Showing posts with label fly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fly. Show all posts
Friday, September 9, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
J.R. Rotem speaks on producing Nicki Minaj's "Fly"
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Hitmaker, J.R. Rotem is known for crafting hits for Sean Kingston and many other big stars. His most-recent hit was Nicki Minaj's new single, "Fly." The song was a part of Nicki's Pink Friday debut, but was released during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.
J.R. Rotem explained how his relationship with Nicki Minaj formed, initially. Rotem admitted he was a fan, just like everyone else. One day, he reached out to Nicki Minaj and they began talking. Out of the gate, Rotem got her on a Jason Derulo track.
Explaining how he produced the track, J.R. Rotem said he laid the instrumental in a way that would display her vocals. He had her record the hook and left the verses blank. When he presented the track to Nicki, Rotem said it left her inspired to complete the track.
When thinking of a person to perform the hook, Nicki Minaj mentioned Rihanna and "Fly" was quickly recorded. Read more...
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Nicki Minaj warns of New Album
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Ever since the release of Pink Friday, fans have been waiting for word about a new Nicki Minaj album. Only months after she released her debut, Nicki said she would release another album before the end of this year. However, when the album release schedule was released, her album was nowhere to be found.
Nicki Minaj released her debut album only one month before the end of the year. Her singles from the album were actually geared towards the summer. With the summer season already in motion, her songs are getting radio play. Nicki is currently preparing for the release of videos for "Did it on Em," "Fly," and "Super Bass."
However, Nicki Minaj said her focus will change once those songs are released. She has been recording, while on tour, and the songs will make up her new album. Nicki Minaj said fans will know more than enough about her next album before the end of September 2011. Read more...
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