Studio Album · No. 2
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded Songwriting Credits by Nicki Minaj
Produced by Hit-Boy, Ester Dean, Dr. Luke, Rico Love, Polow da Don, T-Minus · Engineered by Serban Ghenea (mixing), Noah Shebib (mixing), Trevor Muzzy (mixing), Ariel Chobaz (mixing), Brian Gardner (mastering)
Holds writing credit on 19 of 19 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 19 / 19 documented
Scored across the 19 tracks with documented writers, by whether Nicki Minaj carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 19 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 1
Nicki Minaj enlisted producers including RedOne, Alex da Kid, David Guetta, Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco, T-Minus, Hit-Boy, and J.R. Rotem for Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded; she co-wrote every track as executive producer. The album is divided into a hip-hop half and a dance-pop half, with Starships, produced by RedOne and co-written with Nadir Khayat, Carl Falk, Rami Yacoub, and Wayne Hector, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100. The album won the Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Album in 2013 and was certified 4x Platinum in the US.
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded is the second studio album by Nicki Minaj, released in April 2012 on Young Money / Cash Money / Universal Republic and produced by Hit-Boy, Ester Dean, Dr. Luke, Rico Love, Polow da Don, and T-Minus. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and showcased a broader range of styles than her debut, splitting between hard-hitting rap verses and electronic dance pop in a way that divided critics and fans. The pop side yielded massive international hits including 'Starships' and 'Pound the Alarm,' while the rap half featured the intensity and technical skill that had made her a phenomenon in hip-hop circles. The double-album structure reflected Minaj's ambition to conquer multiple commercial markets simultaneously. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded sold over five million copies globally, cementing her status as one of pop music's most versatile and commercially successful forces.
Track Listing & Credits 19 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Roman Holiday
|
Onika MarajWinston ThomasL. NachtSafaree Samuels | Onika MarajWinston ThomasL. NachtSafaree Samuels | Blackout Movement | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 2 |
Come on a Cone
|
Onika MarajChauncey Hollis | Onika MarajChauncey Hollis | Hit-Boy | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 3 |
I Am Your Leader
|
Onika MarajChauncey HollisWilliam RobertsCameron Giles | Onika MarajChauncey HollisWilliam RobertsCameron Giles | Hit-Boy | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper)Cam'ron (Rap)Rick Ross (Rap) |
| 4 |
Beez in the Trap
#48
|
Onika MarajM. JordanTauheed Epps | Onika MarajM. JordanTauheed Epps | Kenoe | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper)2 Chainz (Rap) |
| 5 |
HOV Lane
|
Onika MarajRyan Marrone | Onika MarajRyan Marrone | Ryan & Smitty | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 6 |
Roman Reloaded
|
Onika MarajDwayne Carter Jr.Ricardo LaMarreSafaree Samuels | Onika MarajDwayne Carter Jr.Ricardo LaMarreSafaree Samuels | Rico Beats | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper)Lil Wayne (Rap) |
| 7 |
Champion
|
Onika MarajTyler WilliamsNikhil SeetharamAubrey GrahamJay JenkinsNasir Jones | Onika MarajTyler WilliamsNikhil SeetharamAubrey GrahamJay JenkinsNasir Jones | T-Minus | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper)Nas (Rap)Drake (Rap)Young Jeezy (Rap) |
| 8 |
Right by My Side
#51
|
Onika MarajWarren FelderAndrew WanselEster DeanJ. RobertsJ. ThomasRonald Colson | Onika MarajWarren FelderAndrew WanselEster DeanJ. RobertsJ. ThomasRonald Colson | Pop & Oak | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper)Chris Brown (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Sex in the Lounge
|
Onika MarajErnest WilsonMatthew HallDwayne Carter Jr.Bobby WilsonSafaree Samuels | Onika MarajErnest WilsonMatthew HallDwayne Carter Jr.Bobby WilsonSafaree Samuels | M.E. Productions | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper)Lil Wayne (Rap)Bobby V (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Starships
#5
|
Onika MarajNadir KhayatCarl FalkRami YacoubWayne Hector | Onika MarajNadir KhayatCarl FalkRami YacoubWayne Hector | RedOneRamiFalk | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 11 |
Pound the Alarm
|
Onika MarajNadir KhayatCarl FalkRami YacoubBilal HajjiAchraf Jannusi | Onika MarajNadir KhayatCarl FalkRami YacoubBilal HajjiAchraf Jannusi | RedOneFalkRami | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 12 |
Whip It
|
Onika MarajNadir KhayatAlex PapaconstantinouBjörn DjupströmBilal HajjiWayne Hector | Onika MarajNadir KhayatAlex PapaconstantinouBjörn DjupströmBilal HajjiWayne Hector | RedOneAlex P | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 13 |
Automatic
|
Onika MarajNadir KhayatJimmy ThornfeldtGeraldo Sandell | Onika MarajNadir KhayatJimmy ThornfeldtGeraldo Sandell | RedOneJimmy Joker | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 14 |
Beautiful Sinner
|
Onika MarajAlexander GrantEster Dean | Onika MarajAlexander GrantEster Dean | Alex da Kid | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 15 |
Marilyn Monroe
|
Onika MarajDaniel JamesLeah HaywoodRoss GolanJonathan Rotem | Onika MarajDaniel JamesLeah HaywoodRoss GolanJonathan Rotem | J.R. RotemDreamlab | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 16 |
Young Forever
|
Onika MarajŁukasz GottwaldKelly SheehanHenry Walter | Onika MarajŁukasz GottwaldKelly SheehanHenry Walter | Dr. LukeCirkut | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 17 |
Fire Burns
|
Onika MarajAndrew WanselWarren Felder | Onika MarajAndrew WanselWarren Felder | Pop & Oak | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 18 |
Gun Shot
|
Onika MarajDaniel JohnsonMoses DavisC. Grossett | Onika MarajDaniel JohnsonMoses DavisC. Grossett | Kane Beatz | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper)Beenie Man (Rap) |
| 19 |
Stupid Hoe
|
Onika MarajTina DunhamSafaree Samuels | Onika MarajTina DunhamSafaree Samuels | DJ Diamond Kuts | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |