The Pinkprint
by Nicki Minaj
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  1. jesusbronze
    Aug 17, 2018
    9
    This record instates the true sound of Nicki Minaj, who has previously swirled in EDM and DANCE beats with sometimes cringe-worthy results. The Pink Print redeems Nicki as the main Female Hip Hop star of this decade.
  2. Lucazani
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    Well done album, mix of different genres and excellent collaborations with different artists.
  3. Nadareda
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Queen of rap the one who always saves female rap . Thanks to her female rap is still alive
  4. orlandoarceovaz
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    one of the best rap albums of all time, full of hits, this is rap. The songs are very good but "Grand Piano" & "Put You in a Room" #QueenOfRap
  5. guilhermeonika2
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Apenas hinos, vocês deveriam ouvir mais esta bíblia do rap !!!!!!!!!! Queen saiu agora ! Ouça… Expand
  6. TheReviewr
    Aug 3, 2018
    7
    The Pinkprint is like a collection of her experiences from 2013 and 2014. It plays like a diary and she shows he emotional side on many of her songs.

    1. All Things Go, an emotional story of her past and what she went through 9/10 2. I Lied, a story of how she lied to keep her relationship from falling apart 7/10 3. The Crying Game ft. Jessie Ware, a great track showing Nicki's great    The Pinkprint is like a collection of her experiences from 2013 and 2014. It plays like a diary and she shows he emotional side on many of her songs.

    1. All Things Go, an emotional story of her past and what she went through 9/10
    2. I Lied, a story of how she lied to keep her relationship from falling apart 7/10
    3. The Crying Game ft. Jessie Ware, a great track showing Nicki's great writing skills 7/10
    4. Get On Your Knees ft. Ariana Grande, a sexually empowering song where there dominate 10/10
    5. Feeling Myself ft. Beyonce, some of Nickis best lyrics and Beyonce's voice complements her 10/10
    6. Only ft. Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown, just a song sexualizing Nicki, nothing special 7/10
    7. Want Some More, its fine but could have been better 5/10
    8. Four Door Aventador, Its catchy but the beat is bad 2/10
    9. Favorite ft. Jeremih, not my favorite by any means but its pretty good 6/10
    10. Buy a Heart ft. Meek Mill, i don't like Meek or this song 4/10
    11. Trini Dem Girls ft. Lunchmoney Lewis, kinda random but its good 7/10
    12. Anaconda, Its good but its way overrated 8/10
    13. The Night Is Still Young, love this song but too much singing 8/10
    14. Pills N Potions, this song is really underrated on the other hand, I mean its really good 9/10
    15. Bed of Lies ft. Skylar Grey, its boring but it has a great Skylar Grey part 7/10
    16. Grand Piano, filler 5/10
    17. Big Daddy ft. Meek Mill, I really don't like Meek and he hurts this song 1/10
    18. Shanghai, its fire, and has amazing bars 7/10
    19. Win Again, i wouldn't say this song is listenable 1/10
    20. Truffle Butter ft. Drake & Lil Wayne, the 3 don't ever disappoint, best song on the album 10/10
    21. Mona Lisa, its pretty good but not great 5/10
    22. Put You In A Room, hey its good but completely overlooked by everyone 8/10
    23. Wamables, its different, i don't know what else to say about it 8/10

    Standouts are Get On Your Knees, Feeling Myself & Truffle Butter

    Overall: 6.6 (rounded up to 7) Nicki comes in with here best lyrics and her most emotional title to this date. hopefully Queen won't disappoint and keep up the artistry she has displayed this album. (this review was on the Japanese Edition)    … Expand
  7. MusicMafia
    Jun 28, 2018
    10
    This and Pink Friday are honestly my favorites of all times in terms of rap albums. Queen of rap still reigns! Great diversified beats and amazing flows. Anyways go buy and listen to her newest album Queen on August 10 2018
  8. iamkakaindecent
    May 30, 2018
    10
    Green and nearby will also be green rap queen.
    Looking forward to the next album
  9. bodakyellow
    Apr 24, 2018
    9
    Though some songs come off as a bit lazy, Nicki Minaj experiments in numerous songs on The Pinkprint (eg. I Lied, Pills N Potions), and every single chance she takes pays off immensely. Favourite tracks: All Things Go, Feeling Myself, Anaconda, Pills N Potions
  10. LaMikiMinach
    Apr 13, 2018
    9
    I can't give Nicki a 10 on the album, because as people are saying the album isn't extremely cohesive as a whole. Nicki gives us pop, rap, hi-hop, dance hall, trap and it is a little bit over the place.
    However, the diversity is for me the strength of this album. There is a track for everyone. Yes, there are some tracks where she raps about her ass and her sexuality. But there are also    I can't give Nicki a 10 on the album, because as people are saying the album isn't extremely cohesive as a whole. Nicki gives us pop, rap, hi-hop, dance hall, trap and it is a little bit over the place.
    However, the diversity is for me the strength of this album. There is a track for everyone. Yes, there are some tracks where she raps about her ass and her sexuality. But there are also really personal tracks (All Things Go, Pills N Potions...) that are beautifully crafted.
    I wish people would get past her un-apologetically sexual demeanor and listen to her work, because they are definitely missing on great stuff.    … Expand
  11. JojoGomez
    Apr 8, 2018
    10
    This is Art
    This is Amazing
    This is the world Need
    Nicki Minaj the world need album more this
  12. davd123
    Jan 26, 2018
    8
    Pinkprint is best Nicki Minaj album so far, and I think best rap albums of 2015 despite To Pimp A Butterfly. Many tracks in this album is really catchy, I love this album!
  13. Dancingonfloors
    Nov 16, 2017
    7
    Nicky Minaj is one of my favorites artists right now. I just think she has matured so much the last few years and her music keeps getting better and better.
  14. samwich21
    Jul 17, 2017
    9
    Onika digs deep on this autobiographical-confession style album. "All Things Go" is a wondrous look back at her early life. Conversely, the raunchy "Anaconda" is an amazing clubby track. This album is one, long, continuous, exciting ride.
  15. anttoniorocha
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    By far this is their biggest album since pink friday. Unlike her first work, she tries to show that she is an artist capable of multi-faceting in several aspects. With a melacolico personality Nicki promises to show a more transparent and vulnerable side and this task is done majestically.
  16. RK13
    Jun 5, 2017
    2
    Following the success of Pink Friday... Roman Reloaded, Minaj's Pinkprint just does not seem to justify the latter's success. There are a handful of good songs such as Get on Your Knees- however remains Minaj's weakest album to date.
  17. LeoDre
    Apr 15, 2017
    9
    Im certainly impressed. Nicki has been hated all life by the "good music listeners" community but I've given an opportunity to this album and I can say with no doubt that, if you listen to it objectively, it's a good album. Good lyrics, Solid album.

    Of course, you have to set aside stupid songs like Anaconda or Only.
  18. billsahmed
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Her most open and heartfelt body of work yet. The album portrays how female rap should be, this set the bar. Opening with topics such as her abortion, her father, her murdered cousin, the album has the most substance out of all her previous work. Then touching on the end of her 12 year relationship, it is clear that she put time and effort to produce this piece of work. With endlessHer most open and heartfelt body of work yet. The album portrays how female rap should be, this set the bar. Opening with topics such as her abortion, her father, her murdered cousin, the album has the most substance out of all her previous work. Then touching on the end of her 12 year relationship, it is clear that she put time and effort to produce this piece of work. With endless double-entendres, metaphors, not to mention impeccable flow and delivery, there is nothing missing here.… Expand
  19. gonzilo
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    The Pinkprint es, sin lugar a dudas, el mejor álbum de rap que he escuchado hasta ahora. Nunca llegué a pensar que alguien como Nicki fuese capaz de lograr algo tan personal, tan perfecto... es impresionante la facilidad de la artista para darle forma a los temas del disco y hacer de él un trabajo que deja huella.
  20. gagaeb12
    Oct 29, 2016
    0
    хуяж гробаж пердаж сринаж гарбаж гараж багаж силиконаж плагиаж попсаж писспринт пинкшит пигпринт
  21. itsvmb
    Oct 27, 2016
    3
    пролог: понос хуйня зашквар гарбаж дерьмо поебень попса моча высер клоунада аудио порнуха снятая жителями махачкалы
    проще говоря, дешевая поп жвачка с полным отсутствием какой-либо смысловой нагрузки. в лучших традициях минаж    пролог: понос хуйня зашквар гарбаж дерьмо поебень попса моча высер клоунада аудио порнуха снятая жителями махачкалы
    проще говоря, дешевая поп жвачка с полным отсутствием какой-либо смысловой нагрузки. в лучших традициях минаж
  22. amatus
    Oct 16, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Miss Minaj is back, and she is back with change at heart. Her fans may have noticed some changes in her appearance, the natural and more stripped back look giving an insight into what might be coming around the corner, and here it is. If you were to define The Pinkprint into a short sentence, it would be 'an album that is ultimately a Nicki Minaj album'. Whereas Roman Reloaded saw her embrace a more pop infused sound that may have scared listeners, The Pinkprint incorporates different sounds that are both personal, powerful, and triumphant.

    All Things Go - The albums most heaviest hitting song. She talks about her abortion, her family, the death of her cousin, all in one song. The majority of artists would spread such touchy topics across an entire album, but if you think Nicki confines herself to the typicality of these artists, think again. [7/10]

    I Lied - The female rap goddess exhibits amazing vocals on this track, only furthered by the spellbinding live performance she gave of this track on her Pinkprint Tour. A very different twist on Nicki's artistry. [7/10]

    The Crying Game - A perfect candidate for a first single that was neglected by the artist who delivered it so beautifully. Definitely one of the highlights of the album, an emotional, hip-hop oriented ballad that haunts a listener to their very core. [9/10]

    Get On Your Knees - The sexually explicit side of Nicki makes itself apparent, but this is smooth, slick and sexy, and Miss Grande's vocal ability assists Nicki's audacious style perfectly. [7/10]

    Feeling Myself - The collaboration we've all been waiting for. The Queen of Rap and the Empress herself exert their authority and self pride on this excellently uplifting track. Nearly spanning 4 minutes, we wish it were longer (a collab album ladies). [9/10]

    Only - Nicki's verse is okay, and then Drake bores himself into yet another collaboration and Lil Wayne struggles to keep up with Drake, who even struggles to keep up with Nicki himself. [6/10]

    Want Some More - The albums first definitive hip-hop/rap score. Nicki zig-zags around constantly, her rapping as ferocious and as powerful as it was on 'Romans Revenge'. She consolidates her stance on the throne with this excellent number. [8/10]

    Four Door Aventador - Rap royalty inside an expensive car. This is one of the album's many highlights, one that is extremely underrated. [8/10]

    Favorite - A ferocious collaboration with Jeremih that shows the hip-hop/rap segment of the standard edition album drawing to a close with a bang. Nicki's vocals compliment her co-star's perfectly, and her rapping is on par as always. [7/10]

    Buy A Heart - The lovebirds now begin to rap at each other, in between soft lulls on Nicki's behalf. A good song, if a bit misplaced between the hip-hop of the last three songs and the crazed hysteria of the next three. [6/10]

    Trini Dem Girls - Roman Reloaded Nicki comes into full flex, only this time she is more tamed, with Roman still locked up at the 2012 Grammy Awards. A song that could have been a success, with the right promotion, yet it proves itself to be an electrifying banger nonetheless. [7/10]

    Anaconda - The controversial reptile of the pop culture wilderness. This is nothing like her other major singles such as Superbass or Starships, she remains explicit, but also fun and ruthless at the same time. [7/10]

    The Night Is Still Young - On one of the albums more happier singles, we can help as listeners but feel sad as Minaj raps and sings along to the song. Here we make a conclusion about this album and its packaging; she is hurting, but she continues to make the most of her happy moments. [8/10]

    Pills N Potions - An underrated masterpiece. We see perfectly executed verses on Nicki's behalf, as well as the interestingly bizarre visuals of the video, we make conclusions about her artistry. 'People will love you and support you when its beneficial', raps the Queen, proving that she is still personal. [9/10]

    Bed of Lies - Another hard hitter, a fantastic one at that. She raps around Skylar Grey's beautiful lyrics with ease, but beyond all that, we can almost hear her cry, the anger in her voice more prominent than ever. [9/10]

    Grand Piano - A beautiful piano ballad, and the standard editions only entirely sung track. This closing track proves that Minaj is a serious artist, one that is better than most of her male peers. [9/10]

    BONUS TRACKS

    Big Daddy - Mill's appearance goes unnoticed, but its subordinate nature acts as the perfect build up to Minaj's triumphant nature. [9/10]

    Shanghai - Hip-hop Nicki is back, swinging her samurai sword at her haters with force. [8/10]

    Win Again - Possibly the albums best track. She sings and raps beautifully while again, burying the hatchet in her 'rivals'. [9/10]

    Truffle Butter - 'Only's stronger relative. If anything, it makes us forget how tired the song actually was. [8/10]

