Nicki was huge to the culture for women. She paved the way for Cardi B, Meg and alllll the new fame rap artists. She wasn’t the first but she was the biggest, as well as her performing in animated voices here and there was *different* for the time
Foxy Brown, Queen Latifah, Lil Kim, Eve and many others are just as much influential as Nicki. Lil Kim crawled so Meghan and Nicki could run. lol And yes, she is the biggest, but hip hop is WAY more mainstream and popular than it was during the artists I mentioned. She deserves all the respect, but don't forget about the ones who paved the way for her. Mixtape Nicki is almost unmatched, and its crazy that when she came out and linked with Lil Wayne and Drake while they were all in their prime.
@@Vlairity nicki revived female rapper after it was dead for years cuz kim was free from jail but that ruined her reputation and remy idk where the fuck remy was and foxy wasn't making the same moves she made in the 90s
I think what separates Nicki from previous female rappers is that she competed with the top dogs of rap (which are predominately male) and also female pop stars at the same time.
@@zshakur lol and it didn't work or they'd have enjoyed the same level of success mainstream. You mentioned female rappers who were...rapping. Minus Lauryn who also rapped and sang even if not on the same tracks...but even Nicki will say she's inspired by Lauryn
From the greatness of this album, as well as her others, you can see that most of the Nicki hate is rooted in ignorance and misogyny. But even then, everyone can agree she’s the greatest woman to do what she does. Jay Z, Kanye, Lil Wayne, & Foxy Brown are just a few of the legends that have openly agreed to her being the best. She’s one of a kind and has earned her respect
I'm hoping it's more from ignorance. My mindset coming into this-what I thought of when I thought of Nicki-was her shaking her ass and songs about sex. That was a big part of what I thought she was. I'm assuming that's the case for many others who haven't taken the time to listen to her music. And it's a shame because she is SO much more than that.
@@bobthepoppop So true man. When you get around to her 2010 debut album “Pink Friday”, you’ll see that in that album she never mentioned sex. Not even once. That album was also amazing, and it has the greatest features on it. It sold 375,000 units in the first week (the highest first week sales for a debut album by any female rapper). I’m glad to see more people are doing deep dives into Nicki’s discography
Personally i find it kinda hard to put her over artists like Missy and Lauren Hill, and hell even Little Simz has a bit of an edge over her to an extent imo, but i can agree shes done a lot for the culture.
See the thing is I feel like music has such a broad spectrum especially in rap when those women you just named all have different flows and styles when it comes to rap they each have paved their own section in rap which we don’t see anymore nowadays, everybody is kind of the same generic rapper so I could never put missy, Lauren, sims and Nicki over one another because they all have different styles of rap. so it really just depends on the person and what rap they are looking for. Or love to listen to.
@@bobthepoppop this is also why she didn’t rap about sex on her debut album, so that people wouldn’t judge her and downplay her talent just because she talks about sex
You missed a few of the bars and word plays lol but that’s for the barbs and hip hop heads to pick up on but I loveeee that you can appreciate how personal and vulnerable she is.
Exactly, and actually listened and gave good feedback. He was very apperceive and had some preconceived notions, but hearing Nicki RAP changed his perspective. 🙌🏾
As a Barb, I honestly enjoyed watching you see her as an artist and for talent. It’s really all I ever want from people as her fan and truly couldn’t asked for more. I’m so thankful that this came across my feed. Whether you had enjoyed it or not, you listened and were very fair. Thank you.
This has got to be one of the most well rounded reviews I have seen from one of Nicki Minaj body of work. As a fan for almost 14 years, it’s great to see a new person be introduced to this phenomenal woman! I’m so glad this album was able to put her more into perspective for you. Round of applause! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@@wholefoodstm4790 damn 6 months later nicki is probably as big as ever. 50+ million monthly streams on spotify alone. Insane! Will go down again of course but still Edit: as of august 2023, she has 60 MILLION monthly streams with no new album out. WOW
I believe pink Friday and Queen albums illustrate her rap skills the best. And I believe her roman reloaded and pinkprit albums illustrate her more creative and diverse side.
A lot of people don’t know this but Nicki actually helps produce and engineer all her songs as well. She hires undiscovered talent beat makers then tells them exactly what to create. Musical genius seriously. Her music has saved my life so thank you for taking the time to listen AND appreciate it. ❤
Totally agree to this if you all remember Chun LI only one producer and writer. Nicki discover this producer and ask him to give her any beat he has and boom all down is history.
She is from Trinidad - Trini… whining is a Caribbean dance…. Nicki is a graduate of Laguardia one of the top performing arts high schools. She has layers. A lot of double entendres in her lyrics and multiple meanings from lyrics that can seem so simple. Would love to see your wife’s reaction to your favorite songs. And play it for her with no context. Dark side of the moon is one of my favorite mellow songs with her and Lil Wayne.
Funny how the only album by her I ever liked was Pink Friday. I saw you doing this one and was like ugh why is he starting with this one.....gotta say, after listening along with you, im LOVING this album now!!
Nicki Minaj is the Queen of HipHop. She's the best to ever do it. Highest selling female rapper ever! She's an icon. The only female rapper who can wash the greats on a track. React to Pink Friday
Nicki Minaj's space in Hip Hop is UNDISPUTED...she is the highest selling female rapper of ALL TIME IN HISTORY! She is a music ICON breaking records even outside of the rap and hip hop genres! Numbers don't lie and that's why her haters stay mad because what she did can never be undone!
