Originally posted by ririfan21 When 60% of atrl is the GP ok. ---- Oh yea, I understand. But lets not forget that Freedom peaked at #20 on US iTunes To me UIF > Freedom. Yea UIF is like hard and rough. On the other hand, Freedom is like soft and pretty. To me, if Nicki had more UIF(lyrically) TRU would have been a mixtape sound. Overall UIF is so much better than Freedom. But at the same time what if she did release UIF instead of Freedom?

I don't think UIF would have done any better CHARTWISE. I just think it would have made a bigger splash with urban audiences.

I still wish Nicki had waited on the Re Up until after Va Va Voom. That was silly to think she would get a smash while a pop song still had yet to even peak.

But something like High School out the gate would have been ideal. Great flow, great production and lyrics that appeal to the normal listener.

I'm still pleased with how everything turned out though I think Nicki's in a good place, music wise. I just feel like whatever she does for album 3, people will be watching, whether they wanna admit it or not.

Originally posted by King Maxx High School lead single, I'm Legit 2nd single, UIF/Freedom/Hell Yeah as third single.

Originally posted by King Maxx High School lead single, I'm Legit 2nd single, UIF/Freedom/Hell Yeah as third single.

That woulda been cute

Do you mean High School to replace The Boys or Freedom? Cuz if Freedom, then I'm Legit would be now instead of High School and it would have been cool how people are actually paying attention to Ciara at the moment.

Originally posted by Willy. Y'all saw how RIM soared to #12 on iTunes right? It was the first new Nicki song in over a year at that time.

That song was everything.

Originally posted by psychodj Hell Yeah = Third Single. Shoot a promotional video for UIF. Use Freedom in perfume commercial. And possibly, release IETS to Urban, ONLY if required or if there is demand. TB can stay on the album. No? Yes? Maybe?

After much deliberation w/ my stan self
and my realistic logic
Nicki CANNOT do Idol again.
After this season of Idol, I want her to pace herself as far as exposure.

She can tweet about filming day, writing inspiration, but the direct attacks need to stop.

Azealia Banks loses loads of respect for that and has become known more for her online feuds, than anything else. I don't want Nicki to have the same fate.

I need her to be a little bit more humble. However being the only rap bitch on the Forbes list I can see how that can go to ha head.

To get respect at this time, she needs to earn it. Changing her appearance from the costumes was a HUGE step, because if she still wore costumes during all this hoop-la it would have been Roman Holiday times 100.

Also, I was for a Q4 2013 release, but I think Nicki should hold off for a year, try to get creative, and let the other girls debut.

Originally posted by King Maxx As a businesswoman, HY is the perfect chpice. But Freedom could've did good after the success of HS and IL. IETS should not happen. Nor The Boys

Originally posted by AuraOfPinkslam To get respect at this time, she needs to earn it. Changing her appearance from the costumes was a HUGE step, because if she still wore costumes during all this hoop-la it would have been Roman Holiday times 100. Also, I was for a Q4 2013 release, but I think Nicki should hold off for a year, try to get creative, and let the other girls debut.

Originally posted by King Maxx Nicki needs a break honestly. NOT from Twitter, the media, or the features. Just a break from her own music. HS needs to end the RR Era.

Originally posted by BSNMology I don't think UIF would have done any better CHARTWISE. I just think it would have made a bigger splash with urban audiences. I still wish Nicki had waited on the Re Up until after Va Va Voom. That was silly to think she would get a smash while a pop song still had yet to even peak. But something like High School out the gate would have been ideal. Great flow, great production and lyrics that appeal to the normal listener. I'm still pleased with how everything turned out though I think Nicki's in a good place, music wise. I just feel like whatever she does for album 3, people will be watching, whether they wanna admit it or not.

Originally posted by Willy. I agree with this. I don't agree with the "direct attack" thing because I honestly believe it was an isolated incident. It's not like she was popping off every week on Twitter. It was her first rant in SEVEN MONTHS (more than half a year). After Idol she wouldn't have a reason to rant on Twitter, so.

My biggest fear for Nicki NOT releasing Q4 are album sales.

Originally posted by BSNMology My biggest fear for Nicki NOT releasing Q4 are album sales.