Album Review: Pink Friday 2 by Nicki Minaj
Pink Friday 2
Nicki Minaj
Young Money, Republic Records
Score: A+
Pink Friday 2 is the fifth studio album by Nicki Minaj released on Dec. 8, her 41st birthday, as a sequel to her debut album Pink Friday (2010).
The album consists of 22 versatile songs ranging from genres like drill, pop, rap, dancehall, afrobeat, R&B, and trap sounds.
Artists like J. Cole, Lil Wayne, Drake, Lil Uzi Vert, Future and more all add their own touch to the album Minaj proves she is a lyrical genius with a fierce flow with each song, you’ll recognize a few popular samples such as “Move your Feet” by Junior Senior (2003), which was remixed into “Everybody” with Uzi.
The popular anthem “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper (1983) spins out to “Pink Friday Girls,” a fresh remix of a classic.
This album is perfect to listen to while getting ready with your friends, a non-stop party with each song, Queen Nicki conquers the charts yet again with this latest release.
— Jillian Zack