I haven’t listened to a ton of Nicki lately but I was over the moon about her when her first couple albums were everywhere. Cool trip down memory lane.
nicki is the most successful, selling, wealthy, streamed, awarded, etc female rapper of all time. and it’s not for no reason. she’s not only earned her spot of that throne but she paved the way for EVERY single new female rapper out in the past 10 years.
Appreciate the reaction most people are always trying to undermine her success talent and impact in rap even though she was outrapping legends before her debut album which no female rapper or even most rappers could ever do . And now paved the way for all female rappers after her. Also some facts nicki is the 3rd best selling rapper of all time worldwide after eminem and drake which is crazy for a female in a man dominated genre. And she also fought for streaming rights which opened the streaming era so that streaming could count for sales which alot of people dont know of which changed the whole indusrty forever. A truly queen 👑
There is a lot of hate/rumours about Nicki because people want to downplay her talent/ music. I listened to her music in grade 8 and am alive because of her. Her music is so dynamic; she has hits in all genres. I love this album, but it doesn't showcase her rap talent. I would like you to hear Queen. Her pen game is on another level. She can do quadruple entendres. Thanks for being open to her music!
My fave Nicki album! Although they ALL are worth a listen. The barbz are gonna support this and recommend some of the best Nicki songs. Also watch her festivals from this year, her best ones are just her and the mic. The barbz sometimes overpower Nicki, that’s how much people connect with her music. Enjoy the journey! 💕
Some fun context around "Only" for you Bob, Drake & Chris Brown had a beef for the longest time (with the most notable event being a situation where they're camps started throwing bottles at each other in the club and nearly got into a melee) and "Only" was the first time we had ever heard them on the same song together so it was pretty wild at the time. Also, Lil Wayne is the one who signed both Drake & Nikki and is of course a legend so the song overall was a pretty big deal. Drake & CB have since patched things up and even collab on the 2019 smash hit "No Guidance". Also at 44:22 you're right, MetroBoomin is best known for working with both Future & 21 Savage (Future is the one that does his "If young Metro don't trust you..." producer tag). Zaytoven is famous for being Gucci Mane's main producer for the longest time.
So happy you reacted to the album. Trini Dem Girls and Get On Your Knees are two of my favorites, All Things Go is super emotional and Grand Piano is amazing vocally, her most passionately sung song. Pink Friday and Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded are really arguably just as great, they have a lot more of the wild Monster verse type of energy. When it comes to her place in hip hop, yeah she is definitely a really important figure. She is super influential to a whole generation of female rappers that came after her, and some people just don’t like to give sexuality-embracing women their props, or they don’t like “bad bitch” music because they’re scared of being girly. Also on your mention of her being Jamaican, she’s Caribbean but not Jamaican - she’s from Trinidad hence the name Trini Dem Girls. That track is more dancehall inspired, a genre more popular in trinidad and other countries in the west indies
Listen. This is an awesome review. I’m 3 tracks in and the reflection you’re doing is appreciated. Nicki doesn’t get enough credit for this deep content.
This reaction video was such a breath of fresh air especially from someone who doesnt primarily listen to rap and still showed appreciation towards her artistry, grand piano really prooves all her haters wrong
I'm so glad you reacted to Nicki, she's great and very underrated in the hip hop community especially online, but she's really great and talented. I think Pink Friday is definitely one you should do. I also think Roman Reloaded The Re-up has some of her best songs but you might not enjoy it because half the album is pure pop
Bob her second album "Roman Reloaded is also amazing and so is her 4th album " Queen......... Just dive in Nicki is a very talented rapper (one of the best) singer, song writer and shes so colorful and witty....... ou will enjoy the journey
Exactly that’s why we are so furious to get people acknowledge even just a bit 👏🏼 thank you so much for this video ! But you missed out some nice deluxe version songs like truffle butter
what a wholesome reaction!! your reaction just reminded me why i became a fan of hers in the first place , the talent and versatility is why. I absolutely enjoyed your coherent attention to the production, for me that was acknowledgement to how much work went into creating it. the album is very cohesive and solid . I love all the stripped - down, raw songs because they put her singing (that a lot of people overlook) to the front stage. my favourites are; all things go , pills & portions, bed of lies, I lied, and the night is still young !! you should definitely give us the pink Friday reaction!! new sub by the way
This album will forever be dear to me. Personally her best work to date. The production is amazing & bars are on point. Really hope she goes this route with NM5
Omg it makes me so happy that you liked this album! I remember going to Target the day Pink Friday dropped to buy the CD when I was 12. Win Again on the deluxe of this album is one of my favorites by her by the way
nicki's impact and icon status is solidified. she #1 female rapper of all time, you CAN NOT DEBATE IT, SHE WINS EVERY BATTLE. overall? easy top 50 of all time(the fact shes the #1 of females has to put you in the top 50 of all time) of modern day she's easily top 15.. the debates only come from sexism, boring answer but cause dudes cant connect with some songs and lyrics they discredit her
@@Nobody15534 it all depends on what critiera, im not talking about person. if you have to make a list based on the many thing used to determine the greatest of all time eg. Lyrical/scheme skills(grey area i admit cause that needs its own criteria) body of work longevity cultural impact commercial success Critical succes(can be a deciding cat) when you look at those thats why i say, not debatable as nicki tops every one and it will take ya 5 minutes to fact check it lol just not worth trying to debate the women hasnt got a close second im sorry, missy would be the closest thing to 2nd absolutely
Loved going through this video and re-listening with you. So many judge Nicki by what they see in the mainstream media, but when you take the time to listen to the full album… it’s SOOO much more. She’s so versatile and talented. There will never be another…
IT'S AMAZING to see someone who "prefers" other genres ACTUALLY SIT DOWN and GIVE THIS A LISTEN!!!😁😁 THANK YOU for giving this a chance and sharing your opinion, this is my comfort video.
