Swish Swish
Nicki Minaj · 2017
4 min · 1 track · contemporary R&B
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and hip-hop, pulsating with infectious energy and anthemic hooks.
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Swish Swish — This title track encapsulates the album's spirit of resilience and empowerment, featuring a catchy hook and sharp verses that highlight Minaj's lyrical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The song combines energetic production with contrasting vocal styles but lacks depth for lasting engagement.
What we noticed
- The track features a steady four-on-the-floor beat, driving the rhythm throughout its duration.
- Nicki Minaj alternates between rapped verses and sung choruses, creating a dynamic contrast in delivery.
- The production includes layered synths and bass drops that enhance the dance-pop elements while maintaining hip-hop influences.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A notable single that showcases her style but isn't a primary album.
- Themes
- dance floor resilience· pop culture empowerment· club-ready anthems
- Moods
- Energetic
- Career context
- By the time Nicki Minaj released 'Swish Swish' in 2017, she was already a prominent figure in contemporary music, known for her innovative rap style and crossover appeal. This track appears on her fourth studio album, marking a shift towards more pop-oriented sounds following her 2014 release, 'The Pinkprint'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Megan Thee Stallion· Doja Cat· Lil' Kim
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Swish Swish 4:02
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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