Studio Album · No. 4
Queen Songwriting Credits by Nicki Minaj
Produced by Murda Beatz, Boi-1da, Mike Will Made It, StarGate, Lil Yachty, Poo Bear
Young Money / Cash Money / Republic
Hip-HopTrapDancehallR&BPop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 19 of 19 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 19 / 19 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 19 tracks with documented writers, by whether Nicki Minaj carries a lyricist or composer credit.
19 trackswritten by Nicki Minaj
0 tracksoutside writers
Nicki Minaj's roles on this album
Share of the 19 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer5%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
19
Tracks
49
Lyricists
33
Producers
2018
Released
Data Insight
Queen was self-executive-produced by Nicki Minaj with contributions from producers including Murda Beatz, Hit-Boy, 40, and Boi-1da across its 19 tracks; she co-wrote every song. Collaborators include Eminem, Ariana Grande, the Weeknd, Lil Wayne, and Foxy Brown. Chun-Li debuted at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and the album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 with 185,000 first-week album-equivalent units.
Queen is the fourth studio album by Nicki Minaj, released in August 2018 on Young Money / Cash Money / Republic and produced by Murda Beatz, Boi-1da, Mike Will Made It, StarGate, Lil Yachty, and Poo Bear. The album arrived amid significant controversy, including a public feud with Cardi B and mixed reception from critics who found the record uneven. Despite the turbulence, Queen debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and contained several standout performances, particularly on the rap-heavy tracks 'Hard White' and 'Barbie Dreams.' The album's release also coincided with the height of Minaj's ongoing battle to assert her dominance in a female rap landscape that had grown far more competitive since 2010. Queen is a flawed but fascinating record that captures an artist fighting to remain the defining female voice in hip-hop.
Track Listing & Credits 19 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ganja Burn
|
Onika MarajJeremy ReidJairus Mozee | Onika MarajJeremy ReidJairus Mozee | J. Reid | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 2 |
Majesty
|
Onika MarajTimothy McKenzieMarshall MathersLuis Resto | Onika MarajTimothy McKenzieMarshall MathersLuis Resto | LabrinthEminem | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper)Labrinth (Vocals)Eminem (Rap) |
| 3 |
Barbie Dreams
#18
|
Onika MarajRashad SmithMelvin Hough IIRivelino Raoul WouterChristopher WallaceJames BrownFred Wesley | Onika MarajRashad SmithMelvin Hough IIRivelino Raoul WouterChristopher WallaceJames BrownFred Wesley | Rashad SmithMel & Mus | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 4 |
Rich Sex
|
Onika MarajDwayne CarterJeremy ReidJawara HeadleyAubry Delaine | Onika MarajDwayne CarterJeremy ReidJawara HeadleyAubry Delaine | J. ReidBig Juice | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper)Lil Wayne (Rap) |
| 5 |
Hard White
|
Onika MarajMatthew SamuelsRamon Ibanga Jr.Brittany Hazzard | Onika MarajMatthew SamuelsRamon Ibanga Jr.Brittany Hazzard | Boi-1daIllmind | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 6 |
Bed
#42
|
Onika MarajBenjamin DiehlGamal LewisBrett BaileyMescon David AsherDwayne Chin-Quee | Onika MarajBenjamin DiehlGamal LewisBrett BaileyMescon David AsherDwayne Chin-Quee | Ben BillionsBeats BaileySupa DupsMessy | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper)Ariana Grande (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Thought I Knew You
|
Onika MarajAbel TesfayeBrittany HazzardJeremy Reid | Onika MarajAbel TesfayeBrittany HazzardJeremy Reid | J. Reid | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper)The Weeknd (Vocals) |
| 8 |
Run & Hide
|
Onika MarajBrittany HazzardRupert Thomas Jr.Masamune Kudo | Onika MarajBrittany HazzardRupert Thomas Jr.Masamune Kudo | Sevn ThomasRex Kudo | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 9 |
Chun Swae
|
Onika MarajKhalif BrownLeland Wayne | Onika MarajKhalif BrownLeland Wayne | Metro Boomin | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper)Swae Lee (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Chun-Li
#10
|