The best part about Nicki’s Only verse and her writing is she’s freely and shadily schooling her sons on and breaking down how to construct a concise in pocket verse. Considering how many people have writers. She really gave us The Pinkprint.
Not him calling the barbz rabid lmao I love it 🤣 but I’m glad he said misunderstood/misrepresented. That was DEEP. She is very versatile. This is a great album though. Glad he chose this one
Most people judge Nicki without having listened to her albums or her music. If you go back through her discography, you will undoubtedly be a Barb, and if you don't love her, you will have to respect her. You can see this from so many people who were not into Nicki on youtube based on their preconceived notion of who she was. After reacting to her music, they are all Barbz. You can't deny her talent. She will end up in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and become one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time. Based on her talent, consistency, and longevity in hip-hop. Nicki is the QUEEN of rap!
LOVED this reaction and watched in its entirety. you’re funny and you took the time to really listen and give solid opinions. nothing like someone who understands.
I like this. The picture people paint about Nicki Minaj is sad because she’s really talented and has good music. She’s not the Queen of Rap for no reason. You should definitely do Pink Friday as well if you would like to react to some more of her stuff. It’s really good. 🙏🏾
Anaconda was almost - not almost - scandalous for its time, especially the music video, now it's normal for us but she really step it up for every other girl
@@XYZHAUSSif what you're saying it's true, people would have been prepared for anaconda and would not react the way they did lol Nicki is the one who influenced the new generation of female rappers
@@angel_lucass foxy brown is still influencing rappers till this day even nicki tries to capture foxy flow. And everybody looks like Kim. The new girls just wanna boss up like Nicki
She's one of, if not the biggest female rapper ever. She just doesn't carry herself the way other artists of her caliber carry themselves. She's into a lot of drama and she does things very publicly which has damaged her image as one of the legendary people in music.
I don’t think it’s damaged her image as one of the most legendary people in music, because her body of work, impact, and legacy can never be undone. I will say it has given people more of a reason to try and discredit her.
as a barb i really appreciate this analysis and review !! you should react to her most recent album queen, it’s far more pure rap oriented and she’s definitely more lyrical on that project
aswome review! I feel like this album was so emotional and smart because Nicki was just getting out a longterm relationship and engagement and through this album she showed heartbreak in the first 3 tracks, then started to feel sexy and had fun towards the middle, and towards the end found new love but still reminding you about her pain. This album is phenomenal And so was this review I’m new subscriber now!
If you want a more rap centered Nicki Minaj album, I recommend you check out her 2018 Queen album. In my personal opinion it is her best album to date, with the second being Pink Friday.
When I first listened to the album I was a teen but in my early 20s after a toxic relationship and trying resolve issues within myself this album was definitely one of those albums that pulled me through. She’s not just a rapper but Nicki is a great artist.
Another great reaction. Nicki is definitely one of the greats with one of the best flows. She has always been sensitive about people saying she didn't write her rhymes. I'm not a Drake fan but this was one of his best verses. The best thing Lil Wayne ever did was sign Nicki and Drake to his Young Money label. They also have a Young Money album. Nicki held the crown for 10yrs. No other female rapper came close. I think a lot of Hip-Hop heads weren't feeling this album because she didn't rap as much as she did on the first album. Skylar Grey has collaborated a lot with Eminem.
it surprises me that you heard pink print was better than pink Friday, I think pink Friday is more the ‘monster’ type nicki since they came out around the same time. Love that you enjoy nicki btw you’re a true hip hop purist.
you need to check out the song "win again" :) i was waiting to see your reaction to it & was confused as to why it wasn't here but i realized that it's only on the deluxe version! it's a really impressive track
I grew up w listening to Nicki ever since I was maybe 12? Because my older sister loved her and she would buy her CDS and I shared a room w her. I know all of nickis old stuff and I’m 21 now and I’m happy I grew up listening to her. Great reaction !
So happy to hear you’re going to be doing Lil Wayne! I really hope you enjoy him as his style is unorthodox and unlike anything else you’ve listened to on the channel. Definitely has that traditional, southern hip hop feel. He’s my favorite rapper so I’m a bit biased but hopefully you enjoy. Tha Carter 1 is a great place to start and doing the trilogy would be sublime.
Nicki is so honest and raw, she takes all of us off guard and is shocking, is amazing how vulnerable she is. I love how you not only listen to the songs but thought about the lyrics and appreciate the words. Thank you for sharing your perspective. I hope you continue to listen to her. She is such an inspiration in so many ways and aspects, I admire how she can ride every beat and basically that shows how she flows in life, life is so many things. I hope I was clear, thank you for sharing this.
Babe it’s ok to relate to Nicki Minaj. She’s a master poet and lyricist. And I think that right there is the world’s biggest misconception, that because people have this idea of who they want Nicki Minaj to be. They miss out on some great fckin music.
bro Nicki just gets better with time, she so smart with her albums. First album showed her skills and is a true classic album, second album was experimental (and we all kn it can be a hit or miss for some artist) but she gained several hits, third album by now she skating, nothing could stop her growth and sharpened skill was in full display and Queen was a reminder for the people who we're ignorant and dense, This next album honestly the impact might be something else, im ready.
