The Pinkprint
by Nicki Minaj
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8.1

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  1. Muddsjr
    Dec 17, 2014
    5
    for me, I believe Minaj has achieved by having non of those silly, over-hyped pop songs jumbled in with all the rap ones as well - I believe the predeceasing Roman Reloaded was destroyed of its rap glory by the arrival of the pop hits, starting generally after track 7 and ending all the way at track 20 something - the fault that remains with this new album however, seems the lacking offor me, I believe Minaj has achieved by having non of those silly, over-hyped pop songs jumbled in with all the rap ones as well - I believe the predeceasing Roman Reloaded was destroyed of its rap glory by the arrival of the pop hits, starting generally after track 7 and ending all the way at track 20 something - the fault that remains with this new album however, seems the lacking of general raw, angry and baffling Nicki that made the rap parts great on Roman Reloaded.… Expand
  2. lucas24
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    Primeiro porque a bicha fecha. Fez um album espetacular, que me fez pensar na vida, chorar, tentar acompanhar o rap dela. Minaj amadureceu muito desde seu primeiro disco. Sim, ela conseguiu deixar a marca dela
  3. jonathankelviin
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    The best album of minaj surely we can hear each musisca without having to skip one, all to the beat or the perfect sound, voice nicki surprises in the " Grand Piano" but this was the best 2014 album
  4. Fheeeeeeee
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    OOMGGGGGGGGGGGG queria estar mortaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  5. jonasefg
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    With this album Nicki shows us another side of herself , and through poignant songs with strong lyrics and vocals demonstrates that rap music is not only vulgar songs. Nicki shows with The Pinkprint she is and has always been the Queen of Rap
  6. moresku
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Nicki Minaj deixou o eletropop para se dedicar ao hip hop maduro. Fazendo The PinkPrint o seu melhor e mais aclamado album. Um album com uma sonoridade gostosa e doce. Valorizando sua linda voz. Faz de The PinkPrint o seu melhor album de estudio
  7. joaooo
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Best album by a female rapper,nicki minaj shows its full potential with this wonderful album with beautiful melodies and big hits! showing because it is considered the queen of rap.
  8. Cidreira
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Sinceramente esse álbum é muito bom , sonoridade ótima e etc... merecia uma nota muito melhor The Pinkprint álbum do ano NOTA 10 espero que essa nota suba muito mais !!!
  9. lenonwel
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    This is a smart record that has a lot to say and gives listener a reason to hear it. In contrast with her previous records, fans may surprised by what they find. She experimentally plays a different style and direction lead to diversity of this album. Every single one of the tracks sounds promising and good that this plays like a 'Greatest Hits' package.

    The best of the best is Pills n    This is a smart record that has a lot to say and gives listener a reason to hear it. In contrast with her previous records, fans may surprised by what they find. She experimentally plays a different style and direction lead to diversity of this album. Every single one of the tracks sounds promising and good that this plays like a 'Greatest Hits' package.

    The best of the best is Pills n Potions, a slow piano ballad which proved her credibility in delivery both pop and hip hop. Her writing successfully portrayed her true expression, emotion and turn this song into a work of art. Besides, Anaconda, her novelty smash brings genius lyrics with irresistible beats that will be quoted for years to come.

    There are some classic tracks here including I Lied and All Thing Go that we got to hear them at their best. Overall, this will be her best work to date but there's a lot of rooms to explore in producing a very cohesive and solid album. To sum up, the album is a notch away from what the fans expect but it's a step towards the singer attracting new fans and without a doubt she made it successfully    … Expand
  10. Raphaelthanos
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    perfeito!!!!!!!!!!!! minha diva melhor de todas rainha. acabanado com carreiras. diva. diva. melhor álbum. arrasando e divando. diva forever diva diva diva diva diva
  11. AllifenM
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    She's back with her best! With the most personal album, talking about life, love. With the best collabs ever: Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Skylar Grey, and the classic tem: Wayne, Drake and Chris Brown!
