She cleared up the original concept and talked about the experience: "[Nicki's] taking over, she's re-upping, she's re-loading, so that was just Colin's off-the-wall concept and idea but I love it. "[11] She also defined it as being "a little bit funkier. [38], Cassie explained everyone had an opportunity to play on set with their interpretation of the track, and she came up with the idea of sporting a men's suit with Ken doll-inspired hair while counting money to "mock the boys a little bit." Over the years he has also quoted the likes of … "[13] Minaj and Cassie had previously collaborated on the unreleased song "Fuck U Silly," that was leaked online in January 2010. A judge handed a significant win to Nicki Minaj on Wednesday, finding that she did not commit copyright infringement when she created a song based on Tracy Chapman’s “Baby Can I Hold Yo… [17] It also has a "throbbing beat, harsh basslines and hyperactive breaks. "[12] "I love her verses on this record, she went in," Cassie told MTV News about working with Minaj, "I love when women collab and are all about girl power. "[21] Writing for Artistdirect, Rick Florino gave the song five out of five stars, calling it "one of Minaj's best tracks yet and a landmark song for 2012," thanking her for "changing the game again" and claiming that "there's no one as exciting as Nicki Minaj in either pop or hip hop. Gerrick D. Kennedy from the Los Angeles Times commented that Minaj has "married the two styles" of rap and pop with "The Boys," adding that the song "begs for immediate radio play" and is a "fresh reminder of the Minaj tracks her rap fans love. He then decided to quote a few lyrics from “Moment 4 Life” in order to get his point across. A scene is shown of a man unconsciously knocked out with sounds of fire alarms going off. This is far from the first time Melber has light-heartedly quoted an artist during a news segment. [24], The song garnered praise from contemporary music critics. "[22] Robbie Daw from Idolator said that the song "probably won't shake out as being the most memorable entry into Nicki's canon of jams," applauding Cassie's vocal contribution: "we dig the way Cassie's soft vocals glide in atop a shimmery acoustic guitar. "The Singles Bar: Nicki Minaj featuring Cassie, "The Boys, "Nicki Minaj "The Boys" Song Review – 5 out of 5 Stars @ARTISTdirect", "Nicki Minaj & Cassie's "The Boys": Listen To The 'Roman Reloaded: The Re-Up' Single", "Nicki Minaj Releases Stupid, Fun Video for "The Boys (feat. "[53] The music video was nominated for Best Art Direction at the 2013 MVPA Awards. "[18] Popdust's Nate Jones gave four out of five stars to the track, saying that it is "catchy as hell, but with enough 'credibility'. Dancers are seen doing choreography in the salon and Cassie begins to sing the chorus again while sitting down in the same setting, dressed in a blue men's suit, holding a stack of money that she proceeds to throw in the air as she joins the dancers. It was written by Minaj, Anjulie Persaud, Jonas Jeberg and Jean Baptiste, and produced by the latter two.The song was released on September 13, 2012, through Cash Money, Young Money and Universal Republic as the lead single from the reissue of Minaj's … "[9] Mickey Woods from Glamour felt that "The Boys" is "just as rainbow-brite spaz-tastic as we've come to expect from Nicki," elaborating, "Kaleidoscopic in its scope, the song practically zig-zags through genres and rapid-fire rhyme schemes while somehow managing to sound catchy enough to give me one of those insta-sugar boosts that only the catchiest pop music can give. Cassie! [Verse 4: Nicki Minaj] Ayo, Draco got that kick-back When it kick-back, you can't get yo shit back In fact this that bitch that "I hate small talk, I don't fuck with chit-chat" AC just stopped workin' "[1] On September 10, 2012, Minaj revealed through Twitter that the song's title was "The Boys" and that a "real pretty" female would be collaborating with her on it, along with a music video being planned for the track. Nicki goes big—literally—with a song about butts, sex, and more butts, backed by a “Baby Got Back” sample, nonetheless. Minaj begins walking down a colorful street rapping to the song, with men behind her dressed in pink holding umbrellas. "[31], Minaj announced that a video for "The Boys" was in the works during a Twitter Q&A with fans in early September 2012. Ahhh my first American songwriting release!!! "[18] The lyrics include references to the songs "Hey Soul Sister" by Train[failed verification] and "Technologic" by Daft Punk. Earlier this week, he took lyrics from 21 Savage’s “A Lot” to emphasize Donald Trump’s laundry list of problems. "[35] Popdust recounted the video as Minaj and Cassie embarking "on giving a tutorial in how to make certain boys – the kind who've probably done you wrong or will soon do you wrong – jealous, and maybe a little scared for their well-being," and added that the opening newspaper headline warning was reminiscent of another "femme fatale" collaboration, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé's "Telephone. "The Boys" is a song recorded by Trinidadian-American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj and American singer Cassie. "[44] Stereogum's Tom Breihan posted that the video had "vicious day-glo absurdity" levels, drawing comparisons between Cassie's looks and Grace Jones, referencing "a futuristic motorcycle thing that may have escaped from a 2002 Jadakiss video. It was written by Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Rickard Göransson and Minaj, and produced by Martin, Göransson and Ilya, with Kuk Harrell serving as a vocal producer. Earlier