I would love to see you do some Erykah Badu Bob. I’m not sure if she’s on your list or not. I remember you saying you like Amy Winehouse, and would like to have heard her sing with a jazz band, or something like that. Well Erykah Badu is similar. Her debut album (Baduizm) is funky and soulful, with a touch of Hip Hop, and with live jazz instrumentals.
This was so fun to watch. 😂 Most the time... it feels like the majority of people who have a pre-conception about Nicki (or her sexual bars specifically) have it because they're against that type of music / lyrics. To see someone react to it who isn't judging.. but also not already exposed to her off the wall lines is.. amazing. 😆
thank you for taking your time to understand the queen. im glad at the fact that you acknowledge that some people hear her name and immediately go off others opinions or what they heard of her in the media but you erased all of that when u decided to listen and get into it yourself. we spoke highly of you on Barb radio and I personally really enjoyed your opinions in this video. Im glad u enjoyed the album.
Nicki is a legend and very versatile. Really great you did this video because people judge her so much without really knowing much. Her talent is undeniable.
I'm a really big Nicki fan. I'm not sure why exactly, maybe it was the era it come out of.... but "The Night is Young" literally makes me smile, laugh out loud, and reach my hands up in the air as if I have no problems at all. Isn't is crazy how you look back at a time and you don't realize how amazing it was until it was about 6 years too late? I just wanted you to know I really enjoyed this, and it made me REALLY fucking happy. Thank you for the video
I really enjoyed your honest Review of this album! Nicki is hands down one of the most talented rappers and THE best female rapper ever! Her versatility, longevity, and undeniable talent has cemented her as a hip hop legend!
Nicki Minaj brings the views in! We love her. She brings so much for the hip hop culture! She is a genius and a stamp in our culture $ we ALL LOVE THE QQQQUEEEENNNN 🎊 🪪💜🦄💎😩
Nicki was huge to the culture for women. She paved the way for Cardi B, Meg and alllll the new fame rap artists. She wasn’t the first but she was the biggest, as well as her performing in animated voices here and there was *different* for the time
Foxy Brown, Queen Latifah, Lil Kim, Eve and many others are just as much influential as Nicki. Lil Kim crawled so Meghan and Nicki could run. lol And yes, she is the biggest, but hip hop is WAY more mainstream and popular than it was during the artists I mentioned. She deserves all the respect, but don't forget about the ones who paved the way for her. Mixtape Nicki is almost unmatched, and its crazy that when she came out and linked with Lil Wayne and Drake while they were all in their prime.
@@YerpDerp17 I agree. I said she wasn’t the first, but she was the biggest to pop off in the modern, mainstream appeal
Idk man Missy did A LOT before Nicki that paved the way for a lot of female rappers
@Nope . Sa-Roc is more lyrical than all those ppl you named
@@Vlairity nicki revived female rapper after it was dead for years cuz kim was free from jail but that ruined her reputation and remy idk where the fuck remy was and foxy wasn't making the same moves she made in the 90s
I think what separates Nicki from previous female rappers is that she competed with the top dogs of rap (which are predominately male) and also female pop stars at the same time.
so well said!!
And slayed them all
Very well said
So did Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill, and Foxy Brown....
@@zshakur lol and it didn't work or they'd have enjoyed the same level of success mainstream. You mentioned female rappers who were...rapping. Minus Lauryn who also rapped and sang even if not on the same tracks...but even Nicki will say she's inspired by Lauryn
Very based to release this as a surprise. It's nice to see more women represented in the roster, especially women this prominent.
Bob = Based
Love the review
From the greatness of this album, as well as her others, you can see that most of the Nicki hate is rooted in ignorance and misogyny. But even then, everyone can agree she’s the greatest woman to do what she does. Jay Z, Kanye, Lil Wayne, & Foxy Brown are just a few of the legends that have openly agreed to her being the best. She’s one of a kind and has earned her respect
I'm hoping it's more from ignorance. My mindset coming into this-what I thought of when I thought of Nicki-was her shaking her ass and songs about sex. That was a big part of what I thought she was. I'm assuming that's the case for many others who haven't taken the time to listen to her music. And it's a shame because she is SO much more than that.
@@bobthepoppop So true man. When you get around to her 2010 debut album “Pink Friday”, you’ll see that in that album she never mentioned sex. Not even once. That album was also amazing, and it has the greatest features on it. It sold 375,000 units in the first week (the highest first week sales for a debut album by any female rapper). I’m glad to see more people are doing deep dives into Nicki’s discography
Personally i find it kinda hard to put her over artists like Missy and Lauren Hill, and hell even Little Simz has a bit of an edge over her to an extent imo, but i can agree shes done a lot for the culture.
See the thing is I feel like music has such a broad spectrum especially in rap when those women you just named all have different flows and styles when it comes to rap they each have paved their own section in rap which we don’t see anymore nowadays, everybody is kind of the same generic rapper so I could never put missy, Lauren, sims and Nicki over one another because they all have different styles of rap. so it really just depends on the person and what rap they are looking for. Or love to listen to.
@@bobthepoppop this is also why she didn’t rap about sex on her debut album, so that people wouldn’t judge her and downplay her talent just because she talks about sex
As a barb I loveee this!!!!!! Sooo much!! The misconceptions! The misrepresentation! Just unbiased and open minded!
