Album: Nicki Minaj - 'The Pinkprint' - Page 103

slw84

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Originally posted by KingsOfLeon1994

Interesting

But not surprising

Robbyyy

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Originally posted by SneakerNerd

Anyone seen this?

I'm not sure how to feel about it, because I'm not sure who's telling the truth. I do think he had a part in it, but that it was a real small part.

Robbyyy

I have a serious question, due to the circumstances of Anaconda's success I really want to know your opinion on whether the song's successful because the video or the song itself?

Diar7

I want a Ty Dolla Sign collab tbh. But NOT on TPP

It should be Ty$ f/ Nicki & maybe another irrelevant too. He shouldn't even be allowed to listen to the album. (He can still buy it though

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I want him & Nicki to do a song like Or Nah. I like his voice a lot, so I think they would fit well on a hip hop song with singing on it like Or Nah or Paranoid.

Diar7

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Originally posted by Robbyyy

I have a serious question, due to the circumstances of Anaconda's success I really want to know your opinion on whether the song's successful because the video or the song itself?

While I definitely think that the video MASSIVELY helped the song, I believe that if people didn't like the song they wouldn't have bought it. Its sales are nothing special for a "hit song", but they are impressive for a "hit hip hop song".
The video helped the song gain more attention, which led to more people buying it.

But still, everyone knows it. Ha impact >>>>>> 4M sales

Radio airplay is Anaconda's weakest spot imo.
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EDIT: Do you guys think it has a chance for #1 on the Dance Club Songs? Maybe Top 10?

SneakerNerd

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Originally posted by Robbyyy

I have a serious question, due to the circumstances of Anaconda's success I really want to know your opinion on whether the song's successful because the video or the song itself?

I think I'd have to give credit to both the song and video. I mean, you saw how a lot of us changed our opinions of the song once we hear it in HQ. There's so many catchy elements to the song that it was bound to be a hit.

I'll credit the video for helping spread more awareness to the song. While the cover did grasp a lot of attention, I think some of the buzz around the song died once we did receive the song. The video simply sparked debate for better and for worse and simply catapulted it to what it is today.

Kane

All of the UK girls and Sam love Nicki.

slw84

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Originally posted by Robbyyy

I have a serious question, due to the circumstances of Anaconda's success I really want to know your opinion on whether the song's successful because the video or the song itself?

The flawless video of course and the controversy of the single cover

The song barely reached top 15 on urban. Literally peaked at #15 on urban radio and has fallen.
It'll reach top 5 but not sure about top 3/1 on rhy and now after payola is pushed to pop which is getting amazing updates

after payola

was peaking on its own merit.

Thank MINAJESTY for that flawless video
The song itself is catchy and brings in an audience that doesn't demand quality and a message just fun.

The only way I am ok with this paint by numbers lyricism in anaconda is that it got a major reaction

I hope she takes this opportunity to serve us 6-8 strong controversial messages. Basically she can't get us another PNP or Anawonda what #1 feels like on hot 100.
1. PnP...an allegorical blah blah blah (Queen Jackee harry spilled the tea) image/song tone down and vulnerable
2. ANaconda...gimmicky ratchet bop that's fun and entertaining to the eye more than the ear and brings in that easily impressionable audience that thinks shock value and old sex sell tricks is "edgy and gangsta" and will be open to TPP.
3. Has to be either a sensual baby making r&b slow jam groove or a Hardcore gritty urban street disciple that's serves monster lyricism, did it on em flow and delivery and just something that garners RESPECT for lyricism, message, quality etc.
4. See #3
5. Has to be another topic 1-4
6. Has to be another top other than 1-5
so on and so forth.
THe elements of The PinkPrint.

Because ratchet gimmicky songs play a part in hip hop too so I'm glad she covered that with Anaconda.

Kings.

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Originally posted by Kane

All of the UK girls and Sam love Nicki.