this week, he took lyrics from 21 Savage’s “A Lot” to emphasize Donald Trump’s laundry list of problems. "[27] Sal Cinquemani from Slant Magazine positively expressed that the song "mixes hard and soft, with Minaj's Daft Punk-inspired flow complemented by an acoustic guitar-accompanied chorus. [9] In the lyrical content, it appears to have Minaj rapping her "most ferocious lines" according to Pitchfork, exemplified by: "I tell 'em Nicki be chillin'/ I'ma keep hurting their feelings/ Because you'll never be Jordan/ You couldn't even be Pippen/ You couldn't even be trippin'/ You can't afford a vacation/ I'm out in Haiti with Haitians/ I go to Asia with Asians/ You mad dusty/ You a lil' dusty possum/ I just come through with the six like my name was Blossom. The scene then cuts to Cassie in a white bikini in a pink and white polka dotted room with a giant ball of the same pattern. It features a mix of synth swoops, syncopated percussion and gurgling acoustic guitar arpeggios by Jeberg and Baptiste. "[9], Lauren Nostro from Complex pointed out "it was captivating as we had hoped" and "marks the debut of Cassie's big return as a pop star. “There’s no more significant amount of time than for life. Over the years he has also quoted the likes of 50 Cent, Jay-Z, and Drake. "The Boys" is a song recorded by Trinidadian-American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj and American singer Cassie. It was Minaj's last single to be released by Universal Republic before the label went defunct and its artists roster moved to the revived Republic Records. The scene changes to Minaj crashing a pink car, with men smirking at her as she steps out wearing a yellow and pink wig. It's not that we're against the boys; we just wanted to sing about them. “And just as Nicki declared herself in this very moment a king, the question here is if the Speaker will ultimately slay Goliath with a constitutional sling.”. [2][3] A day later, Minaj tweeted "Thursday" which was believed to be the release date of the single. The song was released on September 13, 2012, through Cash Money, Young Money and Universal Republic as the lead single from the reissue of Minaj's second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up (2012). Goodbyes Lyrics: Me and Kurt feel the same, too much pleasure is pain / My girl spites me in vain, all I do is complain / She needs something to change, need to take off the e-e-edge / So fuck it News, "I'm actually going to drop my new single like next week. Cassie), "Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up - Album Review", "New Song: Nicki Minaj Featuring Cassie, 'The Boys, "Nicki Minaj Channels 'Love And Hip-Hop' Vixen On 'The Boys, "Is Anyone Else On a Bubblegum Sugar-High From Watching Nicki Minaj's "The Boys" Video? "[26], A writer for The Huffington Post stated: "The track is actually interesting because it vacillates from rap song to some version of a downtempo singer-songwriter tune. Nicki Minaj lyrics - 240 song lyrics sorted by album, including "Boss Ass Bitch (Remix)", "I'm Legit", "Fly". not Nicki Minaj being quoted like she’s a political scientist IKTR!!! Various clips of Minaj and Cassie appear as the chorus goes, including Minaj bouncing on the ball as she raps along. Minaj sensually touches Cassie, dancing in precarious positions along Cassie's waistline and thighs. Get the latest music news, watch video clips from music shows, events, and exclusive performances from your favorite artists. [47] Katie Hasty from HitFix noted that it "will ring familiar, albeit in furious colors of magenta, aggressive greens, volcanic reds and the rapper's favorite color" on the track that "takes solid aim at the boys of hip-hop, how they expect their "love" to be hand-delivered as a commodity," and that its creators also tried to mix up the genders with the styling in the visuals, "by putting Cassie in a suit without a shirt on underneath, for instance, or Nicki rocking denim in a princess-styled two-piece. For unknown reasons, the album was delayed and the song was subsequently played for Minaj during sessions for The Re-Up. Nicki Minaj confirmed the re-release of Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded and its lead single in September 2012 at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, telling E! [14][15], The BBC described "The Boys" as having "a mix of dancehall, folk and machine gun beats. Minaj joins Cassie in the polka-dotted scene, donning a blue and pink wig this time, and a yellow and black outfit with blue shoes, while Cassie continues to sing her part. [21] Artistdirect characterized the song by stating that it "stirs a perfect storm between clever hip hop, potent pop, and soulful acoustic pondering." [39][40][41], Rolling Stone described the music video as "chock full of two things: fire and the color pink. [32] The music video was directed by Colin Tilley, who had worked with Minaj in the music video for "I Am Your Leader" earlier that year. ", "Cassie Talks About Her Upcoming Album, Whitney Houston's Career, Shares Advice From Diddy & More", "Nicki Minaj And Cassie Team Up To 'Make Fun' of 'The Boys, "Nicki Minaj Heats Up Cassie's Aptly Titled 'F*ck U Silly, "New Music: Cassie f/ Nicki Minaj - 'F**k U Silly, "BBC - Music - Review of Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up", "Nicki Minaj takes 'The Boys' to task in new single". Its lyrical content is described as a "fun but pithy kiss-off to men who try to buy love with money and jewels." "[51][52] MTV's Nadeska Alexis selected "Cassie's transformation into a man, sporting a dark blue suit with cropped neon hair, is our favorite look. Commercially, the single appeared on a few record charts, such as the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles, where it peaked at number fourteen, and number forty-one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. [6], "The Boys" takes origins from a demo originally recorded solely by Cassie called "Money on Love," intended to be the singer's second single from her second studio album, following "King of Hearts." "[23] MuuMuse's Bradley Stern called the duet "fiery" and "robo-tastic," also comparing "The Boys" to Minaj's previous singles "Super Bass" and "Stupid Hoe. Initially a track recorded by Cassie for her second studio album under the title "Money on Love," it was subsequently played for Minaj during sessions for The Re-Up, who decided to keep Cassie's vocals but wrote her own verses with certain production portions also being re-worked. "[29] Nadeska Alexis of the same publication wrote that "the rapper has finally found a bit of balance between her hip-hop roots and her pop persona," attributing that to the fact "while the radio-ready beat is certainly pop, Minaj also gets back to spitting bars," noticing Cassie's "sugary hook. Towards the end of the music video, Minaj is seen playing with her hair, as Cassie appears in another scene sitting on a lip shaped couch and Minaj smiling in her T-Rex automobile. Key lyrics: “Middle fingers up ... “Fire Burns,” Nicki Minaj. Though generally categorized as a mix of pop and hip hop, "The Boys" also incorporates elements of other genres, such as dancehall and folk music in its production. Her firstborn son turned three months old Wednesday. "[45] Carrie Battan of Pitchfork stated the "bubblegummy single" had the "brightest video ever," detailing it as "an epic, rainbow-bright, gender-bending tale of revenge crimes against the entire male population. Minaj can be heard saying, "Whoa, I wanna live on this block. "[46], Billboard's Erika Ramirez commented that "both ladies wow the working gentlemen with their 'tude and revealing outfits, from swimwear to sexy menswear" in the clip. Cassie plays an androgynous-looking character, inspired by the Ken doll, that "mocks the boys a little bit." More clips from previous scenes of Minaj and Cassie interacting are continuously shown throughout the visuals. The scene changes to a woman reading a newspaper with Minaj's photo on the cover next to the headline "Barber Shop Burns Down After "Freak" Flame-Thrower Accident," Minaj is then quickly seen looking maliciously at the camera indicating her as the culprit. Cassie is shown singing the chorus in the same setting with a yellow mohawk, multicolored blazer, white pants and black platforms, with men gazing in awe while ostentatiously lusting after her, as women continue to roller skate in the background. "[28] MTV's Michael Depland remarked that "on her latest banga, Nicki spits hot rhymes while Cassie brings the smooth vocals," and recognized they "make a pretty spectacular team. "[10] "It's more of an in-your-face, tougher Cassie. The song was first sent to hot adult contemporary radio on 28 July 2014 … "[18] Cassie's parts, written by Canadian pop singer Anjulie,[19][20] are backed up by a guitar line. "Bang Bang" is a song recorded by English singer Jessie J, American singer Ariana Grande, and Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj. Minaj is now rapping the last verse of the track and opens the scene with a flamethrower, donning a blonde wig, wearing a denim bra and a skirt, in a crime scene set in a burnt down barbershop, with blazing blue flames and unconscious men behind her. "Anjulie on Twitter: "check it!! "[49] Spin declared "the clip melds cartoonish hyper-sexuality with a murderous rampage," defining it as "outlandish and revealingly attired. "[34] She teased still shots from the video in the days leading up to its release. It was really cool. It was written by Minaj, Anjulie Persaud, Jonas Jeberg and Jean Baptiste, and produced by the latter two. "[16] It was written by Minaj, Anjulie Persaud, along with Jonas Jeberg and Jean Baptiste, who produced and co-produced the track respectively. "[42] Vibe called it "steamy" and "sexuality-challenging,"[43] and explored discussion of women "exhibiting lesbian curiosity. Directed by Colin Tilley, the video was met with generally positive reception. '"[22], The song is about a "pithy kiss-off to men who try to buy love with money and jewels. [2] It was filmed later that month at a closed studio set in Los Angeles. Minaj decided to keep Cassie's vocals on the track, but re-wrote the majority of the verses and additional production elements were also included. "[48] At Hip-Hop Wired, Kazeem Famuyide wrote they delivered a video that "seems to be made for the hyper-media generation of GIF-makers and Tumblr addicts. An accompanying music video premiered on Vevo on October 18, 2012, and was teased by Minaj with a behind-the-scenes featurette earlier that month. [33] Behind-the-scenes footage was shared online on October 3, 2012, showing a colorful pink set with Minaj wearing neon colored clothing and driving around a block in a "souped-up pink whip" featuring "Barb-inspired delights" and her alter ego Roman's own ice cream parlor. Musically, it features strong basslines and synthesizers, along with guitar riffs and rapping. I've never done a video that's actually felt like pop art when I was on the set. [39][40], Minaj and Cassie go through many costume changes in the video. 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[4] The song was released on September 13, 2012, being made available for digital download via the iTunes Store.
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