Va Va Voom

Nicki Minaj

About Va Va Voom

"Va Va Voom" is a song by American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj from the deluxe version of her second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. It was released on September 12, 2012 by Young Money, Cash Money, and Universal Republic as the fifth single from the album. The song was written by Minaj, Lukasz Gottwald, Allan Grigg, Max Martin, and Henry Walter, and it was produced by Dr. Luke, Kool Kojak, and Cirkut. Being released as the fifth single, it was sent to UK radio stations on September 15, 2012 and later sent to Top 40 mainstream radio on October 23, 2012. It was planned to serve as the lead single, but its release was postponed at the last minute in favor of "Starships"; it was later released as a promotion for the album's reissue Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up. "Va Va Voom" is a dance-pop and electropop song with lyrics about sexual activity towards a male. Upon its release, the song received acclaim from critics, with it being catchy and radio-friendly. Commercially, the song entered the top twenty in countries including Ireland, Slovakia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. An accompanying music video was shot in December 2011, but was initially shelved after Minaj decided not to release "Va Va Voom" as the album's lead single, because she was not happy with the video's end result. 


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Just met a boy, just met a boy when
He could come inside of my play pen
Cause he look like a superstar in the makin'
So I think that I'm going in for the takin'

Hear through the grapevine that he cakin'
We could shoot a movie, he could the tapin'
Boom boom pow, this thing be shakin'
I ain't even tryin' to find out who he datin'

Cause I know that he got a wife at home
But I need just one night alone
If you keep playing those good ole' games
I'm a runaway-eh, I'm a runaway-eh-eh

I-I-I wanna give you one last option
I-I-I wanna give you one last chance
If-if you're looking for the main attraction
Just hold on tight and let me do my dance

If you want it, I'm gonna be
Va va voom voom
If you got it, you got it
You got that boom boom

If you want it, I'm gonna be
Va va voom voom
If you got it, you got it
You got that boom boom

Just met a boy, just met a boy when
He could become my little problem
Cause he look like he modellin' clothes in Dublin
So I think that he gettin' that green a goblin

Heard through the grapevine that he hang low
We could shoot a movie, could bang like Rambo
Boom boom pow, this thing's so bingo
Wondering if he can understand my lingo

Cause I know, he got a wife at home
But I need just one night alone
If you keep playing those good ole' games
I'm a runaway-eh, I'm a runaway-eh-eh

I-I-I wanna give you one last option
I-I-I wanna give you one last chance
If-if you're looking for the main attraction
Just hold on tight and let me do my dance

If you want it, I'm gonna be
Va va voom voom
If you got it, you got it
You got that boom boom

If you want it, I'm gonna be
Va va voom voom
If you got it, you got it
You got that boom boom

Boy I'm in this club slow mo
Don't mind if I do
And I can tell you're feelin' me from the jump
I wanna ride too
You got that hot shit, boy ya' blessed
Let me feel up on yo' chest
Flex in'
You da man, you da man one hundred grand
The same ole' game blow
Yes I play it everywhere
Come baby go there, stay there
Let me show how I run it to the playground
Come and get this va va voom voom

I-I-I wanna give you one last option
I-I-I wanna give you one last chance
If-if you're looking for the main attraction
Just hold on tight and let me do my dance

If you want it, I'm gonna be
Va va voom voom
It you got it, you got it
You got that boom boom

If you want it, I'm gonna be
Va va voom voom
It you got it, you got it
You got that boom boom

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Nicki Minaj

Onika Tanya Maraj (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj (/mɪˈnɑːʒ/), is a Trinidadian-born American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and model. Born in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and raised in Queens, New York City, she gained public recognition after releasing the mixtapes Playtime Is Over (2007), Sucka Free (2008), and Beam Me Up Scotty (2009). more »

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Written by: Allan Peter Grigg, Henry Russell Walter, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Onika Tanya Maraj

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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Release Information
"Va Va Voom" is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj from her second studio album, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded".
Song Production
The song was written by Minaj, Lukasz Gottwald, Allan Grigg, Max Martin, and Henry Walter, and was produced by Dr. Luke, Kool Kojak, and Cirkut.
Music Style
The song is identified as a blend of house, pop, and electropop, featuring heavy use of synthesizers.
Single Success
Initially, "Va Va Voom" was intended to be the lead single from "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded", but was eventually released as the fifth single on September 12, 2012.
Chart Performance
The song reached No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, also charting within the top 20 in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Music Video Release
The music video for "Va Va Voom" premiered on October 27, 2012, on UK music channels and Minaj's official VEVO channel.
Music Video Theme
The song's music video depicts Minaj as a fairy-tale damsel and a unicorn, with themes and visuals inspired by "Snow White", "Sleeping Beauty", and "Fairy Godmother".
Certified Status
"Va Va Voom" was certified platinum by the RIAA in February 2013, signifying one million units sold.
Live Performances
Minaj has performed "Va Va Voom" live several times, including on her Pink Friday Reloaded Tour in 2012 and at the 40th American Music Awards on November 18, 2012.
Digital Downloads
The song sold over 46,000 digital downloads in its opening week in the United States alone.
Reception
Critics' reactions to "Va Va Voom" were mixed. Some praised its infectious sound and catchy hooks, while others found it lackluster compared to her other material.

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