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Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes which most commonly manifests itself as auditory hallucinations, disorganized speech and thinking, and it is accompanied by significant social or occupational dysfunction. I used to think that Nicki Minaj’s schizophrenic persona was concocted, but after listening to her new album Roman Reloaded, it now appears that life has imitated art so thoroughly that there’s no longer a distinction. As is so often the case, I can only assume that Nicki Minaj’s schizophrenia was brought on extreme fame, a well documented cause of mental … ...Read the full album review
Fans can also check out Nicki Minaj's previous albums: Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (The Re-Up) | Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday
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Nicki Minaj - Pound the Alarm
Having twice tried to replicate the chart success of lead selection Starships and fallen short (see Beez in the Trap and Right by My Side), Nicki Minaj is pulling out the big guns for single number four off her sophomore set....Read More
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Nicki Minaj ft. Chris Brown - Right by My Side
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Nicki Minaj ft. 2 Chainz - Beez In The Trap
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Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Wayne - Roman Reloaded
Are you one of those Nicki Minaj fans who lamented the Young Money heavyweight “going pop?” Well get ready for a dope surprise—Roman Reloaded, the latest single and title track off the Young Money...Read More
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Nicki Minaj - Starships
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Nicki Minaj - Stupid Hoe
The Booth reaction to Roman in Moscow, the lead single off Nicki Minaj‘s sophomore set, was polarizing to say the least. While several die-hards came through with five-star reviews, many reacted to the noisy production,...Read More
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Nicki Minaj - Roman in Moscow
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DJBooth Album Review
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes which most commonly manifests itself as auditory hallucinations, disorganized speech and thinking, and it is accompanied by significant social or occupational dysfunction. I used to think that Nicki Minaj’s schizophrenic persona was concocted, but after listening to her new album Roman Reloaded, it now appears that life has imitated art so thoroughly that there’s no longer a distinction.
As is so often the case, I can only assume that Nicki Minaj’s schizophrenia was brought on extreme fame, a well documented cause of mental illness. Imagine for a moment that you’re one of the most famous women in music. Your last album sold over one million copies, literally thousands of people pay money to see you and companies are throwing endorsement deals at your feet. More importantly, everyone around you depends on you for a check, and so they do what anyone would do in that situation, they say yes: “An exorcist pageant at the Grammys – great idea Nicki!” “That track sounded great Nicki!” “Don’t listen to them, they’re haters Nicki!” Extreme fame creates an inescapable alternate reality for the superstar that’s nearly impossible to say sane in, and I can only assume that’s the reason so much of Roman Reloaded is so disconnected from reality.
Of course, that’s just my overly complicated theory. Roman Reloaded could also just be a bad album because, you know, people sometimes make bad albums. Either way, I defy anyone to enjoy listening to the album’s opening track, Roman Holiday. To be clear, this isn’t just the switching voices, hyperactive flow we got accustomed to on Pink Friday. Here both the production and Nicki’s delivery border on absurdist theater, at one point devolving into Nicki literally making noises. And I wish I could say that Holiday was the album’s low point, but that kind of musical decay pops up time and time again. Come on a Cone at first appears to be a tolerable straight rap cut before cutting into an almost impossible bad hook and according to the UN Human Rights Council, Stupid Hoe has been used to coerce confessions from innocent prisoners. It has to be said that Champion, featuring an excellent Nas verse, is one of Nicki’s most engaging tracks in memory, precisely because she drops the posturing and fame-hunting. It’s proof that behind all the acting is a legitimately talented artist.
And then, as is often the case with schizophrenics, the “rap” we’d heard on the first eight or so tracks of Roman Reloaded disappear and the album instantly becomes a parade of pop and club confections. Lead single Starships will undoubtedly be playing in a Coke commercial campaign this summer, as intended, and Pound the Alarm follows suit with an offering that European clubs will absolutely eat up. While catchy, ironically what makes Nicki unique disappears on tracks like Pound the Alarm – you could just as easily hear Rihanna giving the same performance, which apart from the quick rapped verse, also holds true for the more sex-focused Whip It. And I think we can expect Right By Your Side to be released as a single any minute now; it’s exactly the kind of bouncy relationship jam that’s dominated the charts lately. These tracks may not be particularly remarkable, but at least I can listen to them without cringing. Given a choice, I’ll take Nicki Minaj the catchy pop singer any day. Unfortunately, I don’t have a choice.
