Freedom

Nicki Minaj

About Freedom

"Freedom" is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj, for the reissue of her second studio album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, subtitled The Re-Up (2012). It was written by Minaj, Matthew Burnett, and Matthew Samuels. Production was helmed by Samuels under his stage name Boi-1da. The song was released for digital download by Cash Money Records in the US and Canada on November 2, 2012 and in other countries on November 6, 2012. It was serviced to US urban radio on November 27 and to mainstream radio in the United Kingdom the following day. "Freedom" is a downtempo hip hop and R&B song that features a "sonically breezy" soundscape, complied with ambient riffs, pop-inspired synths, and soft pop choruses. To promote the song, an accompanying music video for the song was released on November 15, 2012. It was shot mainly in black and white, and features Minaj in a variety of scenes such as a deserted area with a boat, dressed as a Queen on a throne, and is interspersed with scenes of nature. The song peaked at number 17 on the UK R&B Chart, number 23 on the US Rap Songs, and number 31 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. "Freedom" was promoted with several live performances, most notably the American Music Awards of 2012. 


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2012
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They'll never thank me for opening doors
But they ain't even thank Jesus when he died on the cross
Cause your spirit is ungrateful
Bitches is so hateful, I remain a staple
My career's been the pinkprint
When I retire, tell 'em think pink
Pink Friday is the imprint
And these bitches basic, instinct
Oh shit, my commercial's on
Did I really body bitches with commercial songs?
Did I really prophecy every thing I do?
But before I continue let me thank my crew
So that was Young Wayne, Mack Maine, Baby and Slim came
Tezz and EI told me it wouldn't be in vain
Cause prior to me signing I could've went insane
And even now I think, "Do I really want this fame?"
Let me get up and go, 700 to go overseas for a show
Everybody get quiet when I'm starting the show
Man, I'm birthing these artists and I'm starting to show

[Chorus: x2]
I feel free, I feel freedom
Why they mad? You should see them
Burn an L cause it's crazy in here
Crazy in here, crazy in here

Who I wanna work with? Nobody! 99% of them is nobody
Bitches acting like they killing shit, OK
When I check these bitches guns, no bodies
These niggas is fake fucks and opportunists
Niggas spend they last dime to say the copped the soonest
Why these niggas going broke to get your approval?
Pretty soon, they'll be back up on them Ramen Noodles
B-B-B-bible, Queen is the title
And if you are my rival, then that means you're suicidal
And if you in the club then it's a Young Money recital
I'm just that vital, I'm busy, never idle
I'm ya idol, I'm ya idol, I'm ya mothafuckin' idol
Pink Friday in Macy's, thongs and some pasties
(Yo, what other female rapper perfume in here? Cause I must've missed it)
12 milli to kick my feet up, get ready this is the Re-up

[Chorus]

Mirror, mirror, won't you realize? I just have to decide
What you hiding from? What you hiding from?
Hiding baby

Would you, would you, give your
Would you, would you, give your
Would you, would you, give your all for yours

[Chorus]

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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: Matthew Burnette, Matthew Samuels, Onika Maraj

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

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Freedom" by Nicki Minaj was released on November 2, 2012.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of the reissued version of her sophomore album, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up."
Song Genre
"Freedom" is a down-tempo hip hop and R&B song.
Production
The song was produced by Boi-1da and Matthew Burnett.
Song Length
The song has a duration of 4 minutes and 47 seconds.
Lyric Symbolism
In the lyrics, Minaj compares her struggles as a singer in the music industry to the struggles of a slave seeking freedom.
Music Video
The music video for "Freedom" was premiered on November 19, 2012. It features Minaj in various glamorous and historic settings, correlating to the song's themes of liberation and triumph.
Chart Performance
It charted at number 31 on the UK R&B Chart and number 23 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
Critical Response
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its introspective nature and mature sound.
Live Performance
Minaj performed "Freedom" at the 40th American Music Awards on November 18, 2012, marking the song's debut live performance.

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