    OVERALL SCORE - 78%

    SUMMARY - An excellent album with a mixture of feelings.    … Expand
  23. CriticMLT
    Jul 3, 2016
    7
    i have to admit that this album really surprised me. I have to give Nicki Minaj a big well done for giving us a great album and also very high production. The lyrics are very well written and you can see that it is her most personal album that she has every released. The songs are very catchy and have good vibe. I recommend people to listen to this album it is very listenable .
    My score:    i have to admit that this album really surprised me. I have to give Nicki Minaj a big well done for giving us a great album and also very high production. The lyrics are very well written and you can see that it is her most personal album that she has every released. The songs are very catchy and have good vibe. I recommend people to listen to this album it is very listenable .
    My score:
    1.All things go 9/10
    2. I lied 8/10
    3. The crying game ft Jessie Ware 7/10
    4. Get on your knees ft Ariana Grande 9/10
    5. Feeling myself ft Beyonce 7/10
    6. Only ft Chris Brown, Drake and Lil Wayne 7/10
    7. Want some more 7/10
    8. Four door aventador 6/10
    9. Favorite ft Jeremih 7/10
    10. Buy a heart ft Meek Mill 7/10
    11. Trini Dem Girls ft Gamal and Lewis Lunchmoney 7/10
    12. Anaconda 6/10
    13. The night is still young 9/10
    14. Pills and potions 8/10
    15. Bed of lies ft Skylar grey 10/10
    16. Grand piono 10/10
    17. Big Daddy ft Meek Mill 7/10
    18. Shanghai 7/10
    19. Win again 7/10
    overall: 76.3    … Expand
  24. Fakebytswift
    Jun 13, 2016
    8
    I wish I could give this a mixed score, but I can't. That's because the album is a masterpiece, it is a big thing, but just like Drake's VIEWS, this is on crossover from rap to pop. I am in need to talk about the lyrics. The lyrics are really good, and Nicki is a brilliant songwriter. The production of the album is something new, and I can definetly say that this is a big step of theI wish I could give this a mixed score, but I can't. That's because the album is a masterpiece, it is a big thing, but just like Drake's VIEWS, this is on crossover from rap to pop. I am in need to talk about the lyrics. The lyrics are really good, and Nicki is a brilliant songwriter. The production of the album is something new, and I can definetly say that this is a big step of the woman on the rap/Hip-Hop industry… Expand
  25. Mybustha
    Jun 1, 2016
    0
    I'm honest, Nicki can do better, or is better if i say, she can't do worse than this, this album is a collection of what's the problem of today's music, autotune, horrible rapping, crappy electronic beats and lyrics about drink and f*ck, this album should only be forgotten
  26. FELIPEFERREIRA
    May 31, 2016
    6
    The Pinkprint me surpreendeu muito, e olha que foi positivamente. Eu pensava que eu iria odiar o álbum, já pelo fato de eu não gostar da Nicki Minaj. Porém, eu achei ele mediano. Tem músicasmaravilhosas, como "The Night Is Still Young", mas também horríveis, como "Anaconda".
  27. RealReviews12
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Best album in so long. Standout/ underrated tracks are want some more and trini dem girls she **** up everyone in the whole world go off nicki yes slay
  28. Tasosbsb
    May 18, 2016
    10
    The Pinkprint is definitely her best body of work !!She has some tracks like Want Some More ,Shangai,Four Door Aventador ,Shangai and Win again which go back to her rap roots but the album has also some really really good songs like Grand Piano ,I Lied ,The Crying Game,Pills n' Potions e.t.c!
  29. arsminaj
    May 15, 2016
    10
    This is the best album by Nicki Minaj. The feelings and emotions that she put on this album make me want to listen to it everyday. Glad to see that nicki still got her rap roots and that she is running the game.
  30. BIGMAN22
    Apr 28, 2016
    1
    not many good songs. only a few actually sound good. not sure why a lot of artists cant make an album with more songs to enjoy instead of a few. oh well.
  31. jjesus
    Apr 25, 2016
    8
    Great record by Nicki Minaj who gave her best and complete work until now. Love how she could be so vulnerable and emotional in some songs, while agressive, diva and full of self-esteem in others. Great job for her!
  32. NickiMinajQueen
    Mar 27, 2016
    10
    This is by far my favourite album forever. it is a good mix of pop, rap, hip hop, its by far AMAZING. i am a huge fan os Nicki Minaj, and forever will be.. Congrats to Nicki for making a forever enjoyable album
  33. perfectiover
    Feb 2, 2016
    0
    After a failed attempt at trying to resemble the look and sound of Lady Gaga with "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded", Nicki Minaj decides to go back to her more urban roots. Sadly she results in a tiring, flat-sounding, boring hip-hop record. The first five tracks are dull, and bring nothing to the table. Then we get more up-tempo songs like "Anaconda" or "Truffle Butter" that come off asAfter a failed attempt at trying to resemble the look and sound of Lady Gaga with "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded", Nicki Minaj decides to go back to her more urban roots. Sadly she results in a tiring, flat-sounding, boring hip-hop record. The first five tracks are dull, and bring nothing to the table. Then we get more up-tempo songs like "Anaconda" or "Truffle Butter" that come off as extremely sordid. Anything other than those two extremes are fillers and sound awfully like rejects from other big name rap artists. There is absolutely nothing good about this album. Nicki Minaj seems to think that she's "the baddest" but she's not. There are many female rappers, like Iggy Azalea, that have more talent in their fingers than Nicki Minaj has in overall.… Expand
  34. Mannhorse
    Jan 28, 2016
    7
    Although the album boasts more introspective lyricism that we haven't come to expect from a rapper like Nicki Minaj, The Pinkprint lacks the frenetic energy and the creativity of her previous Roman Reloaded record.
  35. TimW001
    Jan 8, 2016
    7
    The Pinkprint is a good album for Nicki Minaj. I enjoyed listening to it. With so many A-List featured artist listeners got a diverse composition of songs and sounds. The first half of the album displays fantastic music and lyrics and the second half fades a little bit. But I enjoyed this album and would recommend to any hip-hop fans.
  36. mjscl15
    Jan 6, 2016
    9
    Líricamente o álbum é bom, músicas sobre sentimentos como "all things go", "i lied" e minha favorita do álbum "grand piano", algumas com aquele hip-hop meio comum com apelos sexuais como "felling myself", "anaconda" e "get on your knees", e algumas bem diversificadas como "want some more" e "four door adventor" com boas rimas. As batidas das músicas deixam a desejar.
  37. Bringman
    Jan 5, 2016
    0
    This album isn't rap, it's pop-rap/trap. I still can't understand the Minaj's fanbase, this album it's horrible, please, stop saying that she do good music, she's just like fetty wap, a trash idol. This album is full of bad songs, the "pop side" of the album have "Pills N Potions", a boring horrible song, "Bed of Lies", an other electropop song without a original style, "Grand Piano", theThis album isn't rap, it's pop-rap/trap. I still can't understand the Minaj's fanbase, this album it's horrible, please, stop saying that she do good music, she's just like fetty wap, a trash idol. This album is full of bad songs, the "pop side" of the album have "Pills N Potions", a boring horrible song, "Bed of Lies", an other electropop song without a original style, "Grand Piano", the best song of the album, a medium pop song where the Minaj have a good voice, but the song it's pretty boring, "Feeling Myself", a pop-rap song with maybe the worst flow of the history (comparable with Souja boy's songs) and "The Night Is Still Young", the worst songs in the album, simply horrible, the "trap side" of the album have "Anaconda", a pure trash song, "Only" maybe one of the best songs of the album, but it's still a horrible song, will be better without Drake and Lil Wayne, and "Truffle Butter", the same horrible sh*t. I hope that one day Nicki Minaj will stop to do this annoying noises.… Expand
  38. Gjmzvs
    Dec 27, 2015
    10
    The Pinkprint es una gran obra de arte Hip-hop de Nicki Minaj, este álbum a diferencia con los anteriores tiene más influencia en el Rap que en el Pop siendo muy exitoso teniendo colaboraciones con Lil Wayne, Drake y otros artistas. Con esto demuestra que es una leyenda del Rap.
  39. themickeymose
    Dec 15, 2015
    1
    Disappointed. This album is gross and sexist. Very vulgar. The song anaconda is the worst. Objectifying men, really???? and yet you want to win awards for this? i dont know anymore.
  40. ThatOneReviewa
    Oct 29, 2015
    1
    I do not see how anyone with respect for music, or anyone with respect for themselves for that matter, can like such an awful monstrosity such as Nicki Minaj. Literally all she raps/sings/whatever the vocals are called..well, lets just call it "rapping", but the only thing she "raps" about is sex and drugs. "Anaconda" is the worst song on the album (although it has become the creator of aI do not see how anyone with respect for music, or anyone with respect for themselves for that matter, can like such an awful monstrosity such as Nicki Minaj. Literally all she raps/sings/whatever the vocals are called..well, lets just call it "rapping", but the only thing she "raps" about is sex and drugs. "Anaconda" is the worst song on the album (although it has become the creator of a few jokes that are quite funny).… Expand
  41. kaylax
    Oct 26, 2015
    9
    When it comes to Onika Tanya Maraj, better known by her stage name, Nicki Minaj, there's always controversy. Earning herself public attention after releasing three mix-tapes between 2007-09, Minaj signed a contract with Young Money Entertainment shortly after. Her debut studio album was Pink Friday (2010), which quickly peaked at number-one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 200. Whether it beWhen it comes to Onika Tanya Maraj, better known by her stage name, Nicki Minaj, there's always controversy. Earning herself public attention after releasing three mix-tapes between 2007-09, Minaj signed a contract with Young Money Entertainment shortly after. Her debut studio album was Pink Friday (2010), which quickly peaked at number-one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 200. Whether it be her outrages outfits, or her bold lyrics, the Trinidadian-born American rapper and songwriter is no stranger to criticism. However, with the release of her 2014 album, The PinkPrint, Minaj has really silenced the haters.
    The PinkPrint is clearly Nicki's most creative album, containing songs that make listeners feel every type of emotion. One of her most notable singles ever, “Anaconda,” is featured on this album and is highly praised. Minaj really gets back to her hip-hop roots with this single, and she brings back a side of her that many fans missed. A lesser-known party song included on this album, “Trini Dem Girls”, incorporates a Caribbean styled-groove, and is truly a banger. Minaj also features other legendary rappers on this album like Drake and Lil Wayne in her songs “Truffle Butter” and “Only”. “Pills N Potions” is a slow song featured on the album, it's emotional and personal, a fresh new twist guaranteed to please any fan, and make them feel connected to Minaj herself. However, had this album included 12 songs as opposed to 22, it could have had a much bigger impact and perhaps even have became a classic. Despite this minor flaw, though, The PinkPrint is truly a masterpiece, and the queen of rap has really outdone herself this time.