Roman Reloaded will most likely do well because music has become just another facet in Nicki Minaj’s branding campaign, and in an economy where generating headlines, and Facebook updates/tweets/etc., is your most valuable commodity, it’s no wonder that Nicki Minaj is a millionaire. I know while some will defend Roman Reloaded on the grounds that Nicki’s using the album’s extreme range to avoid being placed in a “box”, but ironically she’s only boxed herself in further. Frankly, I’m not particularly interested in putting Nicki in any particular box, or taking her out of one. I’m really only interested in listening to music that I, well, enjoy listening to, and frankly I have no real interest in listening to Roman Reloaded again. In fact, I’ll be actively avoiding it. You know, the same way you actively avoid crazy people on the street; just don’t make eye contact and hope they don’t notice you.
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Average Member Rating: Total Ratings: 24
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2012 |
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I knew this album would flop when i saw her perform roman holiday. I also heard a track which she collaborated with Jamaican artist beenie man which was also awful. Now after seeing this review, i will definitely be avoiding this album for sure. lol
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2012 |
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some of the songs were aight . champion, right by my side and gun shot are good songs imo .. whip it, puond the alarm and sex in the lounge will probably do well on radio and in the club . but she is very bad at choosing club productions, some how they all get ruined by some crazy parts . (so does spaceship, whip it and puond the alarm) .
but i dont see nobody enjoying the whole album, not even hardcore fans .. its too mixed .. 2,5 - ill round down |
| Posted on Apr 03, 2012 |
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#FreeRemy...when she gets out, the femcee game will be better again!
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2012 |
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"...and according to the UN Human Rights Council, Stupid Hoe has been used to coerce confessions from innocent prisoners"
LOL, that and the opening statements were one of a few hilarious parts of this review... I wanna listen to these tracks on youtube and see if I feel the same... I get a feeling that I would though haha, we'll see... |
| Posted on Apr 03, 2012 |
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does anything else needs to be said?
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2012 |
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I was a fan of Nicki Minaj, but this album is absolutely appalling. Champion is the only redeeming track in what is a mess of an album.
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2012 |
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REMEMBER: Even in this YMCMB era, "400 Degreez" remains the best-selling Cash Money Records album of all-time.
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2012 |
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This is back to back trash albums from her.. why is she famous again?..
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2012 |
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i dont get how people like this
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2012 |
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"Masquerade" will be the biggest song from this album and a monster record, mark my words. Nathan's choices of "Right By My Side" and "Pound The Alarm" will also see radio play.
It goes without saying that the first half outweighs the second half, although I'm not as negative on the album as a whole as most are. She is clearly going for mainstream and hit radio singles with this album and she definitely has a handful. Not my cup of tea, but her TM stans will eat it up. |
| Posted on Apr 03, 2012 |
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2 words. It's alright!
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2012 |
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Wait. This is music? This insults the term "noise".
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2012 |
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I'm actually not ashamed to say that I've enjoyed her rookie album, but on the other hand her sophomore try is by far the biggest piece of crap I've ever seen in my life.
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2012 |
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You hit it right on the head. I listened to the first 8 or so tracks on this last, and they were okay, but then right in the middle everything changed and this became unbearable. She needs to figure out how to balance all this if she wants to use her talent fully rather then wasting it just to be in some ad campaigns.
