What does The Pinkprint sound like?

A bold exploration of vulnerability and bravado, blending hip-hop with pop and R&B influences seamlessly. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop. Start with "All Things Go".

Is The Pinkprint a good place to start with Nicki Minaj?

Yes, The Pinkprint is recommended as a starting point for new Nicki Minaj listeners. A bold exploration of vulnerability and bravado, blending hip-hop with pop and R&B influences seamlessly. The Pinkprint, released in December 2014, is Nicki Minaj's third studio album, following her commercially successful sophomore effort, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. This album marked a transition where she began to embrace a more personal and introspective lyrical style after years of established pop dominance.

Who is The Pinkprint for?

The Pinkprint works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, vulnerable moments of self-reflection and bold anthems for empowerment.

How many songs are on The Pinkprint?

The Pinkprint has 21 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.

The Pinkprint

Nicki Minaj · 2014

79 min · 21 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop

A bold exploration of vulnerability and bravado, blending hip-hop with pop and R&B influences seamlessly.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with emotional peaks
vulnerable moments of self-reflection
bold anthems for empowerment
late-night introspection and energy
playful bravado in lyrical delivery

Maybe skip if you want

dislike varied emotional tones
prefer straightforward, consistent pacing

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — The Pinkprint solidified Minaj's status as a leading figure in contemporary hip-hop.
Career context: The Pinkprint, released in December 2014, is Nicki Minaj's third studio album, following her commercially successful sophomore effort, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. This album marked a transition where she began to embrace a more personal and introspective lyrical style after years of established pop dominance.
Stylistic neighbors: Megan Thee Stallion· Doja Cat· Lil' Kim
If this clicks, go next to: Queen — Continues the themes of empowerment and vulnerability with a more mature sound.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "All Things Go".

1 All Things Go Start here 4:03
2 I Lied 4:42
3 The Crying Game 4:13
4 Get on Your Knees 3:36
5 Feeling Myself 3:57
6 Only 4:59
7 Want Some More 3:38
8 Four Door Aventador 2:36
9 Favorite 3:50
10 Buy a Heart 3:35
11 Trini Dem Girls 3:14
12 Anaconda 2:55
13 The Night Is Still Young 3:47
14 Pills n Potions 4:27
15 Bed of Lies 3:55
16 Grand Piano 4:19
17 Big Daddy 3:11
18 Shanghai 3:39
19 Win Again 4:10
20 Mona Lisa 3:28
21 Put You in a Room 2:59

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Nicki Minaj's catalog. The Pinkprint solidified Minaj's status as a leading figure in contemporary hip-hop.

Listen next

Queen

2018

Continues the themes of empowerment and vulnerability with a more mature sound.

Go back to

Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded

2012

Precedes The Pinkprint, showcasing Nicki's versatility in blending genres.

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