Nicki Minaj has finally unveiled "Pink Friday 2" after multiple delays.
Minaj's fifth studio album is framed as a sequel to her 2010 debut, which spawned hits like "Moment 4 Life" and "Super Bass." It's her first full-length release of new material since 2018's "Queen."
In an interview with Vogue, Minaj described "Pink Friday 2" as an optimistic return to form.
"When I look back at a lot of my music, I'm like, Oh, my God, where was the me in it?" she said. "So for this album, I went back to the old game plan."
The 22-song tracklist features guest appearances from longtime collaborators like Drake, Lil Wayne, and Future, as well as newcomers to Minaj's Barbie-pink world, like J. Cole and Lourdiz.
Numerous samples include Billie Eilish's "When the Party's Over," Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," Blondie's "Heart of Glass," and Junior Senior's "Move Your Feet."
Keep reading to see what critics have said about the new album so far.