    Overall, I would rate this album a 9. Minaj has shown tremendous growth as a rapper , her performance was much better in this album then in Pink Friday and Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. With more meaningful lyrics, a more diverse range of songs and styles, The PinkPrint is sure to have something for every listener.    … Expand
  42. ahmedimran
    Oct 21, 2015
    9
    The album has amazing songs,there are some songs you'll hate for the first time but as you listen to it they become addicting such as Want Some More and Trini Dem Girls, the album is probably the best album of 2014 alongside Ariana's record. The Pinkprint has some amazing features included such as Beyoncé's and Ariana's But i feel Get On Your Knees lacked effort, she should have hadThe album has amazing songs,there are some songs you'll hate for the first time but as you listen to it they become addicting such as Want Some More and Trini Dem Girls, the album is probably the best album of 2014 alongside Ariana's record. The Pinkprint has some amazing features included such as Beyoncé's and Ariana's But i feel Get On Your Knees lacked effort, she should have had someone like Selena Gomez on the record.
    But this is definitely a tough contestant for Grammy's 2016 for Album of the Year AND Best Rap Album. Lets hope it wins!    … Expand
  43. GustavoRibeiro
    Oct 16, 2015
    9
    Melhores músicas: Anaconda, The Night Is Still Young, The Crying Game, Feeling Myself, Truffle Butter
    .....................................................................
  44. giorgi
    Oct 12, 2015
    9
    a very well crafted rap album. nicki's best. it's very cohesive and lyrics are wonderful
    there are some weak tracks like anaconda and only but bed of lies all things go and pills and potions make up for it
    my favorite tracks: shanghai, crying game, trini dem girls
  45. Rapunxel
    Sep 13, 2015
    6
    When it doesn't sound like a mess, it's a really good album. Tracks like All Things Go and I Lied are masterpieces, but singing about love and heartbreak after rapping about dick size doesn't work for me. Except for this unhappy ending, The Pinkprint may still be one of the best female rap albums of 2014.
  46. luckythisway
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    One hundred percent Nicki's best album yet. The album is flowing with creativity as well as R&B with rap and pop influences. The Crying Game, Trini Dem Girls and Get on Your Knees are the best songs.
  47. RespectTheMusic
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album!!!A great work by Nicki!!!Nicki except the bauytiful upbeat songs included some essential songs in the album and that's great!!!Congratulations!!!She proved again that she is th queen of rap!!!!… Expand
  48. darlinghaynes
    Sep 5, 2015
    6
    creo que es un buen álbum, pero no se tiene algo que no me convence del todo, se ha vuelto un poco mas vulgar de lo que era, esperemos vengan mejores cosas
  49. junglebeats
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    I honestly think she put ALL of her heart into this album. Not only does she show her emotions, she shows her life as well. Unlike some "rappers" that always sing about the "ghetto" that they probably never visited, Nicki puts was rap was all about in the beginning: Expressing Yourself. Truly a beautiful album
  50. iAzaleanDelRey
    Aug 19, 2015
    6
    El Álbum es muy bueno, pero no es tan Urbano como Pink Friday, este es un Álbum con menos Rap, las únicas canciones que valen la pena son Four Door Avenatdor y Buy Heart, las demás no contienen una lírica muy fuerte, aún así. Excelente Álbum:)
  51. Riskey
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    One of the best albums of 2014...rap or not....
    Much lyrical and musical diversity, very subjective and many will relate to it with their own experiences.
    I don't understand placing truffle butter as a single only on the deluxe version though. Masterfully crafted, I can see the passion and pain behind the music, she has com far from just having fun on Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded and    One of the best albums of 2014...rap or not....
    Much lyrical and musical diversity, very subjective and many will relate to it with their own experiences.
    I don't understand placing truffle butter as a single only on the deluxe version though.
    Masterfully crafted, I can see the passion and pain behind the music, she has com far from just having fun on Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded and you can tell she has greatly matured. She discusses themes of love, family and regret thank will radically modify the way you think about Nicki Minaj forevermore.
    Don't expect to see much pop on this, however 'The Night is Still Young' is very enjoyable.
    'Truffle Butter' is an innovate house song. 'Grand Piano' shows people that Nicki can actually sing, and quite well at that, making for an unexpectedly breathtaking experience.
    A very skillful record that finally showcases Nicki's true capability of creating excellent music, and breaking free of the generic ideas of pop and hip hop to create something truly innovative and eclectic.    … Expand
  52. thepinkprint
    Jul 4, 2015
    10
    It's amazing. The feelings, the truth in her words.. I love it.
    ''Bed Of Lies'' or ''Pills N Potions'' ''The Crying Game'' ''All Things Go'' ''I Lied'' ''Grand Piano'' and others song make this album perfect. Songs like ''Truffle Butter'', ''Anaconda'' and ''Trini Dem Girls'' can make we dance all night. We can see a lot of emotions here, we can found everything in this album.
  53. truerowance
    Jun 10, 2015
    8
    great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great
  54. DoctorClamps
    Jun 4, 2015
    9
    The album showcases Nicki MInaj at her best: confessional, emotional, tough, a monster. It is a bit scattered and album sometimes has an identity crisis with its hard-hitting tracks such as "Four Door Aventadour" being hard to marry to confessional tracks such as "I Lied". However, individually each track is a testament to Minaj's versatility. She sounds just as comfortable at confessingThe album showcases Nicki MInaj at her best: confessional, emotional, tough, a monster. It is a bit scattered and album sometimes has an identity crisis with its hard-hitting tracks such as "Four Door Aventadour" being hard to marry to confessional tracks such as "I Lied". However, individually each track is a testament to Minaj's versatility. She sounds just as comfortable at confessing her regrets as she is at braggadocio.… Expand
  55. ryanloveslana
    May 10, 2015
    10
    Her best album to date! The album features more personal content than her previous efforts. As a pop fan, I feel that she has gone "too deep" into Hip hop. It is a big improvement than both Pink Friday (2010) and Roman Reloaded (2012-13). Overall, it is a great album and the highlights are "All Things Go", "Feeling Myself", "Only", "Want Some More", "Trini Dem Girls", "Anaconda", "TheHer best album to date! The album features more personal content than her previous efforts. As a pop fan, I feel that she has gone "too deep" into Hip hop. It is a big improvement than both Pink Friday (2010) and Roman Reloaded (2012-13). Overall, it is a great album and the highlights are "All Things Go", "Feeling Myself", "Only", "Want Some More", "Trini Dem Girls", "Anaconda", "The Night Is Still Young", "Pills N Potions", "Bed of Lies", and "Truffle Butter".… Expand
  56. l_mendes99
    Apr 18, 2015
    6
    Eu estava bastante animado para finalmente ouvir o tão esperado "The Pinkprint" após "Pills N' Potions" e "Anaconda". Queria muito ver o que Minaj iria aprontar com sua nova fase da carreira na qual ela quer começar a misturar um pouco de pop melodramático em suas faixas.
    Pois bem, após muitos adiamentos, o The Pinkprint lançou e eu pude ouvir. De certo ponto, fiquei bastante decepcionado    Eu estava bastante animado para finalmente ouvir o tão esperado "The Pinkprint" após "Pills N' Potions" e "Anaconda". Queria muito ver o que Minaj iria aprontar com sua nova fase da carreira na qual ela quer começar a misturar um pouco de pop melodramático em suas faixas.
    Pois bem, após muitos adiamentos, o The Pinkprint lançou e eu pude ouvir. De certo ponto, fiquei bastante decepcionado pois criei muita expectativa para pouca coisa. As faixas não trazem quase de novo, as que mais alegram são as que levam o rap mais a sério. E se você achou "Pills N' Potions" melodramática, se prepare para ouvir as músicas que abrem o album (achei certo em porem essas músicas no início pois mostram a nova fase da rapper) que são boas mas também insosas e carregadas no auto-tune. Quem estava esperando músicas estilo "Anaconda" terá que se contentar com somente essa mesmo. Mas Minaj e todos os produtores fizeram um bom trabalho, mas com falhas graves.    … Expand
  57. Tim09
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    This is Nicki Minaj's best album to date! The album is very personal with some great gems like: Grand Piano, I lied, and shanghai. This album is worth buying everyone
  58. ihavevocaloid
    Apr 3, 2015
    8
    Nicki Minaj's best album. Here, Nicki combines her rapping talent with her lyricism and great production to create a solid album. Yes, there's no denying there are some weak spots but I still think this album is great and should be looked back on as near the best hip hop albums of 2014. This album gets a borderline B+ and A-. Highlights: "Feeling Myself", "All Things Go", "Anaconda", "WantNicki Minaj's best album. Here, Nicki combines her rapping talent with her lyricism and great production to create a solid album. Yes, there's no denying there are some weak spots but I still think this album is great and should be looked back on as near the best hip hop albums of 2014. This album gets a borderline B+ and A-. Highlights: "Feeling Myself", "All Things Go", "Anaconda", "Want Some More". Worst songs: "Trini Dem Girls", "Four Door Aventador"… Expand
  59. Grutzmacher
    Mar 29, 2015
    1
    good musics, but it is not the best album her, for me is the WORST, 'The Night Is Still Young' is the best music, pop/hip-hop, but she keeps looking like a prostitute. I like her, but, Nicki needs change
  60. brockcheese
    Mar 18, 2015
    7
    Very good pop/rap album with great production album. It is also well written and proves that Nicki Minaj is still the hardest current female rapper. I like it.
  61. NickolasM
    Mar 16, 2015
    8
    The tracks here have melodies. Till now, most of Nicki Minaj's songs were big studio productions, collaborations with all her industry friends, butts and penises, EDM samples and videos directed by Hype Williams. This is the first time you can only focus on the deep rhythm sections and basslines, the reverbed keys and her raw lyrics. It's just that and nothing more. And it's more thanThe tracks here have melodies. Till now, most of Nicki Minaj's songs were big studio productions, collaborations with all her industry friends, butts and penises, EDM samples and videos directed by Hype Williams. This is the first time you can only focus on the deep rhythm sections and basslines, the reverbed keys and her raw lyrics. It's just that and nothing more. And it's more than enough. Take that leap of faith and try "The Pinkprint". And if you don't like it, well, "Blame it on the weatherman" (B*witched).
    Read the whole review here: http://www.anartcalled.blogspot.gr/2014/12/nicki-minaj-pinkprint.html    … Expand
  62. Rafaellastra
    Mar 15, 2015
    6
    Honestly I feel like this album is only famous for the song anaconda..... NO OTHER top hits... album didn't to good as past ones... Favorite song is on your knees ft Ariana grande

    Overall grade
    67 D
  63. Felipe_Kohn
    Mar 13, 2015
    3
    The same method used in Pink Friday: Roman Reload. In one half of the album, she is a **** in another she's the Pop/Rap's Princess. It's obvious that I like the track "All Things Go" opening the work and the other songs like "Pills and Potions" and "Bed of Lies". "Get on your Knees" and "Feeling Myself" let me down. And I hated the masturbation wheel in "Truffle Butter".
  64. kadinho567
    Mar 4, 2015
    10
    It's a great album for female rap and R&B music. Excellent compositions, relaxing beats, eccentric vocal. Finally, the best female rap album of the decade so far! Well exposed feelings, was able to discern the sexy movement and was very well designed as the sound and vowel effects of the singer. Great performance and great work. Especially I lied, All Things Go, The Crying Game and GrandIt's a great album for female rap and R&B music. Excellent compositions, relaxing beats, eccentric vocal. Finally, the best female rap album of the decade so far! Well exposed feelings, was able to discern the sexy movement and was very well designed as the sound and vowel effects of the singer. Great performance and great work. Especially I lied, All Things Go, The Crying Game and Grand Piano. Now that's a rap album and R&B! Yes RAP AND HIP HOP!… Expand
  65. LuizFelipe
    Feb 28, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. you can not explain how this album was amazing, deserved to be universally acclaimed because nicki worked very well in it , and who saw the story of the album know what I mean , after all, he was very good for all… Expand
  66. Dennonyx
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    Good rap album showing a matured (but still depraved) Nicki Minaj in an ecletic and more personal album if compared to her previous records. It's not exactly monochromatic, but certainly not insane like Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Instrumentals aren't overproduced, giving value to the Minaj voice both in rap and melodic moments.
    Featured artists gave their best too!
    Best song: Get On    Good rap album showing a matured (but still depraved) Nicki Minaj in an ecletic and more personal album if compared to her previous records. It's not exactly monochromatic, but certainly not insane like Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Instrumentals aren't overproduced, giving value to the Minaj voice both in rap and melodic moments.
    Featured artists gave their best too!

    Best song: Get On Your Knees
    Best lyric: All Things Go    … Expand
  67. anonymouslim
    Feb 16, 2015
    5
    Why is it that the new songs have videos that contain mature and explicit content? . Her rapping skills are good though... Much better than Iggy's rapping skills lol... Iggy sounds like she's rapping from a hole in her throat like a horse.
  68. beycause
    Feb 6, 2015
    8
    O melhor trabalho da Minaj. All Things Go é a melhor canção, seguida de Grand Piano que mostra uma linda voz. Fico feliz dela ter largado aquele visual de palhaça e aquelas músicas lixo (Starships, Whip It) e ter focado no que ela realmente é boa: rap pesado.
  69. Lenis
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    Sex. Love. Hard moments. Real life. She really showed emotions this time she's moving something into your heart, really deep. This is Nicki on her four flow, proving who owns the throne and the royal blood shines all over the standard and the amazing deluxe edition. Her most personal album to date holds her inspirations and explores the deepest subgenres of Pop, Rap and Rock. This recordSex. Love. Hard moments. Real life. She really showed emotions this time she's moving something into your heart, really deep. This is Nicki on her four flow, proving who owns the throne and the royal blood shines all over the standard and the amazing deluxe edition. Her most personal album to date holds her inspirations and explores the deepest subgenres of Pop, Rap and Rock. This record have some exceptonal moments that allow her to say the truth about the music industry and her life. I'm not a big fan of her but after this collection of masterpieces I'm basically down on my knees. She shows how to collab and complex the most powerful and intense beats, with the most personal and -spill the tea- lyrics. She can be proud because it's her best sh*t she has realesed featuring her label hunties, very on point with such bops -Feeling Myself, Anaconda and Only- The lyrical game wins this time marking her best songs and relating to actual masterpieces of rap *teach them girl* -All Things Go, Grand Piano, I Lied-. Also special shotout to the buzz singles -Boss Ass **** Chiraq and Yass bish-.… Expand
  70. BrandonTrotter
    Jan 16, 2015
    6
    The production on this album shows somewhat of an improvement of Nicki Minaj as an artist, I think that the features on the album overpowered her as I want to see her with less features and needs to showcase that she doesn't need a Drake or Lil Wayne on her album.
  71. wongstea
    Jan 16, 2015
    10
    The most I listen to this record the more I love it, it's been on repeat for the last week. Almost every song is enjoyable, and all of them have at least one irresistible verse. I had respect for Nicki before this record, and after hearing her really pour her heart into these songs, letting us in on things she had kept out of her lyrics for years, I respect her even more for her bravery.The most I listen to this record the more I love it, it's been on repeat for the last week. Almost every song is enjoyable, and all of them have at least one irresistible verse. I had respect for Nicki before this record, and after hearing her really pour her heart into these songs, letting us in on things she had kept out of her lyrics for years, I respect her even more for her bravery. Every feature on this album is perfect, Beyonce on Feelin' Myself is a dream come true, Drake on Only is hilarious, Ariana Grande on Get on Your Knees is fierce, and Skylar Grey on Bed of Lies is a feature I didn't know I needed. Although I already published my "best of 2014" lists, The Pinkprint is making its way to the top (displacing the likes of St. Vincent, Bombay Bicycle Club)… Expand
  72. longjetty7
    Jan 12, 2015
    8
    I do not consider myself a fan of rap or hip-hop at all, but I thorougly enjoyed this album. Not many artists can pull off an album with 19 songs (on the deluxe edition) that is enjoyable from start to finish, so props to NIcki for doing so. Some songs stand out more than others of course (All Things Go, The Crying Go, Trini Dem Girls, Anaconda), but there aren't any songs on here that II do not consider myself a fan of rap or hip-hop at all, but I thorougly enjoyed this album. Not many artists can pull off an album with 19 songs (on the deluxe edition) that is enjoyable from start to finish, so props to NIcki for doing so. Some songs stand out more than others of course (All Things Go, The Crying Go, Trini Dem Girls, Anaconda), but there aren't any songs on here that I want to skip over.

    Nicki's rapping is on point throughout, the production is lush, and lyrically she brings a much needed female perspective to the genre.    … Expand
  73. Minimagah
    Jan 10, 2015
    10
    This album is Nicki's strongest to date and is easily one of the best, if not the best, albums of 2014. Songs like All Things Go, Crying Game, Bed of Lies, and Grand Piano were among the amazing personal songs by Nicki, something we saw rarely in Roman Reloaded. There are less lyrically captivating songs, but very catchy and fun ones, like Night is Still Young, Only, Trini Dem Girls,This album is Nicki's strongest to date and is easily one of the best, if not the best, albums of 2014. Songs like All Things Go, Crying Game, Bed of Lies, and Grand Piano were among the amazing personal songs by Nicki, something we saw rarely in Roman Reloaded. There are less lyrically captivating songs, but very catchy and fun ones, like Night is Still Young, Only, Trini Dem Girls, and Anaconda.

    Because the lyrics are about death, fun, love, sex, fame, and accomplishing goals, the Pinkprint is one of those rare albums that many people can relate to one way or another. Also, all of the songs are great listens to me.

    It's a shame that Nicki Minaj's album was this impeccable lyrically and musically, but still got scores less than 60 from a few professional critics and a 70 on metacritic. I thought it would get at least an 80! Critics may simply be too focused on Nicki's reputation to truly recognize the practically flawlessness of The Pinkprint, but that's just a guess.    … Expand
  74. Pipoqueiro
    Jan 7, 2015
    10
    Awesome album, Nicki Minaj put her soul in this album, the best work of her. I love it, there are songs more pop and songs more rap. she shows her voice is beautiful and her great flow.
  75. JakeLewinsky
    Jan 5, 2015
    10
    Nicki's best since Pink Friday. She pours herself into this album, taking listeners on an emotional roller-coaster. The first part of the album contains some of the most emotional and personal songs we've ever had from Nicki, the second part contains some excellent features and bangers, Four Door Aventador is a wonderful throwback to 90s hip-hop. The next part contains the party songs,Nicki's best since Pink Friday. She pours herself into this album, taking listeners on an emotional roller-coaster. The first part of the album contains some of the most emotional and personal songs we've ever had from Nicki, the second part contains some excellent features and bangers, Four Door Aventador is a wonderful throwback to 90s hip-hop. The next part contains the party songs, from Carribean dancehall banger Trini Dem Girls, the hit Anaconda, and the wonderful feel-good cruiser The Night Is Still YOung that is sure to be a hit. The album ends on the emotional side again, with the last song being Grand Piano, something unlike we've ever heard from Nicki Minaj, and it is excellent.… Expand
  76. thyagomatheus
    Jan 4, 2015
    10
    vou começar falando da sonoridade do The Pinkprint, algo pouco comercial e bem conceitual.
    ela se arriscou ao lançar algo assim em um momento em que está muito difícil hitar ultimamente, e mesmo assim lançando Only como single ela conseguiu um peak de #15 na Billboard Hot 100, entrando no mesmo com as participações com a Beyoncé (Feeling Myself) e a Ariana Grande (Get On Your Knees),    vou começar falando da sonoridade do The Pinkprint, algo pouco comercial e bem conceitual.
    ela se arriscou ao lançar algo assim em um momento em que está muito difícil hitar ultimamente, e mesmo assim lançando Only como single ela conseguiu um peak de #15 na Billboard Hot 100, entrando no mesmo com as participações com a Beyoncé (Feeling Myself) e a Ariana Grande (Get On Your Knees), conseguindo uma marca de mais de 2 milhões de execuções com The Night Still Young no Spotify.
    Tudo isso com um album não muito comercial, e pontos para Grand Piano, onde a Onika usa os seus vocais melhor do que nunca, e fica incrivelmente emocionante e lindo.
    um dos melhores albuns de rap de 2014, junto com o Broken With Expensive Taste, da Azealia Banks.
    e mesmo com as vendas não tão boas, o the pinkprint se torna o melhor album dela, vocalmente e principalmente por seguir um estilo do começo ao fim *exceto TNSY*

    NOTA: 10    … Expand
  77. VivienneEliza
    Jan 2, 2015
    8
    This is the truest album from Nicki,We can hear the realest Nicki Minaj,this is a very good album,not every songs in this album is awesome,but I do enjoy it.
  78. asjklasjklas
    Jan 2, 2015
    7
    If Pink Friday established her as a voice with versatility and Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded established her as a voice with commercial impact, The Pinkprint at last establishes her as a voice altogether. It’s her most accomplished album to date. Especially its first half, where Nicki Minaj—no, not ‘Roman Zolanski’ or ‘Barbie’, but Onika Maraj herself—highlights her vulnerability on “AllIf Pink Friday established her as a voice with versatility and Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded established her as a voice with commercial impact, The Pinkprint at last establishes her as a voice altogether. It’s her most accomplished album to date. Especially its first half, where Nicki Minaj—no, not ‘Roman Zolanski’ or ‘Barbie’, but Onika Maraj herself—highlights her vulnerability on “All Things Go”, a record referencing the murder of her cousin and an abortion she had when she was a teenager, and “I Lied”, one of Mike Will Made It’s darkest productions to date that could or could not lyrically trace back to Minaj’s longtime relationship with Safaree Samuels, which allegedly ended in 2014 and is seemingly Pinkprint’s primary go-to inspiration. And then there’s her continuously maturing sexual confidence on the Dr. Luke produced “Get On Your Knees”—co-written by Katy Perry, features Ariana Grande, but couldn’t come close to being deemed “radio-friendly”—and “Only”, which has Minaj’s most memorable verse on the entirety of the album.

    Minaj has a lot of collaborators on The Pinkprint, but mostly let’s everyone know who’s running this show. And when she’s not, it’s her holding herself back. Unfortunately, where Pinkprint stumbles, it’s when Minaj tries to throw the ball to everyone on the court, usually fresher faces. It’s an exemplification of how obvious it is that they were tacked on post-production by her record label. Even Queen B makes an underwhelming appearance on “Feeling Myself”, which is less Pinkprint and more of a blueprint appropriately scheduled after their previous diva dominating collaboration on the remix of Beyoncé’s “***Flawless”.

    Though not all collaborations are a misfortune on an overall solid record, Minaj’s intent on reviving the more urban oriented sounds of her pre-Pink Friday mixtapes means Pinkprint’s singles—obviously meant to compensate for any financial loss in case nobody buys into serious Nicki—are underwhelming as well: “Pills N Potions” is gimmicky, hollowly produced, and is pushed to the second half after her much, much more vulnerable offerings on the first three tracks; “Anaconda” is conceptually well-intentioned and fun, but the second-half is just a compilation of Minaj’s gurgling, wannabe Weezy laughs, and skinny-shaming lines that turn on the single’s initial theme; and “Bed of Lies”, which is just dull and a rehash of everything that topped the R&B charts in the last three years.

    But once you quit scoffing at the overabundance of filler collaborations and more of Minaj’s attempt at recreating the success of “Super Bass”, The Pinkprint is her most accomplished album to date. Her singing still isn’t as versatile as her rapping skills, but there’s definitive enough talent there to make sappy power ballads like album closer “Grand Piano” convincing enough to make us feel for her heartbreak over what’s-his-name. It’s not a foreseeable classic like the Jay-Z album it replicates by title, but it’s another—if not larger—step-forward into the legacy that is Nicki Minaj.

    Overall rating: 7.2    … Expand
  79. mkhadour
    Dec 29, 2014
    9
    Gotta give credits to Minaj for trying out something different. Unlike her previous albums, this one is a bit dark and slow-paced. Highlights are "The Crying Game", "Shanghai", "Bed of Lies" and "Pills N Potions". She's growing as an artist and she's proving it.
  80. laianepaix
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    I absolutely loved this album, that's art. You can cry, dance and think about your live earing this one. Nicki was smart when recorded this, I really loved.
  81. Spangle
    Dec 21, 2014
    6
    Undoubtedly Nicki Minaj’s best album to date, this album is a classic example of an album with highs and lows, as without horrible tracks like “Trini Dem Girls” and “Anaconda”, as well as suspect tracks such as “Only” and “Four Door Aventador”, this one could be truly something to behold, which was not at all what I expected. As her last album may have been one of my least favoriteUndoubtedly Nicki Minaj’s best album to date, this album is a classic example of an album with highs and lows, as without horrible tracks like “Trini Dem Girls” and “Anaconda”, as well as suspect tracks such as “Only” and “Four Door Aventador”, this one could be truly something to behold, which was not at all what I expected. As her last album may have been one of my least favorite releases of 2012, I obviously had extremely low expectations for this one, but Nicki showed her skills her on many occasions, in large part thanks to her being willing to get emotional. Tracks such as “All Things Go”, “I Lied”, “The Crying Game”, “Pills n Potions”, and “Bed of Lies”, are all very good songs that honestly helped to reshape my opinion of Nicki and elevated this album above her more stereotypical and sexed up tracks. In addition, the song “Grand Piano” just really, really touched my heart and is far and away the best track on this album and one that will be on replay for me for a while. Without some of the bottom feeding tracks aimed at the lowest common denominator, this album could have been something to truly behold, but sadly, it is not. I hope that for her next album, she sticks with the emotional side of things where she can truly flex her vocal skills, her rapping skills, and strike a chord rather than just try to sell her body to thirsty dudes.… Expand
  82. RIKOSSAURO
    Dec 21, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Onika did as he said his words promising something more to the side of its origin even not being 100% rap grung she thought of giving her fans the right pinches for this excluviso luxury Grand Piano purest and genuine band came to show that Maraj in spades is not a mounted thing, made by the label to be "hit" say, we agree that there is no one worthy to be compared with it even if there are pseudo rappers trying to get to some kind of list is missing ugly feeling that charts is the only way, the right direction is the fans because independent critics WHAT same valley is the opnion of loyal fans SAID AND DONE Onika tHE ONLY QUEEN OF RAP!… Expand
  83. BrushedRed
    Dec 21, 2014
    9
    Cannot believe I'm giving Nicki Minaj a 9 right now... I remember seeing this on the coming soon list and couldn't wait to listen and see how crappy it was after being letdown with "Anaconda" but man! I couldn't have been more wrong! Sure the singles released were nothing to write home about but listen to the other songs of this album and you will be moved! There are many ballads and songsCannot believe I'm giving Nicki Minaj a 9 right now... I remember seeing this on the coming soon list and couldn't wait to listen and see how crappy it was after being letdown with "Anaconda" but man! I couldn't have been more wrong! Sure the singles released were nothing to write home about but listen to the other songs of this album and you will be moved! There are many ballads and songs about her personal life.. And best of all: NICKI CAN SING! And her voice is awesome! I never knew this. Check out "Grand Piano" and "The Crying Game." You can thank me later. Also, I believe Nicki Minaj should do more music like this.… Expand
  84. Juaan
    Dec 20, 2014
    10
    Escrever português mesmo...
    Esse sem dúvida é o álbum mais maduro da Nicki, além de ter melhorado vocalmente, as músicas estão perfeitas e ecléticas, com certeza um dos melhores álbuns de 2014!
  85. Linike
    Dec 20, 2014
    8
    It is her most raw album to date, containing the traditional elements of a true Nicki Minaj album: Catchy beats, sexually expressive lyrics and, of course, thousands of trendy features. Even though it bares her own perfection, it sets a high stake for herself, since I doubt she will ever do something this deeply emotional ever again. A big shout out for "The Crying Game" and "Pills N'It is her most raw album to date, containing the traditional elements of a true Nicki Minaj album: Catchy beats, sexually expressive lyrics and, of course, thousands of trendy features. Even though it bares her own perfection, it sets a high stake for herself, since I doubt she will ever do something this deeply emotional ever again. A big shout out for "The Crying Game" and "Pills N' Potions", which I consider to be the jewels of the album.… Expand
  86. boskogrubic
    Dec 20, 2014
    10
    By far the best album of Nicki, it's really relatable and she put her all into this. It's very different from her previous albums and really has some deep and dark songs. You'll love it!
  87. xlucasmonteiro
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    É definitivamente um dos melhores álbuns de 2014. Nicki misturou o Rap com R&B/Pop perfeitamente. Grandes nomes, grandes músicas e ótimos arranjos. Com toda a certeza é o melhor álbum de sua carreira.
  88. thepabllo
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    The best Nicki's album. Is funny, is rap, is hip-hop, is beautiful, is complete. Full of great songs like 'Grand Piano', 'I Lied' and 'All Things Go'. Congratulations for tthis artist what is Nicki Minaj.
  89. AndKowalewski69
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    Amamos #ThePinkprint, este albúm maravilhoso, os fãs dela a ama, ela tem o mérito de vencer e conquistar oque quiser e destruir barreiras que a impede.
  90. rudanehemmings4
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    This album may not be what most of you expect but it is the best album so far for her for I do love her other two albums, but this is the best. My favourites are: I Lied, All Things Go, Anaconda, Pills N Potions, Get on Your Knees, Bed Of Lies, Only, Feeling Myself, Win Again, Want Some More, The Night Is Still Young, Big Daddy and Four Door Aventador
  91. xbrendon
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    Nicki Minaj worked hard on this album and it is noticeable, it has improved lyrically, vocally and also doing what he does best, metaphors. Pinkprint is your best work!
  92. RockyXu
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    Star Power. Every body in it but nobody stole the show from Nicki Minaj. From heartbroken singing to straight rapping,she make it reasonable,and also she both did it great.
  93. ben_zo77
    Dec 19, 2014
    7
    The Pinkprint, first off, is better than Nicki MInaj's first album. Also, I'm glad she returned more to her hip hop roots. She demonstrates repeatedly on this record that she is undoubtedly the most technically skilled female rapper in the game. With a title referencing Jay Z's classic Blueprint album, I was hoping Nicki would pull off a feat like her label-mate Drake did with Take CareThe Pinkprint, first off, is better than Nicki MInaj's first album. Also, I'm glad she returned more to her hip hop roots. She demonstrates repeatedly on this record that she is undoubtedly the most technically skilled female rapper in the game. With a title referencing Jay Z's classic Blueprint album, I was hoping Nicki would pull off a feat like her label-mate Drake did with Take Care and put out a record worthy of the classic label despite a massive tracklist. It didn't happen; The Pinkprint has a lot of fantastic material, but it also has some material ranging from mediocre to borderline-horrible. If Nicki had limited her album to the best 10 or so tracks then it would be worthy of an is-it-a-classic conversation. Regardless, she shouldn't, and I'm sure doesn't, care: Nicki said what she wanted to say and I think it's worth hearing. ~ 6.9
    ~ with Target deluxe tracks: 7.2
    Tracks:
    "All Things Go": solid rapping, good intro for an emotional album. the heartfelt lyrics make me want to give it a 5, but it's not quite there sonically (4/5)
    "I Lied": genuine emotion.. this one hits you deep (4/5)
    "The Crying Game": glazed-over pop song with irrelevant lyrics.. Nicki's flow (not lyrics) on her middle verse saved this one (2/5)
    "Get On Your Knees": pleasantly surprised by Ariana Grande's voice, but her performance was lacking.. didn't think I was going to see a song on this album that better exemplifies bad pop than The Crying Game but this song changed that real quick (1/5)
    "Feeling Myself": Beyoncé and Nicki killed it and Hit-Boy's production was impressive (5/5)
    "Only": Nicki was good and Wayne and Chris Brown weren't bad, but Drake KILLED IT. the "I was still staring at the **** doeee" line was hilarious.. can't judge a song for the subject matter if it's meant to be a banger, it is what it is (4/5)
    "Want Some More": wow.. saw some of that Monster-level flow from Nicki. reminds you she can really rap.. would've liked to see her just go off on this Zaytoven beat and get rid of the brief vocal effects and maybe the chorus. also, the "want that Union, want that D Wade" line was clever (4/5)
    "Four Door Aventador": well-structured song. perfect, even flow from Nicki (5/5)
    "Favorite": I really enjoyed this song.. reminded me of a more up-tempo version of Future's Real and True.. Nicki was impressive.. the last minute could've been left off (4/5)
    "Buy A Heart": smh.. Meek Mill was so bad on this one... sonically, it was overall pretty good though (2/5)
    "Trini Dem Girls": I really, really, really want to hate this song but it had a good flow and Lunchmoney Lewis performed well (3/5)
    "Anaconda": speaking of wanting to hate a song... respect though, it shows how big a pop song can blow up when performed right and Nicki's first verse was borderline fire. I'm just gonna pretend the last minute wasn't included.. (4/5)
    "The Night Is Still Young": more glossed-over pop.. filled with empty cliches.. I'm actually genuinely disappointed in Nicki with this one. The two pop songs I hated on previously actually showed effort and had their moments, I just view them as clear misses. This one was a clear, bland attempt at getting some youtube views and/or radio play (0/5)
    "Pills N Potions": and this.. this is good pop rap. beautiful. meaningful. Nicki killed it. (5/5)
    "Bed Of Lies": another great pop rap record.. Skylar Grey was impressive, as was Nicki. you could hear the emotion in her voice on this one.. a powerful performance, maybe one of the best of her career (5/5)
    "Grand Piano": I didn't like this one quite as much as some people did, but it was heartfelt.. it felt like most of the song was her repeating the chorus though (3/5)    … Expand
  94. ChanelParis
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    It's good to see a Female Rapper arriving at that level, the best Female Rap album a Female Blue Print, Congrats Nicki! Very good your work, When I heard that his Grand Piano Voice sweeter, was one of the best things.
  95. Jordy
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    Great album, This songs make me cry, Grand Piano is a classic, need be a single, I lied is so emotional, I need this song how a single. Nicki make the Best Hip hop album of year. I love you girl. xoxo
  96. jotaopi
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    Great album, Nicki don't did a eletropop but your music of this album, are so inspirated and Im amazing with so love and Graceful how she write this songs.
  97. Engod
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    This is perfect. Nicki Minaj is queen. Album is very, very good. I like Grand Piano, Get On Your Kness, Only, Pills N Potions, Feeling Myself and Anaconda
  98. camzminaj
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    This album takes nicki minaj back to her hip hop roots. This album shows great diversity between songs. this is a prime example of why nicki minaj is the queen of rap and the most successful female rapper of all time.
  99. AngelOfRap
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    Sorry, but the PinkPrint, is really killin' that, you listen other albuns of female rappers (like Iggy) you just listen rap with eletro beats, and Nicki kill with a mix of old school, pop , and New Rap , thats amazing, and she really demonstrate her voice, she kill on Grand Piano, and other musics... but Mona Lisa, is really borinng
  100. Youngpapirozay
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    Clearly this album shows how much Nicki has grown as an artist. There's no doubt that she's a lyrical force to be reckoned with, relying on her what she raps rather than the hooks. With the ballads "I Lied" and "Grand Piano" Nicki shows she's more than just a rapper but that she's an artist who performs from the soul. The Pinkprint is her deepest and most emotional album to date, speakingClearly this album shows how much Nicki has grown as an artist. There's no doubt that she's a lyrical force to be reckoned with, relying on her what she raps rather than the hooks. With the ballads "I Lied" and "Grand Piano" Nicki shows she's more than just a rapper but that she's an artist who performs from the soul. The Pinkprint is her deepest and most emotional album to date, speaking upon Heart break, lost of a family member and her relevance and experience on the throne. There's even a few fun tracks where she continues to show her humor. The title of the album "The Pinkprint" is just the start of what the album is and will be. So far this is her best album because its personal and each line from each song comes from within her. For being original and sticking true to herself and to the genre of Hip Hop in which she promised this album would be, i give it a 10.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Jan 13, 2015
    68
    An understandable desire to have her traumas understood by everybody inevitably results in a bland mush of melodrama. Despite this, The Pinkprint is Nicki Minaj’s most successful album by a fairly wide margin, as she becomes more empathetic than at any point in the past while Pink Friday’s DMZ between pop and rap becomes little more than a historical footnote in her career.
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  2. Clash Music
    Jan 8, 2015
    40
    For the most part, though, this seems like a step in the wrong direction: a Nicki Minaj album from somebody who’s thoroughly fed up of being Nicki Minaj.
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  3. Paste Magazine
    Jan 5, 2015
    55
    The Pinkprint has moments. Some are great, but most are not.
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