaction you did, I heard you did Pink Print? 🤔🔥

[@purangki]

Wow!!! You're really reacting to PF. I was thinking maybe Pinkprint was all we get. I'm so happy!

[@antipop1717]

bro is going through nickis catalogue faster than kanyes

[@arch1vst]

dawg he has one album left

[@ToBeKing]

I don’t think he’s ever going to continue Kanye sadly

[@anyways276]

It's only 2 left and they ain't allat anyways besides a few songs off of donda

[@abradablincoln3052]

It’s more of a crime that he hasn’t finished The Weeknd’s discography at this point

[@DesignzRUs]

Ye is done for him after that rant

[@stella-ov4td]

On Blazin they sampled the original version by Simple Minds

[@lelammini8011]

Pink Friday?? THANK YOU BARB THE POPPOP !!

[@matttheking1655]

The most fun reaction I’ve seen from you….😂😂😂…. Great album by Nicki!!!

[@lovelykayyz]

Bob’s laugh plays in my head 27/7

[@SolBeauty]

I’ve watched this entire video 3 times already 🤣🤣 love your reaction to the Queen🦄💖

[@aura.euphoria]

Girl I'm here for the 3rd time now 😂

[@fadedd97]

His reaction to Roman Revenge has me hollering 💀💀😭😂 he said "who tf is martha" 😭😭😂😂😂 he was shook frfr

[@mooby5695]

I had to immediately click as soon as I saw this!! Thank you!!

[@damarcusmomm05]

Nicki is an amazing person. Only listen to the right people. She has an amazing heart.💯

[@xdinosx3056]

Yeeeesss. In my Opinion "Queen" is her best lyrical album and more hip-hop based. You HAVE to react to it, it think you'll love this

[@damarcusmomm05]

👉🏿 Super Bass did 575k streams on 8/26/23 the biggest streaming day. Nick was ahead of her time. The song is a hit in 2023 💯💯

[@crimnvL]

her best album

[@unholysphynx]

Nicki raised a whole generation stg

[@RUMORSSHADE]

is funny how everyone today trying to cross over when Nicki getting so much hate back than she must saw the future ahead of the whole industry sing that hit u with the bars

[@watcher0148]

You gotta do the Roman Reloaded album before Pink Friday 2 it's fire 💯🔥🔥 Edit: Roman is her alter ego btw

[@Uchuma74]

49:45 Essentially, this kind of thing can happen when the person is intercepted by the police before puchasing the weapon itself. Maybe they were going to meet at the park to exchange the weapon, and the buyer was apprehended on his way to that park. If the police have enough evidence to prove that the buyer had intentions of purchasing the illegal weapon, then they can be charged with attempted possession of an illegal weapon.

[@mickey10jb80]

I love what you said during "Moment 4 Life" about just finding those moments everyday

[@trinitheuceyone2492]

As a NM fan, I APPRECIATE YOU. ❤ had to sub 🦄🦄

[@chrissysfitnessjourney]

Wow I never wanted to actually sit and take in some lyrics until experiencing your review 😂

[@JadedRapsody]

Her real name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty

[@Bdaboss]

You gotta do her last album Queen…before PF2 comes out

[@vulnicura7839]

his laugh is giving rupaul

[@aaronamaya7034]

Also Did It On’Em is my favorite song too!

[@IrimaSeyah]

I know Earl Sweatshirt's not your favorite but are you planning on doing the new Earl x Alchemist album "Voir Dire" that released today? Thanks love the channel.

[@stateportSound_wav]

i’m only here for this. and also for Bob

[@stateportSound_wav]

idk why it came up in search, I thought he listened to something from it 😅 Edit: Oh, it’s in the description 😩

[@Ryh_Ryh]

His reaction to Did it on em made me GRIN!!

[@avu3270]

we need more nicki album reactions

[@prestigejxy9990]

The sample on Blazin’ with the “hey hey hey oooo” sound is from Simple Minds - Don’t You forget about me

[@spiriitualminded]

🔥🔥🔥thank you! PINFRIDAY2 nov 17th 2023!!!🤙🏽😄 YOURE GONNA HAVE A BALL REACTING TO THE 2ND ALBUM pink Friday ROMAN RELOADED

[@lowkeyeverywhere4533]

"cause I'm fighting for the girls that never thought they could win, cause before they could begin you told em it was the end. But I am here to reverse the curse that they live in" Nicki actually was rejected by every record label because she's apparently (in her rap) didn't sound serious, trying to sound smart and because she wants to rap and sing at the same time. You could imagine the other aspiring female rappers at the time, all rejected as they're seen as not in demand for public. Only thing for Nicki is she never give up until Lil Wayne found and signed her. That's why she's always grateful of Lil Wayne. She was always saying that she's doing it for the girls and now there's a lot of female rappers being signed.

[@joshuamagalona7203]

Pink Friday was my teen years! I havent heared Fly in so long I got a lil bit emotional...

[@duavibes1203]

Love your comments on moment 4 life all fax 💯❤️ also in the music video Nicki and drake we’re getting married 😂

[@shawndreyajohnson8973]

Yesss grand piano is arguably one of my favorite Nicki songs! Soooo underrated!!

[@JayyCarr15]

you are absolutely a Barb! Nicki's debut will go down in Herstory

[@7barsofchocolate]

35:59 not this pinkpantheress esque beat 😭

[@kiddJayJ]

Wow i love your reaction !!! Also the commentary on Dear Old Nicki was *chef kiss* because i think she def wishes that little girl in Queens could be who she is with all the money and power

[@m1keyfreshhh256]

I think the thing you missed on “right thru me” is Nicki venturing into singing and not her normal rap. It’s showing a diff side of Nicki that she normally pulls out twice and album. It’s comparable to what marvins room is to take care… they are vibe switching to show versatility

[@sena3089]

wish you listened to the complete album for superbass lol

[@FIVESTARBLINK]

you should check out lana del rey! she’s like the nicki minaj of the alternative/pop music genre. i especially think you would like her first couple albums (born to die and ultraviolence)

[@whiro8945]

KAKSKSKSKS THE NICKI OF ALT is throwing but yh he should do lana

[@jadi2259]

Right thru me is also a sample of Joe Satriani - Always with me, always with you

[@nintend0freak81]

Do her 2nd album please, this was really interesting to see someone else's perspective. I love her albums. Also, I agree with what you said on Check It Out.. her going pop and some fans being cranky at it. But also, Nicki is an AMAZINGLY versatile artist, you can solely listen to her and experience a lot of sounds.. it's what makes her the NIcki Minaj. Not everyone has that type of versatility and I'm glad she experimented and still do.