Onika MarajJeremy Reid | Onika MarajJeremy Reid | J. ReidNicki Minaj | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 11 |
LLC
|
Onika MarajRasool DiazWesley DeesJason Fox | Onika MarajRasool DiazWesley DeesJason Fox | SoolGotHitsDJ WesJFK | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 12 |
Good Form
#60
|
Onika MarajMichael Williams IIAsheton Hogan | Onika MarajMichael Williams IIAsheton Hogan | Mike Will Made ItPluss | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 13 |
Nip Tuck
|
Onika MarajBrittany HazzardJeremy ColemanDaniel JohnsonJune Nawakii | Onika MarajBrittany HazzardJeremy ColemanDaniel JohnsonJune Nawakii | JMIKEJune NawakiiKane Beatz | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 14 |
2 Lit 2 Late Interlude
|
Onika MarajBrittany HazzardJulian GrammaAdam King Feeney | Onika MarajBrittany HazzardJulian GrammaAdam King Feeney | J GrammFrank Dukes | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 15 |
Come See About Me
|
Onika MarajBrittany HazzardChristopher BraideHenry Walter | Onika MarajBrittany HazzardChristopher BraideHenry Walter | Chris BraideCirkut | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 16 |
Sir
|
Onika MarajNayvadius WilburnLeland WayneXavier Dotson | Onika MarajNayvadius WilburnLeland WayneXavier Dotson | Metro BoominZaytoven | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper)Future (Rap) |
| 17 |
Miami
|
Onika MarajShane LindstromRasool DiazDouglas Patterson | Onika MarajShane LindstromRasool DiazDouglas Patterson | Murda BeatzSool | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
| 18 |
Coco Chanel
|
Onika MarajJoshua AdamsInga MarchandAshley BannisterDillon Hart FrancisSonny Moore | Onika MarajJoshua AdamsInga MarchandAshley BannisterDillon Hart FrancisSonny Moore | J BeatzzBlank | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper)Foxy Brown (Rap) |
| 19 |
Inspirations (Outro)
|
Onika MarajJoshua AdamsAshley BannisterDillon Hart FrancisSonny Moore | Onika MarajJoshua AdamsAshley BannisterDillon Hart FrancisSonny Moore | J BeatzzBlank | Nicki Minaj (Lead Vocals, Rapper) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 86 contributors
OM
Onika Maraj
Writer
BH
Brittany Hazzard
Writer
JR
Jeremy Reid
Writer
AB
Ashley Bannister
Writer
DH
Dillon Hart Francis
Writer
JA
Joshua Adams
Writer
LW
Leland Wayne
Writer
RD
Rasool Diaz
Writer
SM
Sonny Moore
Writer
JN
June Nawakii
Writer · Producer
RS
Rashad Smith
Writer · Producer
AT
Abel Tesfaye
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Queen
Who produced Queen by Nicki Minaj?
Queen was produced by a team including Murda Beatz, Hit-Boy, 40 (Noah Shebib), and Boi-1da, among others. Nicki Minaj served as executive producer and co-wrote every track on the album.
Did Nicki Minaj write all the songs on Queen herself?
No. Nicki Minaj co-wrote every track on Queen with producers and featured artists. Collaborators including Eminem, Ariana Grande, the Weeknd, Lil Wayne, Future, and Swae Lee received co-writing credits on their respective tracks.
What chart position did Chun-Li by Nicki Minaj reach on the Billboard Hot 100?
Chun-Li debuted at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the lead single from Queen and one of the highest-charting singles from the album. It was produced by Murda Beatz.
Who features on Queen by Nicki Minaj?
Queen features a large roster of collaborators including Eminem, Ariana Grande, the Weeknd, Lil Wayne, Future, Swae Lee, and Foxy Brown across its 19 tracks. The album was Minaj's most collaborative project up to that point.
What chart position did Barbie Dreams by Nicki Minaj reach?
Barbie Dreams peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track interpolates the Notorious B.I.G.'s Just Playing (Dreams) and features Minaj rapping about male celebrities, produced by Hit-Boy.
What certifications did Queen by Nicki Minaj receive?
Queen received Platinum certification from the RIAA in the United States in January 2019. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 with 185,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.
What chart position did Queen by Nicki Minaj reach on the Billboard 200?
Queen debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 with 185,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, behind Travis Scott's Astroworld. It also peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart.