It peaked at #22 on the Hot 100. Respectable, sure. But criminal when you consider the math:
But more than that, it’s fun . Not every Nicki song needs to be a “Monster” level lyrical massacre. Sometimes, you just want to feel like the hottest person at the mall food court. Sometimes, you need a three-minute vacation from seriousness. va va voom by nicki minaj
[Link to Spotify/Apple Music] What’s your favorite deep cut from the Pink Friday era? Drop your hot takes in the comments below. And yes, “Roman Holiday” is also valid. It peaked at #22 on the Hot 100
Let’s set the scene: It’s 2012. You’re in the backseat of your friend’s car. The windows are down. Someone has an aux cord with a frayed end. And then— boom —those staccato synth hits kick in. “I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I got a little bit of va va voom…” If you just instinctively rapped the next line ( “Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me when you gonna let me through” ), congratulations. You are a victim of Nicki Minaj’s most underrated pop-rap masterpiece. Not every Nicki song needs to be a
