Birdman and Apple Music are working together in a Cash Money empire documentary titled, “Before Anythang: The Story Behind The Cash Money Records Empire.” The film is narrated by Brian “Birdman” Williams and executive produced by himself. Being the first film from Cash Money Films, you’ll get a real insight of Birdman’s life including legal problems and his come-up from the streets of New Orleans to Cash Money. Before Anythang will be dropping exclusively on Apple Music later this week on February 16. The label is also revealing a soundtrack to go along with the production, which is going to be featuring Jacquees and DeJ Loaf‘s single “At the Club.”
Be ready on February 16 for Cash Money’s first film ever. Watch a sneak peak of it below.
Everyone and their mother knows who Nicki Minaj is. She has had 82 Billboard “Hot 100” entries and 13 Top 10 Billboard hits. She has been around since 2009 and continues to top herself. With over 80 songs on the Billboard chart, it is hard to figure out what are her stand out tracks. Since I have been following her since the beginning of her career I can tell you what are the best ones to listen to, and the ones to avoid. Nicki had a strong start, which is why so many of her best songs are on Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. In about 2011/2012 she really started experimenting with her style, which produced some of her worst tracks. Currently, she is featured on every track so it’s hard to keep coming up with new ideas when you are spitting fire constantly for the last eight years. Here are my top tracks and worst tracks by the queen of rap:
My top picks:
DID IT ON’ EM:
This has to be one of my favorite rap songs of all time. The pure swag that emulates off this track cannot be ignored. The verse about how these bitches are her sons was a revolutionary line that appears in all of the other tracks she has produced. It set the bar for herself as a rapper that should be feared. You can’t listen to this track without thinking you are the baddest bitch to ever live.
Roman’s Revenge (feat. Eminem):
Minaj and Eminem team up on this track to scare everyone who is listening. Not only is this track produced to perfection, it has a crazy theme with a high energy chorus. Eminem completely kills his verse to the point where he overshines Nicki. I would say this is one of the best verses Eminem has put out.
Nicki’s verse in Monster:
You know I had to mention it.
Itty Bitty Piggy:
This song was one of the huge reasons why she got famous so of course, it is one of her best songs.
Yo Gotti – Rake It Up ft. Nicki Minaj:
This is a relatively recent release. I felt like Nicki really gave it her all in this verse, which I was missing since I felt like she was getting too comfortable in her position. Could it be that Cardi B scared her?
Beez In The Trap:
This song not only was great, but the music video gave it a great visual element to set it over the top.
Big Sean – Dance (A$$) Remix ft. Nicki Minaj:
This song is just all around incredible. A song dedicated to ass shouldn’t be this good. Nicki lays down one of her greatest verses of her career and sends this song to superstardom. If you haven’t memorized the lyrics yet you have lived under a rock.
Her Worst Songs:
Katy Perry- Swish Swish feating Nicki Minaj:
Although Nicki was the highlight of the music video, I really don’t get why she would have such a bad verse for the track. It seems like she put it together in less than 10 minutes. She is definitely starting to get too comfortable.
Stupid Hoe:
I am actually amazed that Nicki survived the backlash that came from this song. Almost everyone in 2012 was talking about how trash this song was. Luckily she didn’t let it bring her down and she never released a song like this again.
Anaconda:
I’m sorry but I hate “Anaconda”. I don’t know what is so appealing about having another song sampled over her raps about her ass. It is just boring and I never understood the hype. It’s just lazy.
Swalla:
When I watched this music video I died laughing because of all the music video cliches. This song highlights everything that is wrong with society current day and I have no idea why it got all the views that it did. Nicki really cashed a paycheck with this one.
No Frauds- Nicki Minaj, Drake, Lil Wayne:
This song was supposed to be a diss track for Remy Ma, but Nicki basically dissed herself. The only thing that saves this song is the chorus. I have NO idea why Nicki has decided to throw “Ellen Degeneres” lines into her songs now but it has to go. It isn’t cute Nicki and it makes no sense.
So what are your best and worst Nicki tracks? Do you agree or disagree?
Lil Uzi Vert released a new single from his album Luv Is Rage 2and it certainly doesn’t disappoint. On October 10th he released “The Way Life Goes” on Youtube and it is starting to climb the charts.
Check out the song here:
Sources say that he is singing about his ex-girlfriend Brittany Byrd. If I was her I would take him back after this song. Who wouldn’t want to date Lil Uzi Vert? I’m honestly in love with him.
This song is different from the typical breakup song. Instead of being sad and angry about the situation he takes comfort in the closure. One can really tell the pain he has gone through, but it is combined with a melancholy acceptance. The positivity of looking towards the future is what is missing from music these days. One can complain and complain non stop about their ex-girlfriend, but the acknowledgment that it is not a possibility anymore is what gives this song an edge. Lil Uzi Vert has the talent to create dance music with sad lyrics, and this is why I keep coming back to his music. In his hit single, “XO TOUR Llif3” he sings, “Baby, I am not afraid to die, Push me to the edge, All my friends are dead, Push me to the edge, All my friends are dead, Push me to the edge, All my friends are dead, Push me to the edge” and it seems like this song follows the same theme.
Lil Uzi Vert also released a remix featuring Nicki Minaj on December 4th, complete with a music video.
Watch the Music Video here:
I personally don’t think that the Nicki verse really added to the song. It doesn’t make sense to have Nicki talking about her “real good coochie” in the middle of the song. The song really revolves around letting go of someone and the verse just seems thrown in. Although I thought that it shouldn’t have been added I did like her call back verse to one of her first songs, “Itty Bitty Piggy.” I also liked the line “If you fucked it up with Nicki, You feel pretty fucking shitty.” That being said, I have no idea why she would rap about pita bread on the last line. Anyways, Nicki gives us eye candy in the video but why does she never show up to the video shoots?
The visuals in this video are simple but they say a lot. Lil Uzi Vert is tied to a tree with rope sitting next to his grave, unable to die but also unable to get up and leave. He seems like he is stuck in time. Also, the rope looks like it could be easily undone, which shows his lack of energy. He is unaffected by the pitbull that is trying to attack him. He is awaiting his funeral but no one shows up.
The artistry that Uzi puts in this song shows that he is an artist here to stay. If he keeps releasing striking material like this he definitely won’t be subbed at next year’s Grammys.