You missed a few of the bars and word plays lol but that’s for the barbs and hip hop heads to pick up on but I loveeee that you can appreciate how personal and vulnerable she is.
Exactly, and actually listened and gave good feedback.
He was very apperceive and had some preconceived notions, but hearing Nicki RAP changed his perspective.
🙌🏾
As a Barb, I honestly enjoyed watching you see her as an artist and for talent. It’s really all I ever want from people as her fan and truly couldn’t asked for more. I’m so thankful that this came across my feed. Whether you had enjoyed it or not, you listened and were very fair. Thank you.
her debut album pink friday has ZERO sex talk, it’s just her showing her talent & versatility! if you can i’d definitely react to that next
Four Door Aventador is definitely appreciated by her core fans. A fan favorite!! Great review!
This has got to be one of the most well rounded reviews I have seen from one of Nicki Minaj body of work. As a fan for almost 14 years, it’s great to see a new person be introduced to this phenomenal woman! I’m so glad this album was able to put her more into perspective for you. Round of applause! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Favorite Nicki album. Not really a big Nicki fan but it's undeniable that she had a huge impact in the culture
Has* not Had sweetheart.
@@KungPao_CHKN can’t remember the last Nicki hit 😢
@@wholefoodstm4790 no female rap song Debuted #1 since Lauryn Hill back in the 1900's.
@@wholefoodstm4790 Super freaky girl went number 1 on billboard 8/27/22 bffr
@@wholefoodstm4790 damn 6 months later nicki is probably as big as ever. 50+ million monthly streams on spotify alone. Insane! Will go down again of course but still
Edit: as of august 2023, she has 60 MILLION monthly streams with no new album out. WOW
I believe pink Friday and Queen albums illustrate her rap skills the best. And I believe her roman reloaded and pinkprit albums illustrate her more creative and diverse side.
A lot of people don’t know this but Nicki actually helps produce and engineer all her songs as well. She hires undiscovered talent beat makers then tells them exactly what to create. Musical genius seriously. Her music has saved my life so thank you for taking the time to listen AND appreciate it. ❤
Totally agree to this if you all remember Chun LI only one producer and writer. Nicki discover this producer and ask him to give her any beat he has and boom all down is history.
I commend you for your openness in diving into such a diverse catalog of music with this channel. Thank you for the reactions!
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She is from Trinidad - Trini… whining is a Caribbean dance…. Nicki is a graduate of Laguardia one of the top performing arts high schools. She has layers. A lot of double entendres in her lyrics and multiple meanings from lyrics that can seem so simple. Would love to see your wife’s reaction to your favorite songs. And play it for her with no context. Dark side of the moon is one of my favorite mellow songs with her and Lil Wayne.
Funny how the only album by her I ever liked was Pink Friday. I saw you doing this one and was like ugh why is he starting with this one.....gotta say, after listening along with you, im LOVING this album now!!
You should try the Queen album and her mixtape
@@tukos10 I like her mixtapes and I listened to queen once when it came out but didn't like it before but I'll give it another chance
Lots of range in this one. I was pretty impressed. I didn't expect to hear what I did. Makes me very interested in Pink Friday now 👍
@@bobthepoppop pink friday was more of rap than the pink print and Queen album was insanely amazing lyrically
pink print is her best youre crazyyyy
Nicki Minaj is the Queen of HipHop. She's the best to ever do it. Highest selling female rapper ever! She's an icon. The only female rapper who can wash the greats on a track. React to Pink Friday
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I understand, every time people talk about Nicki I just tell them listen to pink print! This album is so versatile & amazing.
Nicki as a writer, rapper, singer is undisputed.
that is true
This makes me so happy!! These albums made me who I am! Nicki is so underrated. Please do Pink Friday ! I think you’ll love it as well 🙌🏼🙌🏼
I do like the surprise of you not telling us what album is coming next though, builds the anticipation.
Folks in Discord have been suffering over it 😂
So refreshing to see an honest and open-minded person reviewing one of my favorite albums👏🏼
Nicki Minaj's space in Hip Hop is UNDISPUTED...she is the highest selling female rapper of ALL TIME IN HISTORY! She is a music ICON breaking records even outside of the rap and hip hop genres! Numbers don't lie and that's why her haters stay mad because what she did can never be undone!
I haven’t listened to a ton of Nicki lately but I was over the moon about her when her first couple albums were everywhere. Cool trip down memory lane.
Queen album is underrated af
Listen to red ruby da sleaze
Listen to
We go up
Red ruby da sleaze
Do we have a problem
Bussin
Love in the way
I admit
Wtf (young boy)
nicki is the most successful, selling, wealthy, streamed, awarded, etc female rapper of all time. and it’s not for no reason. she’s not only earned her spot of that throne but she paved the way for EVERY single new female rapper out in the past 10 years.
Appreciate the reaction most people are always trying to undermine her success talent and impact in rap even though she was outrapping legends before her debut album which no female rapper or even most rappers could ever do . And now paved the way for all female rappers after her.
Also some facts nicki is the 3rd best selling rapper of all time worldwide after eminem and drake which is crazy for a female in a man dominated genre.
And she also fought for streaming rights which opened the streaming era so that streaming could count for sales which alot of people dont know of which changed the whole indusrty forever. A truly queen 👑
There is a lot of hate/rumours about Nicki because people want to downplay her talent/ music. I listened to her music in grade 8 and am alive because of her. Her music is so dynamic; she has hits in all genres. I love this album, but it doesn't showcase her rap talent. I would like you to hear Queen. Her pen game is on another level. She can do quadruple entendres. Thanks for being open to her music!