This was so cute, I wonder if they'll ever work on something together

Robbyyy

I agree with all of the points, because there's one thing you can't say is that this song doesn't have an impact.

slw84

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Originally posted by Robbyyy

I agree with all of the points, because there's one thing you can't say is that this song doesn't have an impact.

Nicki is smart.
She knows how to market and make impact.
Anaconda was risky after PNP
I'm glad it paid off...it widens interest for her record. My only thing is I wonder if those people she gained back with PNP will think that since PNP wasn't a smash she went back to her gimmicky roots.

Which is why it's imperative that her 3rd single is not that sensual r&b song that we heard a clip this summer of and is something fresh and gives LAN/Chi raq gritty urban teas and lyricism that commands respect.
Recall the buzz she received for monster right before TPP came out. She needs that again so that when she promotes and uses the marketing tool of TPP representing many layers...people have those 3 options to choose from.

I know she's gonna play this right which is why i'm sticking to my 300k+ first week sales est.
I don't care what no one says. If I'm wrong then i'm wrong.

Kings.

I have a few questions

1. When do you expect the album cover/tracklist?
2. Does Anaconda has a chance at winning Video Of The Year at next year's VMAs?
3. Do you think we'll have 8 single this era just like the PF/PF:RR era?

SneakerNerd

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Originally posted by KingsOfLeon1994

I have a few questions

1. When do you expect the album cover/tracklist?
2. Does Anaconda has a chance at winning Video Of The Year at next year's VMAs?
3. Do you think we'll have 8 single this era just like the PF/PF:RR era?

1. I'm not even going to guess since she's been so secretive so far. I just want the album at this point.
2. Perhaps. With the bias aside, it's the most memorable video that's been release in the past 3-6 months.
3. I'd prefer for her to make the best single choices that will last her over a long time versus releasing a bunch of singles in a short time-span. I really don't have a number in my head of how many singles i want her to release.

Kane

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Originally posted by KingsOfLeon1994

I have a few questions

1. When do you expect the album cover/tracklist?
2. Does Anaconda has a chance at winning Video Of The Year at next year's VMAs?
3. Do you think we'll have 8 single this era just like the PF/PF:RR era?

1. Mid-October, the same as Pink Friday for the album cover. End of October/Beginning of November for the track list, for the same reason as the former.

2. Of course it has a chance, It will get a nomination at least.

3. Hard to tell at this point, Nicki loves releasing singles and videos so I'm sure it won't differ too much.

Rian.

Cher Lloyd is such a stan

I like her tho. She has some good music

Kane

Guess who's getting those streaming points again next week...

Kings.

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Originally posted by Kane

Guess who's getting those streaming points again next week...

They betta **** it up

Rian.

Slw, your idea of the Nicki sabbatical is so good.

With not listening to Nicki anymore, I've got the chance to get into different artists and albums more than I did before. Artists like Ariana, Chris, Jessie, Kendrick Lamar...

I'm kinda expanding my musical horizon with listening to different artists and genres. For almost a month I've been thirsty for some new bops but I didn't really bother to actually listen to the new albums (My Everything, X etc.) So I just listened to more Nicki music that I've over-listened already.
But with this Nicki break, I gone and explored new music. It's a great feeling.

And by the time TP comes out I'll be THIRSTY for Nicki again which will make the TP experience even better.

Nasty Nas

I can't go on a Nicki sabbatical until The Pinkprint drops.
More power to the people who can tho.

Kane

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Originally posted by Willy.

Guess which rapper was talking **** about Nicki on 106 and Park today?

Hint: "Every time you in the news it's cause you getting at somebody" is still relevant, four years later.

Like a hint was necessary. 106 are gonna have a hard time securing Nicki for a segment, they need to train their presenters on how to not hinder and tarnish industry ties. Because some sassy "shade" for a moment of laughs with a person who isn't going to bring you continual support and success is silly. Kim is just beyond pathetic at this point, she is a lost cause.