  12. viktorx1
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    I think that's her best album. Minaj finally could make that "old" rap, real sing, pop sing, and rap in so many different styles. I can't stop listening to it, I'm pretty sure I'll buy it soon, and I recommend it to everyone. Best musics: Get on Your Knees, Shanghai, Grand Piano, The Night is Still Young, Buy a Heart and The Crying Game.
  13. chidime
    Dec 16, 2014
    5
    Hmm to be honest I was a little confused by the perfect reviews some users gave. i would imagine those are the die-hard Nicki fans or Barbies :/. This album gives me mixed feelings. While I like some of the tracks (especially at the beginning and end) I absolutely hate the pure hip-hop tracks. The hip-hop tracks are non-innovative and simply draw back the potential this album could have.Hmm to be honest I was a little confused by the perfect reviews some users gave. i would imagine those are the die-hard Nicki fans or Barbies :/. This album gives me mixed feelings. While I like some of the tracks (especially at the beginning and end) I absolutely hate the pure hip-hop tracks. The hip-hop tracks are non-innovative and simply draw back the potential this album could have. mind you i am a hip-hop fan but the hip-hop offerings on her previous albums were much better and unique than those she has on this. Even some of the slower, melodic tracks are not as well-written as they could be. bed of Lies sounds very uninspired and most of the collaborations sound forced (Those with ariana, beyonce, etc). There are some innovative sounding cuts on the album but they are overshadowed by those awful hip-hop tracks she included which are probably there to try to prove she is hip-hop to the hip-hop world. Overall, I am in the middle for this album.… Expand
  14. diofelicciano
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    Her most coherent and solid album yet. There are only 4 mistakes on this album and they are called: "The Night is Still Young", "Pills n Potions", "Mona Lisa" and "Bed of Lies", the other 18 tracks are powerful bangers, especially "Get on Your Knees", "Trini Dem Girls", "Feeling Myself", "The Crying Game", "Want Some More", "Win Again", "All Things Go" and of course, the epic singleHer most coherent and solid album yet. There are only 4 mistakes on this album and they are called: "The Night is Still Young", "Pills n Potions", "Mona Lisa" and "Bed of Lies", the other 18 tracks are powerful bangers, especially "Get on Your Knees", "Trini Dem Girls", "Feeling Myself", "The Crying Game", "Want Some More", "Win Again", "All Things Go" and of course, the epic single "Anaconda". With this album, she won again!… Expand
  15. nene54
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    Perfect. Everything i need right now. Every emotion anyone has ever felt has been recorded in this album. People giving low scores on this masterpiece are just haters of Nicki Minaj, i bet you any money they haven't even heard it for themselves. BUY THIS MASTERPIECE. I promise you it will be everything to you too
  16. NathanCabello
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    Surely this is the best rap album of the year, Nicki showed all his feelings in this album a nice way to hear, is not the female version of The BluePrint Jay-Z because it is even better. I do not consider that the best Roman Reloaded but is the second best of the singer, and they continue on this path to overcome each day more, for sure this album is worthy of grammy.
    Highlights: Bed Of    Surely this is the best rap album of the year, Nicki showed all his feelings in this album a nice way to hear, is not the female version of The BluePrint Jay-Z because it is even better. I do not consider that the best Roman Reloaded but is the second best of the singer, and they continue on this path to overcome each day more, for sure this album is worthy of grammy.