My fave Nicki album! Although they ALL are worth a listen. The barbz are gonna support this and recommend some of the best Nicki songs. Also watch her festivals from this year, her best ones are just her and the mic. The barbz sometimes overpower Nicki, that’s how much people connect with her music. Enjoy the journey! 💕
Not even done watching yet, but I can tell you CLEARLY are a huge music lover. It was amazing to see how connected you felt to the song I LIED
Some fun context around "Only" for you Bob, Drake & Chris Brown had a beef for the longest time (with the most notable event being a situation where they're camps started throwing bottles at each other in the club and nearly got into a melee) and "Only" was the first time we had ever heard them on the same song together so it was pretty wild at the time. Also, Lil Wayne is the one who signed both Drake & Nikki and is of course a legend so the song overall was a pretty big deal.
Drake & CB have since patched things up and even collab on the 2019 smash hit "No Guidance". Also at 44:22 you're right, MetroBoomin is best known for working with both Future & 21 Savage (Future is the one that does his "If young Metro don't trust you..." producer tag). Zaytoven is famous for being Gucci Mane's main producer for the longest time.
Her name is nicki🦄👑
So happy you reacted to the album. Trini Dem Girls and Get On Your Knees are two of my favorites, All Things Go is super emotional and Grand Piano is amazing vocally, her most passionately sung song.
Pink Friday and Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded are really arguably just as great, they have a lot more of the wild Monster verse type of energy. When it comes to her place in hip hop, yeah she is definitely a really important figure. She is super influential to a whole generation of female rappers that came after her, and some people just don’t like to give sexuality-embracing women their props, or they don’t like “bad bitch” music because they’re scared of being girly.
Also on your mention of her being Jamaican, she’s Caribbean but not Jamaican - she’s from Trinidad hence the name Trini Dem Girls. That track is more dancehall inspired, a genre more popular in trinidad and other countries in the west indies
Listen. This is an awesome review. I’m 3 tracks in and the reflection you’re doing is appreciated. Nicki doesn’t get enough credit for this deep content.
You gotta listen to the deluxe tracks ! Win again , Truffle Butter and Shanghai are classic Nicki tracks
This reaction video was such a breath of fresh air especially from someone who doesnt primarily listen to rap and still showed appreciation towards her artistry, grand piano really prooves all her haters wrong
All this talent is her OWN! She writes her raps. GOAT🔥🔥🔥🔥
I'm so glad you reacted to Nicki, she's great and very underrated in the hip hop community especially online, but she's really great and talented. I think Pink Friday is definitely one you should do. I also think Roman Reloaded The Re-up has some of her best songs but you might not enjoy it because half the album is pure pop
The re-up definitely is the one he should react to. It's really good
Bob her second album "Roman Reloaded is also amazing and so is her 4th album " Queen......... Just dive in Nicki is a very talented rapper (one of the best) singer, song writer and shes so colorful and witty....... ou will enjoy the journey
Exactly that’s why we are so furious to get people acknowledge even just a bit 👏🏼 thank you so much for this video ! But you missed out some nice deluxe version songs like truffle butter
what a wholesome reaction!! your reaction just reminded me why i became a fan of hers in the first place , the talent and versatility is why. I absolutely enjoyed your coherent attention to the production, for me that was acknowledgement to how much work went into creating it. the album is very cohesive and solid . I love all the stripped - down, raw songs because they put her singing (that a lot of people overlook) to the front stage.
my favourites are; all things go , pills & portions, bed of lies, I lied, and the night is still young !!
you should definitely give us the pink Friday reaction!! new sub by the way
Not to be dramatic or anything but this album saved my life
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the fact that nicki is currently repeaking in 2022 is amazing to me
This album will forever be dear to me. Personally her best work to date. The production is amazing & bars are on point. Really hope she goes this route with NM5
Omg it makes me so happy that you liked this album! I remember going to Target the day Pink Friday dropped to buy the CD when I was 12. Win Again on the deluxe of this album is one of my favorites by her by the way
nicki's impact and icon status is solidified. she #1 female rapper of all time, you CAN NOT DEBATE IT, SHE WINS EVERY BATTLE. overall? easy top 50 of all time(the fact shes the #1 of females has to put you in the top 50 of all time) of modern day she's easily top 15.. the debates only come from sexism, boring answer but cause dudes cant connect with some songs and lyrics they discredit her
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Imo little simz, lauren hill and missy have edges over her but she's definitely in the conversation
@@Nobody15534 it all depends on what critiera, im not talking about person. if you have to make a list based on the many thing used to determine the greatest of all time eg.
Lyrical/scheme skills(grey area i admit cause that needs its own criteria)
body of work
longevity
cultural impact
commercial success
Critical succes(can be a deciding cat)
when you look at those thats why i say, not debatable as nicki tops every one and it will take ya 5 minutes to fact check it lol just not worth trying to debate the women hasnt got a close second im sorry, missy would be the closest thing to 2nd absolutely
Go somewhere and sit down nicki is on the Mount Rushmore of rap. Nicki is in the top 5 for all time rapper male or female. No one is seeing nicki pen.
@@planetoidmedia8486 missy is NOT a lyrical rapper. Missy not seeing know nicki. Jayz or Kanye can out pen nicki.
