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Starships
Nicki Minaj
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- Album
- Pink Friday ... Roman Reloaded
- Released
- 2011
- Genres
- Length
- 3:31
- Tempo
- 125 BPM
- Label
- Nicki Minaj/Cash Money
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About this song
The single was released on February 14, 2012, as part of Nicki Minaj's second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. The track marked her move from urban crossover rapper to mainstream pop artist, made with help from producer and songwriter RedOne, and it followed the success of her song Super Bass.
What it's about
The song is about defying expectations and realizing your potential, a lesson that is close to Nicki Minaj's heart.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 19 other songs, like “What's gen z doing nowadays? by elxnce”.
- Covered 13 times, including “Starships by Above the Broken (Ft. John Easterly)”.
- Written by Rami, Bilal “The Chef” Hajji, Carl Falk, RedOne, Wayne Hector and Nicki Minaj.
- Produced by Carl Falk, RedOne and Rami.
- Recorded at Conway Studios.