    Highlights: Bed Of Lies and The Night Is Still Young
    Lows: Mona Lisa and The Crying Game    … Expand
  17. JawanM
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    This is Minaj's best album to date. She incorporates her fierce and edgy flow into a classic album that will be the Blueprint for future female rappers to come. Her twist on hip hop is as dominant as it has ever been with stellar songs like "Four Door Aventador" and "Win Again." In "Feeling Myself" with Beyonce both of their distinct innovative styles to clash to create a sure Top 5 (ifThis is Minaj's best album to date. She incorporates her fierce and edgy flow into a classic album that will be the Blueprint for future female rappers to come. Her twist on hip hop is as dominant as it has ever been with stellar songs like "Four Door Aventador" and "Win Again." In "Feeling Myself" with Beyonce both of their distinct innovative styles to clash to create a sure Top 5 (if not number 1) hit. Nicki Minaj has proved with this album that she is someone who lives just the same as the rest of us through her touching stories of untrust and heartbreak. This is album is worth the buy and definitely worth the wait. Nicki Minaj has proved that she IS the Queen of Hip Hop.… Expand
  18. mttlxndr
    Dec 16, 2014
    2
    I like Nicki, the world was overdue for a female rap artist, and she came out fighting with Pink Friday and Roman Reloaded. The Pinkprint however is a truly awful body of work. EVERY single track bar All Things Go, The Crying Game and Bed of Lies are dire, drab and mind-numbingly boring. The lyrics have improved, but it's as if she's openly choosing to ignore her own strengths and give usI like Nicki, the world was overdue for a female rap artist, and she came out fighting with Pink Friday and Roman Reloaded. The Pinkprint however is a truly awful body of work. EVERY single track bar All Things Go, The Crying Game and Bed of Lies are dire, drab and mind-numbingly boring. The lyrics have improved, but it's as if she's openly choosing to ignore her own strengths and give us an albums worth of weakness. A Hip Hop/Rap forgettable failure.… Expand
  19. Colourofsin
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    Boring. Heard this a million times! A couple good songs and one wasn't even her own flow. Seriously, she is okayish lyrically but her beats were trash.
  20. wrwzcnda
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    This is album is a pop album, not a hip hop album. If it is considered hip hop, then this album is garbage. I don't know what route she wanted to take but it's a total fail. This album is an easy skip or ignore for the year.
  21. Furler
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Uma nova forma de arte e conceitos, The Pink Print é um album para se inspirar. Hoje em dia é dificil achar coisas assim de qualidade, e é isso que não falta no album
  22. GuilhermeMeirel
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    Nicki Minaj at his worst, worst album
    nothing commercial, all surface to appear to be a rapper she is not
    nothing commercial, talking vulgar or futile things to sell as it did when I was crazy outfits and wigs roses
    trying to be Katy Perry or Lady Gaga
    nicki, on your next album will make you an alter ego or will turn white as iggy? so you can get a number one on the billboard
    boring
  23. JellyFin
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Amazing album. Nicki really manages to pour her soul in to her music. A return to hip-hop, great blends of R&B music too. 10 years from now this album will be a classic.
  24. jcc123
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    This album includes songs that are sure to please a wide range of musical tastes, from the heartfelt "All Things Go", to the upbeat "Trini Dem Girls", and from the resounding ballad "Grand Piano" to the fierce feel-good anthem "Feelin' Myself", featuring Beyonce. Even for those who do not consider themselves Nicki Minaj fan, this album is sure to please.
  25. popanalyst
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Heartbreaking record displaying how much Nicki Minaj has grown as an artist. It has highs and lows and is a beautifully crafted journey. Everyone needs to at least listen.
  26. thaleslucas
    Dec 15, 2014
    7
    A good album, a good vibe and good lyrics... Nicki still doing her best in all her albums. "The Pinkprint" is great, but why the hell it has songs with 'same' beats? It did me bored. And Ariana Grand should not be in this album... And the album should stops on "Grand Piano", just 16 tracks and not 22.

    But it still be a great album. Favorites tracks: "Grand Piano", "Pills n Potions",    A good album, a good vibe and good lyrics... Nicki still doing her best in all her albums. "The Pinkprint" is great, but why the hell it has songs with 'same' beats? It did me bored. And Ariana Grand should not be in this album... And the album should stops on "Grand Piano", just 16 tracks and not 22.

    But it still be a great album. Favorites tracks: "Grand Piano", "Pills n Potions", "Favorite" & "Trini Dem Girls".    … Expand
  27. TriniDemGirls
    Dec 15, 2014
    8
    TPP is easily Ms. Minaj's best album to date. It perfectly combines high, up-tempo club songs, with sensitive heart-felt ballads, & ratchet bops. A++.
  28. Xunior
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Bora falar português porque sei que tem BR aqui, achei incrível, musicas bem diferentes do que costumamos ver de Nicki Mina, Grand Piano diz claramente que Minaj sabe cantar e tem controle sobre sua voz.
  29. depeana
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    If you're not a fan of Nicki, you will be after this.
    The album is her most revealing to date, opening the album with personal battles and moving slowly into concepts and themes that overall show her ownership of her sexuality and her presence in the music industry, bringing the concept of concealing her pop elements in gritty Hop-Hop beats Nicki shows she can do it all. The album is a    If you're not a fan of Nicki, you will be after this.
    The album is her most revealing to date, opening the album with personal battles and moving slowly into concepts and themes that overall show her ownership of her sexuality and her presence in the music industry, bringing the concept of concealing her pop elements in gritty Hop-Hop beats Nicki shows she can do it all. The album is a creative battle of her personal and media influenced situations where she shows she's on top of them all.

    By far her best body of work and by far the greatest insight to who Nicki Minaj is, who she can be and what she's capable of. This album is the emancipation of what you can become. A very strong + positive album with such a refreshing wholesome feel, quality album from Nicki Minaj.    … Expand
  30. LiamMonster
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Ultimately, The Pinkprint is a lyrical masterpiece & the most personal album out of Nicki’s career so far. Compared to all of Nicki’s album’s (Pink Friday, Roman Reloaded & the Re-Up), Nicki has grown the confidence since her last album to stand her ground, clarifying to all that she is no longer subjected as a mockery by the public eye.
    Throughout the whole album, Nicki further showcases    Ultimately, The Pinkprint is a lyrical masterpiece & the most personal album out of Nicki’s career so far. Compared to all of Nicki’s album’s (Pink Friday, Roman Reloaded & the Re-Up), Nicki has grown the confidence since her last album to stand her ground, clarifying to all that she is no longer subjected as a mockery by the public eye.
    Throughout the whole album, Nicki further showcases her well-preserved vocals & her inarguable ability of rapping, combining and infusing them both together effectively to create meaningful & relevant content. Collaborations include the musical stylings of Beyoncé & Ariana Grande, aswell as rap icons Meek Mill, Lil Wayne & Drake. Altogether, the collaborations, along with Nicki skills & abilities, further gives an immense, yet compelling experience which doesn’t shine away from the albums subliminal messaging.
    Vocally, Nicki emphasis her turbulent relationships, family life & lifestyle as a successful rapper/businesswoman for all listening to fathom. Tracks that stand out prominently are Grand Piano & I Lied, which are both Nicki’s most memorable & ground-breaking power ballads to date. Overall, the Pinkprint is a must-listen & is jam-packed filled with memorable anthems.    … Expand
  31. LoveMeHarder
    Dec 15, 2014
    8
    It's a great album, though it didn't quite live up to my expectations. For example, Get on Your Knees sounds odd at some times, and something about the song doesn't seem really right. Some tracks, like Anaconda, are questionable, but other amazing tracks, like All Things Go, make up for it. Her rapping and vocals are flawless as usual. It's a very mature step forward from Roman ReloadedIt's a great album, though it didn't quite live up to my expectations. For example, Get on Your Knees sounds odd at some times, and something about the song doesn't seem really right. Some tracks, like Anaconda, are questionable, but other amazing tracks, like All Things Go, make up for it. Her rapping and vocals are flawless as usual. It's a very mature step forward from Roman Reloaded and Pink Friday.… Expand
  32. NickiMinaj96
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    best album of 2014, nicki minaj finalized this year giving us this album, she has all we need mixtape sound and also her pop sound that have opened doors to her in the industry, indisputably the Queen of Rap.
  33. TheLucasArgTime
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Nicki manages to combine their emotions and teach one of his most emotional parts, making it one of the best rap albums of this 2014. She experience different sounds putting her ability to rap, making songs that can be simply hits and insurance will mark the history of rap.
  34. gusb
    Dec 15, 2014
    9
    Some songs are unnecessary, however, The Pinkprint is an excellent album and deserves recognition, I am proud because Nicki Minaj has managed to grow professionally and the songs of this album have events that occurred in your life.