Loved going through this video and re-listening with you. So many judge Nicki by what they see in the mainstream media, but when you take the time to listen to the full album… it’s SOOO much more. She’s so versatile and talented. There will never be another…
This album saved my life
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IT'S AMAZING to see someone who "prefers" other genres ACTUALLY SIT DOWN and GIVE THIS A LISTEN!!!😁😁 THANK YOU for giving this a chance and sharing your opinion, this is my comfort video.
The best part about Nicki’s Only verse and her writing is she’s freely and shadily schooling her sons on and breaking down how to construct a concise in pocket verse. Considering how many people have writers. She really gave us The Pinkprint.
Not him calling the barbz rabid lmao I love it 🤣 but I’m glad he said misunderstood/misrepresented. That was DEEP. She is very versatile. This is a great album though. Glad he chose this one
This guy is very smart with his music choice if u look at his other videos. No way he would say nicki isn’t talented.
Most people judge Nicki without having listened to her albums or her music. If you go back through her discography, you will undoubtedly be a Barb, and if you don't love her, you will have to respect her. You can see this from so many people who were not into Nicki on youtube based on their preconceived notion of who she was. After reacting to her music, they are all Barbz. You can't deny her talent. She will end up in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and become one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time. Based on her talent, consistency, and longevity in hip-hop. Nicki is the QUEEN of rap!
This video is absolutely fantastic. Nicki is a legend.
y’all need to stop saying “best female rapper”. She is TOP THREE RAPPERS EVER. OF ALL TIME. period!
Definitely top 10 greatest rappers of all time, according to billboard and vibe
Listen to the deluxe tracks some of her best songs are on there !! Truffle butter, Shanghai, put you in a room, Mona Lisa
LOVED this reaction and watched in its entirety. you’re funny and you took the time to really listen and give solid opinions. nothing like someone who understands.
I like this. The picture people paint about Nicki Minaj is sad because she’s really talented and has good music. She’s not the Queen of Rap for no reason. You should definitely do Pink Friday as well if you would like to react to some more of her stuff. It’s really good. 🙏🏾
Anaconda was almost - not almost - scandalous for its time, especially the music video, now it's normal for us but she really step it up for every other girl
That was lil kim and mainly Trina thanks
@@XYZHAUSSif what you're saying it's true, people would have been prepared for anaconda and would not react the way they did lol Nicki is the one who influenced the new generation of female rappers
@@angel_lucass foxy brown is still influencing rappers till this day even nicki tries to capture foxy flow. And everybody looks like Kim. The new girls just wanna boss up like Nicki
@@XYZHAUSS You do realise multiple people can influence something right💀 Lil kim did her thing but it just so happen that nicki did too
thank you for this reaction, it’s nice to see someone unbiased actually enjoying nicki’s album❤❤. love from the barbz🦄
She's one of, if not the biggest female rapper ever. She just doesn't carry herself the way other artists of her caliber carry themselves. She's into a lot of drama and she does things very publicly which has damaged her image as one of the legendary people in music.
I don’t think it’s damaged her image as one of the most legendary people in music, because her body of work, impact, and legacy can never be undone. I will say it has given people more of a reason to try and discredit her.
@@doubled2doubled That's a fact. Her impact on music could never be undone. She just doesn't carry herself that way.
Loved this album when it came out. Took me through much of 2014 and 2015.
as a barb i really appreciate this analysis and review !! you should react to her most recent album queen, it’s far more pure rap oriented and she’s definitely more lyrical on that project
OMGG I WASNT EXPECTING THIS IM SO EXCITED
Pink print is an amazing album and that is why us BARBZ go hard for her.
aswome review! I feel like this album was so emotional and smart because Nicki was just getting out a longterm relationship and engagement and through this album she showed heartbreak in the first 3 tracks, then started to feel sexy and had fun towards the middle, and towards the end found new love but still reminding you about her pain. This album is phenomenal And so was this review I’m new subscriber now!
Love hearing Bob appreciate Wayne's verse on "Only" 42:45
If you want a more rap centered Nicki Minaj album, I recommend you check out her 2018 Queen album. In my personal opinion it is her best album to date, with the second being Pink Friday.
When I first listened to the album I was a teen but in my early 20s after a toxic relationship and trying resolve issues within myself this album was definitely one of those albums that pulled me through. She’s not just a rapper but Nicki is a great artist.
Nicki is phenomenal at what she does. I always look forward to her work. She's one of the best ever, male or female.
Another great reaction. Nicki is definitely one of the greats with one of the best flows. She has always been sensitive about people saying she didn't write her rhymes. I'm not a Drake fan but this was one of his best verses. The best thing Lil Wayne ever did was sign Nicki and Drake to his Young Money label. They also have a Young Money album. Nicki held the crown for 10yrs. No other female rapper came close. I think a lot of Hip-Hop heads weren't feeling this album because she didn't rap as much as she did on the first album. Skylar Grey has collaborated a lot with Eminem.
Nicki has a gospel song also ft Tasha cobbs 😂 she’s very versatile
it surprises me that you heard pink print was better than pink Friday, I think pink Friday is more the ‘monster’ type nicki since they came out around the same time.
Love that you enjoy nicki btw you’re a true hip hop purist.
I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone say that Pink Friday is better than The PinkPrint
It was more of a 50/50 in that people have said both albums are great, but in different ways
@@bobthepoppop def makes sense both albums are great
you need to check out the song "win again" :) i was waiting to see your reaction to it & was confused as to why it wasn't here but i realized that it's only on the deluxe version! it's a really impressive track
yeah i was so disappointed, idk why she didn't put it in the original album but oh well
My gf loves nicki and i enjoyed some songs at the time. Hearing it now aged great ! Honestly a better artist than Drake imo
I grew up w listening to Nicki ever since I was maybe 12? Because my older sister loved her and she would buy her CDS and I shared a room w her. I know all of nickis old stuff and I’m 21 now and I’m happy I grew up listening to her. Great reaction !
