Pound the Alarm

Nicki Minaj

About Pound the Alarm

"Pound the Alarm" is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj, serving as a single from her second studio album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. The song was written by RedOne, Carl Falk, Rami Yacoub, Bilal Hajji, and Achraf Jannusi, with co-writing credits from Minaj, and production was handled by RedOne, Falk and Yacoub and was released as the fifth single, but third international single on June 12, 2012 by Young Money. The song was actually not to be released as a single, as Minaj posted a poll on her website asking fans to choose the next single. "Va Va Voom" originally won the poll, with "Whip It" second and "Pound the Alarm" as third. However, owing to the number of airplay requests, Minaj scrapped "Va Va Voom" and went ahead with "Pound the Alarm". Musically, "Pound the Alarm" is a Eurodance song. The song talks about having a good time, and partying all night (as well as going to festivals/carnivals, as the music video portrays), however it does feature a verse with Minaj warning her lover. The song entered the top ten in countries including Finland, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. The song also charted on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking inside the top twenty and number 1 on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart. 


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2012
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Oh, oh, oh, come fill my glass up a little more
We 'bout to get up, and burn this floor
You know we getting hotter, and hotter
Sexy and hotter, let's shut it down
Yo, what I gotta do to show these girls that I own 'em
Some call me Nicki, and some call me Roman
Skeeza, pleeza, I'm in Ibiza
Giuseppe Zanotti, my own sneaker
Sexy, sexy that's all I do
If you need a bad bitch
Let me call a few
Pumps on and them little mini skirts is out
I see some good girls, I'mma turn 'em out
OK bottle, sip, bottle, guzzle
I'm a bad bitch, no mussel, hey?
Bottle, sip, bottle, guzzle
I'm a bad bitch, no mussel, let's go

Music, makes me, high

Oh, oh, oh, come fill my glass up a little more
We 'bout to get up, and burn this floor
You know we getting hotter, and hotter
Sexy and hotter, let's shut it down

Pound the alarm!
Pound the alarm!

I wanna do it for the night, night
So get me now, and knock this over
I wanna do it like you like, like
Come get me, baby we're not getting younger
I just want you tonight, night
Baby we won't do it for life

Music, makes me, high

Oh, oh, oh, come fill my glass up a little more
We 'bout to get up, and burn this floor
You know we getting hotter, and hotter
Sexy and hotter, let's shut it down

Pound the alarm!
Pound the alarm!
Alarm, alarm, alarm, alarm

Oh, oh, oh, come fill my glass up a little more
We 'bout to get up, and burn this floor
You know we getting hotter, and hotter
Sexy and hotter, let's shut it down

Pound the alarm!
Pound the alarm!

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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: Achraf Jannusi, Bilal Hajji, Carl Falk, Nadir Khayat, Onika Tanya Maraj, Rami Yacoub

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"Pound the Alarm" is a song by American rapper and singer-songywriter Nicki Minaj, released as the fourth single from her second studio album, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," in 2012.
Genre and Style
Classified under the genre of dance-pop, electro house, and Europop, this fast-tempo track is considered a party anthem with influences of Caribbean music.
Charts Achievement
"Pound the Alarm” peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and reached the top ten in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada, seeing significant chart success.
Collaborations
The song was co-written by Minaj with RedOne, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, Bilal Hajji, and Achraf Jannusi.
Music Video
Its official music video, released in July 2012, features a carnival theme inspired by Minaj’s Trinidian heritage and was shot in her birthplace of Trinidad and Tobago.
Awards
In 2012, the video received a nomination for Best Female Video at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Live performances
Minaj has performed the song at a variety of events, including the 2012 Wireless Festival, the 2012 T in the Park festival, and her Pink Friday Tour.
Sales Achievement
The song has sold 1 million copies in the United States, earning a platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Critical Reception
Despite its commercial success, the song had mixed reviews from critics. Some hailed it as a club anthem, while others criticized it for lacking in lyrical depth.
Radio Edits
The radio edit of the song removes some of the more explicit lyrics, making it more suitable for a mainstream audience.
Album Impact
It played a major role in helping "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" reach number one on the US Billboard 200 and top 10 in several other countries.

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