  35. Bruce3222
    Dec 15, 2014
    5
    There's no doubt about it, This IS Nicki's best work to date.It also has some pretty good cuts like "Anaconda" "Bed of Lies" "Only" and "Feeling Myself". but half of the album is pretty much a dissapointment. "Pills n Potions"? seriously? c'mon Nicki, you can do better. like, a lot better.
  36. Jxmz115
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    From her last album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, Minaj has finally blessed the world with the highly anticipated 3rd album, The Pinkprint. Although she still subtly caters to all fans with her girly/pop "The Night is Still Young" track and soft ballads such as "Grand Piano" and "I Lied", she has hit us with more rap & rnb tracks talking about real life problems she has went through, andFrom her last album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, Minaj has finally blessed the world with the highly anticipated 3rd album, The Pinkprint. Although she still subtly caters to all fans with her girly/pop "The Night is Still Young" track and soft ballads such as "Grand Piano" and "I Lied", she has hit us with more rap & rnb tracks talking about real life problems she has went through, and the public will definitely be able to relate. Her vocals have improved majorly and she comes hard on tracks like "Big Daddy" "Shanghai" and "Four Door Aventador". The Pinkprint is Nicki's best project to date, from bars, to overall production, and I wish Nicki all the success this era!… Expand
  37. CSC
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Wow. This album really shows how much Nicki has improved as an artist. Each song is so different and there's just so many different genres, that the album connects. This will be the best female rap album of the decade, and maybe even of all time. This CD is the best rap album to come out in 2014. Congratulations Nicki, you completely derserve it.
  38. OnikaChrist
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Without a doubt, her best album to date. On this album, Nicki perfectly bends the genre of Hip-Hop and R&B, while still managing to keep her pop sound. One of the best rap albums of 2014. Poor Igloo Australia.
  39. KevinMinaj
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Brilliant.. So much of her was put into this record. it's like she took a piece of her heart and spread it all over this record like a blanket. VERY true to her. & even though it's very versatile it's very true true to hip-hop You do it again MS. mINAJ.
  40. was
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Perfect album, managed to balance all elements of the album many while showing a more sensitive and personal side of herself as an artist, very different from her other albums.
  41. mxhmood
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Amazing body of work. Perfect balance of Nicki's vulnerable and personal side with her hard bars and playful lyrics. Definitely topped Pink Friday even though I was skeptical she could when she said she will. Her flow, lyricism, vocals, metaphors, everything is just perfect from start to end.
  42. more
    Dec 15, 2014
    1
    overall it is really a sad depressing record. Where all the love appearing is toxic, where the raping game doesnt brings her anymore fun.
    it's funny that a woman that has acceded the social status she owns, get her life entangled, with such a morose issues as, the size of her ass (man! what it's gonna be past 40), the size of her man's ... ego and the mood of her relatives. ****    overall it is really a sad depressing record. Where all the love appearing is toxic, where the raping game doesnt brings her anymore fun.
    it's funny that a woman that has acceded the social status she owns, get her life entangled, with such a morose issues as, the size of her ass (man! what it's gonna be past 40), the size of her man's ... ego and the mood of her relatives. **** please... breathe. as for the last track, "i win again"... when did she wrote that sh*t? in her schoolyard years?!?!    … Expand
  43. sajeel331
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    This is honestly one of the best albums ever, ignore the negative reviews some people don't even listen to the album and come to give it a low score just because of the artist but album wise this album just blew me away great rapping and great vocals Nicki
  44. ChrisJ
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Conseguiu trazer um álbum quase 100% de hip hop, assim agradando a muitos que talvez tenham se decepcionado com seu antecessor. O álbum é definitivamente o mais cativante da rapper e o melhor é que traz essência dela antes de qualquer um de seus LP's… Expand
  45. EugeniaLicona
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    This is an amazing Album that everyone will enjoy it. Nicki Minaj shows so many sides of her especially her most vulnerable side, by talking about her love life, and personal problems with her family and other music starts.
  46. al3xlic0na
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    The Album in general is a piece of art, we had never had a Female Rapper to being this great in every sense of the world. This albums it is truly amazing. who else than the Queen of rap to made an album this great. Nicki Minaj is the REAL Queen of Rap. Everyone should listen to this album and notice how well she appeal to pop and rap.