I love how the song is called Trini dem girls and he still assumed she was Jamaican 😭
😂😂😂stop 😂 grace my friend 😂😂😂
So happy to hear you’re going to be doing Lil Wayne! I really hope you enjoy him as his style is unorthodox and unlike anything else you’ve listened to on the channel. Definitely has that traditional, southern hip hop feel. He’s my favorite rapper so I’m a bit biased but hopefully you enjoy. Tha Carter 1 is a great place to start and doing the trilogy would be sublime.
you HAVE to do her mixtape, beam me up scotty from 2009, it’s how i first got introduced to her and she’s been doing her thing ever since
Nicki is so honest and raw, she takes all of us off guard and is shocking, is amazing how vulnerable she is. I love how you not only listen to the songs but thought about the lyrics and appreciate the words. Thank you for sharing your perspective. I hope you continue to listen to her. She is such an inspiration in so many ways and aspects, I admire how she can ride every beat and basically that shows how she flows in life, life is so many things. I hope I was clear, thank you for sharing this.
Already looking forward to the Additional thoughts discussing the Anaconda music video 😅
Babe it’s ok to relate to Nicki Minaj. She’s a master poet and lyricist. And I think that right there is the world’s biggest misconception, that because people have this idea of who they want Nicki Minaj to be. They miss out on some great fckin music.
bro Nicki just gets better with time, she so smart with her albums. First album showed her skills and is a true classic album, second album was experimental (and we all kn it can be a hit or miss for some artist) but she gained several hits, third album by now she skating, nothing could stop her growth and sharpened skill was in full display and Queen was a reminder for the people who we're ignorant and dense, This next album honestly the impact might be something else, im ready.
Easily my most favorite Niki Project, Pink Friday her debut is also an excellent Album. She had 2 back to back albums that were Fantastic!
People dont listen to her albums they only hear the pop singles that chart. She has deep music.
I love the way you review. Your breakdowns and what you notice in the songs are like no other I’ve heard.
I would love to see you do some Erykah Badu Bob. I’m not sure if she’s on your list or not. I remember you saying you like Amy Winehouse, and would like to have heard her sing with a jazz band, or something like that. Well Erykah Badu is similar. Her debut album (Baduizm) is funky and soulful, with a touch of Hip Hop, and with live jazz instrumentals.
Im so into this reaction!!! Please do all of Nickis albums. She’s the main boss for a reason 🔥✨
This was so fun to watch. 😂
Most the time... it feels like the majority of people who have a pre-conception about Nicki (or her sexual bars specifically) have it because they're against that type of music / lyrics.
To see someone react to it who isn't judging.. but also not already exposed to her off the wall lines is.. amazing. 😆
Never listened to Ariana Grande & first heard Chris Brown on Only?! PLEASE react to Chris Browns first album!!
thank you for taking your time to understand the queen. im glad at the fact that you acknowledge that some people hear her name and immediately go off others opinions or what they heard of her in the media but you erased all of that when u decided to listen and get into it yourself. we spoke highly of you on Barb radio and I personally really enjoyed your opinions in this video. Im glad u enjoyed the album.
Thank you so much, this album and artists deserves this 🎉
Nicki is a legend and very versatile. Really great you did this video because people judge her so much without really knowing much. Her talent is undeniable.
Nicki is the queen of rap period
Loved this reaction! I wish they had win again and truffle butter on it but I think that’s like the bonus tracks for this album
SHE IS AN ICON LIVING🌹 i’ll forever give her FLOWERS.
I'm a really big Nicki fan. I'm not sure why exactly, maybe it was the era it come out of.... but "The Night is Young" literally makes me smile, laugh out loud, and reach my hands up in the air as if I have no problems at all.
Isn't is crazy how you look back at a time and you don't realize how amazing it was until it was about 6 years too late?
I just wanted you to know I really enjoyed this, and it made me REALLY fucking happy. Thank you for the video
She helped shape the culture of music and influenced a lot MEN & WOMEN
Great live !!!! I’ve never seen your lives but now I’m here !!!! Nicki Minaj fans are forever !!!! I NEED more content!!! 💜🦄
Favorite will definitely grow on you.
I really enjoyed your honest
Review of this album! Nicki is hands down one of the most talented rappers and THE best female rapper ever! Her versatility, longevity, and undeniable talent has cemented her as a hip hop legend!
She’s forsure the greatest female rapper of all time.
i begrudgingly agree but damn does that prove we really need more women at the forefront of hip hop
Possibly. I think the best female rapper ever is… M.I.A.? (Bob should react to Kala sometime). Damn, we really need more women up there.
@@stratford1 i agree a Kala reaction is a must, M.I.A. is just a whole other world
Lauryn hill clears
@@vivifrfx1530 I feel like atp if you don’t consider Nicki Minaj top 10 you’re sexist at the lowest she’s top 15
Nicki Minaj brings the views in! We love her. She brings so much for the hip hop culture! She is a genius and a stamp in our culture $ we ALL LOVE THE QQQQUEEEENNNN 🎊 🪪💜🦄💎😩
HEr 5th studio album is coming out soon! It's been 4 years since her 4th album Queen came out.