Nicki Minaj talks New Album, says Alter-Ego will be Heavily Featured

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Fans knew Nicki Minaj was a little eccentric, but they did not discover who Nicki truly was until Pink Friday was released. It was then when fans were introduced to Roman Zolanski. For months, Nicki Minaj had taken disses from Lil' Kim, but Roman Zolanski handled the situation.

Last night, Nicki Minaj re-lived the success of her debut album, having won the award for 'Best Hip Hop Video' for her "Super Bass" single. After winning the award, Nicki Minaj talked with MTV about her upcoming album. Nicki Minaj revealed Roman Zolanski would have a bigger role on her upcoming album.

Months ago, Nicki Minaj revealed there was a little boy living inside of her. She said the little boy inside of her was named Roman Zolanski. Nicki warned those who were not familiar with him yet that they would be soon enough. Despite no new music from Nicki Minaj, yet, she will likely release her second album sometime this year.

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Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass" highest-charting Female-led single since 2002

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Ever since she first rose to fame, Nicki Minaj has been breaking records. Signing with Young Money only helped to boost her image. When she released her debut album, Pink Friday, Nicki single-handedly returned femcees to prominence.

Nicki Minaj's wave has continued nine months following the release of her debut album. Her latest single, "Super Bass," debuted earlier this summer. The video was released last month and has been on all the top websites and television networks.

All of the promotion for the single has paid off, as the song has risen to number three on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest-charting single since Missy Elliott's "Work It" single in 2002.

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New Video of the Day: Nicki Minaj - "Super Bass"

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Nicki Minaj warns of New Album

By The Hip Hop Writer
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.

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