  47. yassslion
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    "The Pinkprint" is undoubtedly one of the best albums of Nicki Minaj. An emotional album, personal and interesting. Some of the most anticipated albums of 2014 and undoubtedly one of the best :)
  48. WATPP
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    There is so much substance to this album. Nicki really delivered. She opened up, revealing details about her 12 year relationship which sadly came to an end this year. She uses her incredible flow to delivery slick lyrics as well as her powerhouse vocals. Nicki Minaj is an example of sheer, diverse talent. She is such an amazing artist, her discography and accolades support this - now TheThere is so much substance to this album. Nicki really delivered. She opened up, revealing details about her 12 year relationship which sadly came to an end this year. She uses her incredible flow to delivery slick lyrics as well as her powerhouse vocals. Nicki Minaj is an example of sheer, diverse talent. She is such an amazing artist, her discography and accolades support this - now The Pinkprint can be a staple for music in Hip-Hop with the statement of true emotion being shown without compromising the genre with the catering to her Pop and R&B fans.… Expand
  49. MohRab
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Nicki effortlessly manages to satisfy her diverse vanbase with hard hitting, beautiful well composed songs. She did go back to her Hip-Hop roots with the beats and lyrics as she said she would but she also catered to those who love the soft, singing side of Minaj. She put together a fantastic album. It's hard to find a fault. It features amazing artists such as Beyonce, Ariana Grande andNicki effortlessly manages to satisfy her diverse vanbase with hard hitting, beautiful well composed songs. She did go back to her Hip-Hop roots with the beats and lyrics as she said she would but she also catered to those who love the soft, singing side of Minaj. She put together a fantastic album. It's hard to find a fault. It features amazing artists such as Beyonce, Ariana Grande and Meek Mill. The chemistry between Nicki and the featured artists is apparent. From The Crying Game, Feeling Myself to Buy A Heart the album flows beautifully. It really deserves all the acclaim it can get.… Expand
  50. MrMusic
    Dec 15, 2014
    0
    The album is good, because it returns to its roots of hip hop. But the songs lack some spark, are too boring and repetitive. I think a good album but not the best. Expected to do an album like Azealia Banks, Broke With Expensive Taste, which is perfect and innovative, something is missing in The Pinkprint.
    The best songs: Pills N Potions, Anaconda and Feeling Myself.
  51. SikNTired
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    "THIS IS THE PINKPRINT" says Minaj in her most emotional song ever written which opens the album, and from that song the perfection continues. The production of the album is amazing. The album shows so much growth from it's aesthetics to the lyricism. Minaj continues to reign and prove which she is one of the best rappers of all time. From start to finish the album can't be faulted.
  52. TheT2909
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Nicki really has put out her best body of work to date. The album is so cohesive it's unreal. The lyricism of the album is astonishing as well as her infectious flow. Her natural vocals are also present outshining her previous efforts. The production on the songs on the album is another highlight with songs such as Win Again proving why she is one of the best rappers of all time period.Nicki really has put out her best body of work to date. The album is so cohesive it's unreal. The lyricism of the album is astonishing as well as her infectious flow. Her natural vocals are also present outshining her previous efforts. The production on the songs on the album is another highlight with songs such as Win Again proving why she is one of the best rappers of all time period. Anyone who tries to fault The Pinkprint is biased or delusional. The Pinkprint is flawless and is important to Hip-Hop.… Expand
  53. Cesarspiche
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Nicki Minaj again shows his talent as a rapper, with a certain power of versatility already shown before, but never with so much power, proved to be a talented rapper and goals of having a solid career, a very cohesive album, keep 22 quality of tracks is not an easy task.
    Nicki deserves recognition as a rapper, as a singer and as an artist.
    Faced with this work we can only give play and enjoy.
  54. juniorgonc
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    This is a really masterpiece! Nicki always surprises me, but this time it was for real. This work really has its own identity and has wonderful lyrics, a great and authentic rap album. It brings the power of a fierce female rapper to light and at the same time , expresses innocence, sensuality and true feelings.
  55. Kasi97
    Dec 15, 2014
    6
    It was better than I expected and my expectations were very low since she released Anaconda (and that was garbage).
    There were some good songs (like The Night Is Still Young and Grand Piano), but a lot of the songs fell short because they were WAY too boring and repetitive.
    Yet again mainstream music proves itself to be just as mediocre as you would expect.
  56. vavavoomers
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is her best album, more personal, she's a genius! I Lied is the best song on the album, more mature and focused content compared to everything she has ever done. Congrats to Nicki Minaj!… Expand
  57. JessicaAsulio
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    A really SOLID album, I was PLEASANTLY surprised by Miss Minaj;s ability to entice the pop and hip hop audience. The album provided a much needed bridge, like The Blueprint did, between Rap and Pop. Her vocals in songs like Grand Piano and The Crying Game with Jesse Ware are among the best, it bests Pop stars vocals (Like Katy Perry for example) It deserves the praise its receiving.
  58. AdamZlsnk
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    I'm so proud! Nicki proves why she is the BEST female rapper in the game. Her flow, productions, lyrics. It's all on point. The Pinkprint is amazing, her best album by far.
  59. Monster2
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Onika really knows how to do a rap , she showed this after two years .The songs has many meanings , each song complete the other. The lyrics are very personal. The album is the best of the last 2 albums that she did
  60. Wael
    Dec 15, 2014
    8
    When Nicki Minaj first started the promotional effort for The Pinkprint back with her soundcloud releases (like "Yasss Bish!!!" and "Boss Ass **** (remix)"), she set the record straight that she would come back to her hip-hop rap roots. When the album was released, as a first listen, there is no song rapped as strong as 'Come on a Cone' or her 'Monster' verse, but, when not compared toWhen Nicki Minaj first started the promotional effort for The Pinkprint back with her soundcloud releases (like "Yasss Bish!!!" and "Boss Ass **** (remix)"), she set the record straight that she would come back to her hip-hop rap roots. When the album was released, as a first listen, there is no song rapped as strong as 'Come on a Cone' or her 'Monster' verse, but, when not compared to other stuff she's done, Nicki's new effort sounds like the most creative thing she's ever done. Track-by-Track:
    1. All Things Go: this song is the most personal thing Nicki has ever done, and it is so lyrically strong, that it feels like she poured her diary into it. Opens up the album on a very likeable tone and prepares for what is to come. (9/10)
    2. I Lied: Sounds like 'Fire Burn' from Roman Reloaded, yet so much stronger lyrically. Nicki deals with her heartbreak so steadily over a charming Mike-Will-Made-It beat. Love it! (8/10)
    3. The Crying Game: One of the stand out tracks on the album. The beat is sizzling, Nicki's rap is as good as ever, and Jessie Ware's contribution is dazzling. Strongly recommended. (10/10)
    4. Get On Your Knees: This song is really good but I think what's wrong with it is that Ariana outshines Nicki a bit, which isn't supposed to happen. Still, very catchy and very well executed. (7/10)
    5. Feeling Myself: the anticipated Beyoncé-assisted song is also a stand out. What I like to note is that Nicki's rap here is ***flawless. Wow. (9/10)
    6. Only: Nicki appears only for one minute during this track.. I don't know why this was a single, or why it wasn't on the deluxe edition. Sorry, this one's a miss. Oh and never mind Lil Wayne. He's just like that. (5/10)
    7. Want Some More: ahhh, the old mixtape days. This song is so fierce and so unapologetic. Slay'em, Nic. I mean, "who had Eminem on their first album"? ;) (8/10)
    8. Four Door Aventador: The chorus is impressive, but what shines here the most is Minaj's rap. Very good song. (8/10)
    9. Favorite: the Jeremih-assisted song is not a favourite, unfortunately. It's good, just not as good as the rest, with a monotone beat and Jeremih asking his lover to be her favorite. (7/10)
    10. Buy a Heart: another stand out. Seems like this album is full of them. Both Meek Mill and Nicki do a great job on this song. Very emotional. Very fearless. I think these two should make a concept album together. (9/10)
    11. Trini Dem Girls: a good party feel good song. Lunchmoney Lewisbis irritating. Nicki is confident. Good one. (7/10)
    12. Anaconda: okay this song is way too much awesomeness. I mean it didn't achieve all that success for nothing. Very memorable, very fun, and very beautifully-produced. (10/10)
    13. Pills n Potions: This song gives a strong preview of the album. It best represents the Pinkprint. In the terms of this break-up confessional album, this track shines so bright. (9/10)
    14. The Night is Still Young: Nicki should know that her dance cuts are her weak point. The track is good, but it sounds a bit out of place on here. (7/10)
    15. Bed of Lies: This. Track. Is. Sick. Nicki's vulnerable dark side is showcased, and the hook brought in by Skylar Grey is undeniably the most catchy thing you'll ever hear. (9/10)
    16. Grand Piano: rap-free and very emotional, this piano ballad closes the album on a very beautiful tune. It closes the album that shows thay Nicki Minaj ia doing things like they haven't been done before. (8/10)

    All in all, the album has a score of 8 and shows that Nicki still has a long beautiful career ahead of her. Go get'em, Nic.    … Expand
  61. onikaum
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    About two years ago, Nicki Minaj promised not only to his followers, but the world that she would return to its origins that have been forgotten by time.
