Queen
by Nicki Minaj
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1891 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,459 out of 1891
  2. Mixed: 73 out of 1891
  3. Negative: 359 out of 1891
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  1. Victorian1992
    May 22, 2023
    0
    All tracks sound the same and I dont like the lyrics that's it.............................
  2. ilyyvi
    May 7, 2023
    10
    An amazing album through and through, has some of the greatest rap songs of all time as well. I really love this album but this era was very tragic for her because of the media. This was a really disappointing occurrence but still this album ever since release had remained in my top 10 of all time. It only got better with each listen
  3. RK13
    May 4, 2023
    9
    Now... when this album first came out, I was sceptical and did not enjoy it, hence giving is a 2 rating. However, five year later and this album has aged like fine wine. Nicki's verses are so clever yet sharp. There is a reason why she has had so much longevity in her career. Nicki we love you lyricism and unapologetic confidence that you give in your songs!
  4. apil
    Apr 19, 2023
    10
    La reina del rap siempre sabe como hacerlo, siempre tiene su toque y su estilo característico.
  5. JoseArmandoo
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    Álbum perfeito. Muito bem pensado e criativo, pena que o hatetrain acabou mudando a percepção das pessoas, que por fim acabaram não entendo a proposta do álbum.
  6. Weezybabytheboy
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Her best album. Songs are good but (imo) chun li is not the right choose for first single. But at least its amazing.
  7. rvstree
    Mar 11, 2023
    10
    An impeccable record with sonically solid vocals, lyrics, bars, and production. Nicki minaj really killed this one.
  8. guuhmaraj
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    this album is so so good, that's why nicki minaj is the queen of rap period
  9. williamhi
    Nov 1, 2022
    9
    Nicki Minaj’s 2018 album Queen shows an evolution in her career and music. The album consists of mostly rap/hiphop. The lyricism on the album is one of the highlights on the album and is extremely impressive. There are some tracks that stand out such as (Barbie Dreams, Bed, Nip Tuck, and Ganja Burn) these are the best tracks on the album in my opinion. I think that this album is Nicki’sNicki Minaj’s 2018 album Queen shows an evolution in her career and music. The album consists of mostly rap/hiphop. The lyricism on the album is one of the highlights on the album and is extremely impressive. There are some tracks that stand out such as (Barbie Dreams, Bed, Nip Tuck, and Ganja Burn) these are the best tracks on the album in my opinion. I think that this album is Nicki’s Second Best Piece of work (Just Behind 2014’s The Pinkprint) and shows a lot of her rap talent, and why she is the Queen Of Rap.… Expand
  10. Kor7
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    Best album of all time. It's so perfect. I absolutely love this album. All songs are literally perfect
  11. r3al
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    The best HipHop/Rap Album ever The sound & lyrics sounds so perfect An album who doesn’t need ( reggaetón ) to be perfect People wasn’t ready for to much from the Queen of Rap •NICKI MINAJ•
    We still waiting for her new Album
  12. Arivideosource
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queen remain the best album rap ever. With good songs vocals lyrics. She remain THe best rapper alive. So many song are really good with amazing Collaboration… Expand
  13. Fvfcfc
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Pure innovation. It's one of those albums that you don't understand the first time you listen. But, with each listen, you get hooked more and more. A delight.
  14. MarkDaniel123
    Aug 21, 2022
    1
    One of the worst albums ever made. A typical rap record thay needs to be deleted
  15. Nukedi
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    This Album is honestly really bad. The lyrics are full of slurs and her flows all sound the same.
  16. theyartie
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum está perfeito. Nicki Minaj entregou letras, vocais incríveis para um rapper, bars, flows, referências e muito mais. A Rainha do Rap nunca decepciona
  17. Onikamaraj2024
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    Nicki is the queen of raaaaap.
    Nicki is the queen of raaaaap.
    Nicki is the queen of raaaaap.
  18. Lorenzo63
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    A great album overall, Definitely a switch from her previous work. Her most lyrical work and I love it!
  19. Ueseley
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How not to call this masterpiece of Rip Hop the album of the century made by a rapper, NICKI MINAJ as always showing who the Queen of RAP/RIP Hop is She shows in this album her crazy and fun verses.… Expand
  20. Derxert
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    Nicki's most underrated and unloved album. This album needs more respect - it has great songs such as Chun-Li and Sir.
  21. plshelpashyguy
    Jul 3, 2022
    8
    Lyrical bars, catchy beats, flawless vocals - it's all related to Nicki Minaj's Queen album. It seems that Nicki wanted to show us more of her abilities, nevertheless, she couldn't do that. First and foremost, there were some tracks on the album like Run&Hide, Miami, Sir ft. Future, Nip Tuck and Thought I Knew You which didn't go that well. It could have been better if they were as bonusLyrical bars, catchy beats, flawless vocals - it's all related to Nicki Minaj's Queen album. It seems that Nicki wanted to show us more of her abilities, nevertheless, she couldn't do that. First and foremost, there were some tracks on the album like Run&Hide, Miami, Sir ft. Future, Nip Tuck and Thought I Knew You which didn't go that well. It could have been better if they were as bonus tracks. By removing those tracks, we'd have got 15 tracks album, which could've been a perfect number for a hip-hop album. Too much doesn't mean much quality. Everything shouldn't be overdosed, that's what's the germane thing.… Expand
  22. Luis96
    Jun 21, 2022
    0
    Her music is boring and repetitive.Shes just another overrated piece of plastic.Just a terrible artist
  23. LucasSwift
    Jun 17, 2022
    0
    Só dela ter sido desesperada por Charts adicionando fefe nesse álbum que já era ruim ela merece nota 0
  24. JanMinaj
    May 18, 2022
    10
    They wanted Nicki the bad guy, now she is the bad guy, she is the king and the Queen
  25. Deyvson
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    as not to like this album, a mixture of vocals of flows, and quality in its lyrics, nicki minaj is for sure a legend in life.
  26. All_ButTrU4
    Apr 5, 2022
    6
    Undoubtedly my favorite album of hers mainly because of howo it feels lke a real cohesive project with more intent in being an album. Whereas her kast releases felt like a collection of songs (albeit it's good songs) but nonetheless didn't feel together but on "Queen " you're taken on an exhilarating journey. From the atmospheric "ganja burns" or the goosebumps giving "majesty " that hasUndoubtedly my favorite album of hers mainly because of howo it feels lke a real cohesive project with more intent in being an album. Whereas her kast releases felt like a collection of songs (albeit it's good songs) but nonetheless didn't feel together but on "Queen " you're taken on an exhilarating journey. From the atmospheric "ganja burns" or the goosebumps giving "majesty " that has Eminem freshest flow in recent memory. It's fun getting to see Nicki have so much fun with her music as she relishes her spot as the queen of rap like on the playful roast on "Barbie dreams" that takes **** at her peers behund a notorious B.I.G sample. Overall it was a long but enjoyable experience that I'd personally recommend to new listeners over her previous work.… Expand
  27. Pickycriticx
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Its just so good. Rate this 10/10 if you have big dick ir wet **** But nah its so good im in lovee omfg
  28. Super-Evil-DOOM
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    She's finally realized and understood what it takes to make a great rap album: embracing rap as a genre.