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2012 |
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That album is banging...I like pink Friday better...but this 1 is pretty good to...pink Friday was a lot rap...but pink Friday roman reloaded was a mix or rap and pop...I listen to all kinds of music so I liked the album...but everyone doesn't listen to pop music so the ones who dnt are going to say they dnt like the album but all together I give this album 4.0 and pink Friday gets 5.0
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2012 |
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That album is banging...I like pink Friday better...but this 1 is pretty good to...pink Friday was a lot rap...but pink Friday roman reloaded was a mix or rap and pop...I listen to all kinds of music so I liked the album...but everyone doesn't listen to pop music so the ones who dnt are going to say they dnt like the album but all together I give this album 4.0 and pink Friday gets 5.0
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2012 |
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Terrible album few decent songs the one that everybody described so not worth noting again. Only listen to for "Champion"
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2012 |
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2012 |
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Garbage... for fans out there that like this are influencing her to make garbage..Female weezy? well probably the weezy that is a sell out / make weak music
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2012 |
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this review was spot on!
'impossible bad hook and according to the UN Human Rights Council, Stupid Hoe has been used to coerce confessions from innocent prisoners.." lmao this had me weak! One of two things had to have taken place, she either over thought this concept and went wayyy to far or she basically went into the studio like "f*ck it theyll buy it anyway" |
| Posted on Apr 04, 2012 |
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I love it! The rap portion of the album is not the best, but to me the majority of the album is tight!
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2012 |
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This is a huge step down from Pink Friday which wasn't that good either.
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| Posted on Apr 05, 2012 |
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I actually like Nicky so here's a track-by-track review:
1. Roman Holiday - 4 -She always talks of being crazy an all that, well she can walk the talk, I appreciate that. 2. Come On A Cone - 1,5 -Uninteresting 3. I Am Your Leader - 1 -Uninteresting 4. Beez In The Trap - 2,5 -2 Chainz kinda annoying. Flow is better than the other two previous tracks. 5. Hov Lane - 1,5 6. Roman Reloaded -3,5 -Thank god Weezy Killed It 7. Champion - 4 -Nothing wrong with this track, nice feats. 8. Right by My Side - 2 -I actually dislike Breezy, so, you this is juste an averag popy track. 9.Sex In The Lounge - 3 -All right, Bobby V n Weezy did well. 10. Starships -3 -Catchy as @*#$!. Gets stuck in my head... And that's a criteria when in comes to charting wich is the purpose of this track. 11. Pound The Alarm -1,5 -Man... club music... At least on that track with Will.i.am she rapped... 12. Whip It -1 13. Automatic -1 -Unoriginal 14. Beautiful Sinner -3 -Obviously eventualy a single. Kinda something lady gaga would sing. 15. Marylin Monroe -3 -It's almost like soulful nicki is back... 16. Young Forever -2 -Halway between soulful and poppy. Not creative though. 17. Fire Burns -2,5 -I Like The Soft Violence. 18. Gun Shot -2 19. Stupid Hoe -3 ROFL 2,6 Average, a lot of songs are boring or bad, or club music, or ripoffs of popstars (whip is a wannabe rude boy, wich also suked), or jsut bad raps (where's that I get crazy raps, blazin an all that), and WHERE'S THE SOULFUL NICKI that did traks like Here I Am an all that? This album is a disappointment. The Pop Music money is too good for her to go back to a Rap/Soulfull album... I guess I'll go back to the mixtappes an Pink Friday |
| Posted on Apr 10, 2012 |
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As a rap fan her album will always be incomplete because of the pop songs and vise versa..she should do double albums if she wants to please both. Not feelings any of the pop songs I agree these are songs I can hear Rihanna doing. The only standouts are ..champion, Roman reloaded,by your side, beez n the trap and I'm your leader.. ironically each of those songs have guest appearances.
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2012 |
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you bitches dont know what your talking about this album has everything your lookinf 4
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| Posted on Jun 28, 2012 |
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This album is a example of a terrible hip-hop album and shows that Nicki better off as a pop artist than rapper.
Best Tracks: Right By My Side, Turn Me On (bonus) |
| Posted on May 29, 2013 |
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