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MUSIC VIDEO: Nicki Minaj - 'Anaconda'

Nicki Minaj unleashes one of the hottest videos ever! The infectiously catchy tune's visual shows Nicki shaking her assets all over the place. Sure to boost interest in the song, the video sees the rapper return to the pink theme we've come to associate with brand Nicki. Peep the super solid effort bellow.

I love how Nicki really goes for it in this clip, nothing is held back. Kudos for the Drake cameo (wonder how SB feels haha).

Personal Highlight: the fashion shoots featuring Balmain and Alexander McQueen, and the amazing chair scenes (shows how much I love a great foreground on a simple white background).

*Waits for the VMAs*

Peace and Blessings,

Andre

MUSIC: Nicki Minaj - "No Flex Zone Remix"

Nicki Minaj has dropped her remix to "No Flex Zone", showcasing her versatility, flow and word play once again. Sure to cause people to question who she's directing certain bars towards (it really doesn't matter, it can't detract from the fact Nicki is one of the best rappers out there). This is great for a surprise release but Nicki needs to bring something totally different for her third album. "Pills N Potions" was a move in the right direction, but something more impactful and memorable needs to be delivered.

"Ass still fat its on Rick Ross".

Peace and Blessings,

Andre

MUSIC VIDEO: Nicki Minaj - Pills N Potions

Nicki Minaj has finally dropped the video for her potential sleeper hit "Pills N Potions". Showing a more vulnerable and natural look Nicki poses alongside co-star The Game. With some smart visual effects, and some that are just random, Pills looks like a behind the scenes video of a photo-shoot. It's refreshing to she a less vibrant Nicki. It looks great and works well with the song, however, upon first watch it appears to be a bit lacklustre.
The music video for a performers first single is often loud and in your face and catches your attention from the get go, but maybe this is Nicki's master plan; tone it all done, make you want to see more, rather than throwing it in your face. Overall, both the song and the video are growers, which is a wise decision from the often bold rapstress.

Peace and Blessings,

Andre

MUSIC: NICKI MINAJ - "PILLS N POTIONS"

It's here, Nicki Minaj's first single from The Pinkprint. "Pills N Potions" is an unexpected turn from what we've heard from Nicki so far this year. However, it shows a more vulnerable side of Nicki which has been missing from her recent efforts. The beat and chorus are summer ready and the verses focus less on wit or metaphors but story-telling, to an extent. Another verse or two would of made this a more solid effort.

On initial hearing it sounds like a grower, still not sure if this is what Nicki needs to score a number one on the Billboard Hot 100, but time shall tell.

Peace and Blessings,

Andre

STYLE FILE: BEST DRESSED OF 2014 SO FAR

Another quick post before I barracade myself in the library, I thought I'd look at some of the style transforamtions we've seen so far this year.

Firstly, Colton Haynes; as the new face of Nicola Formichetti's Diesel Colton has been seen decked out in studded leather and denim jackets, which are a big break from his usually subtle style. However, he still knows how to kill it in a suit though, as he's often seen in Emporio and Giorgio Armani. Biggest style hit: his impeccable choice of shoes and boots, he pulls off brown boots so effortlessly.

Next up is Nicki Minaj, probably the biggest and least expected style change of the year, and she looks GOOD. Recently her colour comes in the form of subtle patterns and accessories rather than her wigs. We've seen her ditch the pink (for now) and choose clothing that shows of her killer body, whilst still staying 100% 'classy'.

And lastly Rihanna. I was a bit sceptical of her receiving the CFDA Fashion Icon Award, but this year she's shown why. No words other than beautiful really. Great choices of colour and accessories, and always the perfect fit.

Peace and Blessings,

Andre

PROSPECT: Nicki Minaj: The PinkPrint

Toned down looks, fiery verses, a film that topped the box office. Are we looking at a quiet storm or the build up of a massive media frenzy?
Nicki Minaj has been gaining an insane amount of hype for her third album, The PinkPrint, among fans and critics alike. But she's been downplaying the whole thing: no release date and, few words about features and producers. How much do we know about this album?
Nicki says she's back to where she was when recording her first album, where she was "killing everything", and there's been a lot of talk of her returning to her Hip Hop roots (i.e. Playtime is Over mixtape Nicki).
However, is Nicki still a commercial force to be reckoned with without the crazy outfits and Barbie persona. Personally, I think she is. What we've seen on her releases and guest verses is the same intriguing, animated flow that renders every line memorable. To me, Nicki is the female Busta Rhymes (when he was in his prime), comical, smart and packed full of cartoonish fun. A return to the form of her mixtape beginnings would result in meaner, grittier songs similar to some of her recent work, such as her verse on "Senile" or on Meek Mills tracks. But it also means a crazier, hyper Nicki we see on tracks such as Wale's "Clappers". Yet, the Nicki that will be paramount to the albums success will be the softer, more vulnerable Nicki we see on some of her efforts on Pink Friday (i.e. "Here I am", "Catch me" and "Save me").

Nicki Minaj is such a talented rapper, with a bevy of 'persona's' at hand, each with a specific target audience. If The PinkPrint can strike the balance Roman Reloaded narrowly missed, we may see an album that cements Nicki's place in the Hip Hop hierarchy. Although, 'sassy' pop songs like "Va Va Voom" will be missed.

Mixtape must listens: "I Get Crazy", "Autobiography", "Higher than a Kite", "Keys Under Palm Trees", "Go Hard" and "Itty Bitty Piggy".
Peace and Blessings,
Andre

MUSIC: Nicki Minaj ft. Soulja Boy - "YASSS BISH!!"

Today I woke up with the plan of going to the library and revising. Then I checked Twitter to see nothing but Barbz on my timeline.

"YASSS BISH!" is lyrically everything. Nicki's delivery and flow are something else. The beat and Soulja Boy's contribution are alright, but overshadowed by Nicki's power on this track. There's no warning, no subtlety, it's just straight lyricism. A lot of Hip Hop fans say NIcki's lyricism isn't smart enough to be given as much credit as it gets, but they should listen to this song. It's comical and relevant in every sense of pop culture, addressing things such as the Donald Sterling issue and nodding to the Real Housewives of Atlanta. This song solidifies Nicki's position in rap, she's at the top; she can drop a track, just spitting, and people freak out.
Sitting and waiting to be slayed when The Pinkprint drops.

"Fix it Jesus".

Peace and Blessings,
Andre

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