    Nicki's prior albums were a seesaw game of playing with the idea of rapping but keeping her feet in R&B, Pop, Electronic, and other water she wasn't fit to swim in. Water she felt unnatural in. Queen is unapologetically embracing the roots of rap with hard-hitting beats and boom bap    She's finally realized and understood what it takes to make a great rap album: embracing rap as a genre.

    Nicki's prior albums were a seesaw game of playing with the idea of rapping but keeping her feet in R&B, Pop, Electronic, and other water she wasn't fit to swim in. Water she felt unnatural in. Queen is unapologetically embracing the roots of rap with hard-hitting beats and boom bap drums, complete with just the right amount of soft singing that Nicki is actually good at (rather than going hard for some pseudo-singer track full of autotune and shaky pitch) and some varied flavor like reggae, which Nicki is very familiar with.

    People will tell you this album is overrated. They'll write it off because it's easy to. Because for a long time Nicki Minaj was a mainstream rapper who was getting by on everything BUT rapping. But, and this is the first time I've ever felt this way, Nicki Minaj has made a great album. One worth listening to. One worth being open-minded with and giving a try. Because right now, this is one of the best rap albums of 2018, and it's probably going to stay that way when the year is over.    … Expand
  29. Ayogio
    Jan 26, 2022
    6
    As a HUGE Nicki fan, I can say with confidence that I feel this is Nicki’s worst album. Is it a terrible one? No, but out of all of her albums, this has the most skips and filler tracks. I hope she comes back with something better.
  30. jafethgrande
    Jan 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum muy infravalorado...para mí es un álbum monumental y experimental, dónde Nicki se alejo de sus ritmos pop y rap....y lo hizo totalmente rap.....cada pista del álbum es un joya ❤️… Expand
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70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. No Ripcord
    Sep 10, 2018
    60
    On Queen, Nicki spends a lot of time ordering beheadings--which are fun, but get old quick--rather than showing us why she is and should be queen. Here's to hoping the next album gives us a more earnest, more raw glimpse of the head that wears the crown.
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  2. AllMusic
    Aug 20, 2018
    60
    When Minaj leans into her untouchable strengths as a rapper, things get really exciting and an album of tracks as strong as "LLC" or "Barbie Dreams" would be one for the books. As it stands, however, Queen is another chapter of Minaj's good but largely meandering and inconsistent full-length album output.
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  3. PopMatters
    Aug 20, 2018
    50
    Queen's title implies it's meant to function as a coronation for one of the biggest rappers ever, but it's more the sound of Minaj fighting to keep that crown on her head.
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