    The Pinkprint is clearly an allusion to mark that it will leave the Hip-Hop scene. We begin to taste the R & B ballad "All Things Go" where Nicki puts out with elegance all their feelings, something that is quite rare, coming from the    About two years ago, Nicki Minaj promised not only to his followers, but the world that she would return to its origins that have been forgotten by time.
    The Pinkprint is clearly an allusion to mark that it will leave the Hip-Hop scene. We begin to taste the R & B ballad "All Things Go" where Nicki puts out with elegance all their feelings, something that is quite rare, coming from the same, which usually show Nicki always be the boss **** We can also note that Onika, had a breakthrough in its flow in its lyrical singing and especially in their letters that have developed and begun to address really serious matters. When it comes to "shade" no one can go up against Nicki, the delicious "Want Some More" and "Win Again" is a full plate for the vultures that are surrounding the poor nicki.
    In a summary, The Pinkprint is an album that will probably always be an inspiration for the next rappers in the game.    … Expand
  62. ManilaCritic
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Lyrically, its her best album to date. The production, her flow, her raps, her honesty, she got rid of of all her alter-egos and let Onika shine from the beginning to end. Nicki holds her own, even throughout the tracks with features, she's still in-charge. It makes you think, who other female MC is really on her level? The answer is, no one is.
  63. zaimin92
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    This is a smart record that has a lot to say and gives listener a reason to hear it. In contrast with her previous records, fans may surprised by what they find. She experimentally plays a different style and direction lead to diversity of this album. Every single one of the tracks sounds promising and good that this plays like a 'Greatest Hits' package.

    The best of the best is Pills n    This is a smart record that has a lot to say and gives listener a reason to hear it. In contrast with her previous records, fans may surprised by what they find. She experimentally plays a different style and direction lead to diversity of this album. Every single one of the tracks sounds promising and good that this plays like a 'Greatest Hits' package.

    The best of the best is Pills n Potions, a slow piano ballad which proved her credibility in delivery both pop and hip hop. Her writing successfully portrayed her true expression, emotion and turn this song into a work of art. Besides, Anaconda, her novelty smash brings genius lyrics with irresistible beats that will be quoted for years to come.

    There are some classic tracks here including I Lied and All Thing Go that we got to hear them at their best. Overall, this will be her best work to date but there's a lot of rooms to explore in producing a very cohesive and solid album. To sum up, the album is a notch away from what the fans expect but it's a step towards the singer attracting new fans and without a doubt she made it successfully.    … Expand
  64. wafihabib
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    This album is genius! It tells Nicki's story and it reveals her dark side which I love. This is almost like the Beyoncé 2013 album in terms of tone because it's slow-paced, dark and different to what she previously released which is why this is my favorite Nicki album to date!
  65. Auth3ntic
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Her most cohesive album to date. The lyrics are very personal and honest, the beats are very hard hitting and grimy. This is creative Nicki at her best.
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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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