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Nicki Minaj - Roman's Revenge
Artist: Nicki Minaj
Featuring: Eminem
Producer: Swizz Beatz
Album: Pink Friday
Label: YM/CM/Universal Motown
The building is cold and sterile. You slowly walk the white halls until you reach the common area where all the patients come to play. Some are Scrabble champs, others mindlessly drool at Small Wonder reruns that play on the static filled screen. All of a sudden there’s a ruckus; it’s none other than the lone female schizo in the psych ward, Nicki Minaj, who’s being taken over yet again by Roman Zolanski, and this time he’s gone mad! He doesn’t drop names as to who he’s so pissed at, but apparently the b*tch is from Brooklyn, and he’s exacting Roman’s Revenge. Out of nowhere, the most talked about and feared bipolar patient in the building Eminem unleashes his alter ego Slim Shady, who continues his tradition of bodying anything he breathes on, including this Swizz Beatz produced track that coincidentally sounds like something he would’ve made for Busta Rhymes, and whose unspoken presence lurks the halls of this asylum. It’s clear Slim and Roman have set the spot ablaze with punchlines from every direction, but is it enough to make us fly over the cuckoo’s nest on Nov. 22 and pick up Pink Friday?
This song first appeared on the
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on November 8, 2010
Listen to More: Nicki Minaj , Eminem , Club Written by Jessica "Compton" Bennett
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Nicki and this production work by Swizzy make me nervous (Z looks to see if someone is standing over shoulder). Aside from the terror-filled, haunting baseline, though, there is a lot to like her - like Eminem, whose deranged thoughts fit the mold of this record very well. Nicki's debut should be quite interesting.
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| Posted on Nov 01, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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I think the "It's going down...basement" metaphor style is lazy and weak. Nicki demonstrated here just how old it can get.
Eminem's flow was ok, but his lyrics were on point! He was the only good part of this song. On another note, first time I heard the "mispronounce then correct yourself" was Fabolous on "Diamonds on My Damn Chain" in April of '07. It was undeniably clever then, but it's gotten old now. Was Fab the originator? |
| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Am I the only one who @*#$! loves this shit? Nicki and Em both came off strong and I'm really digging Swizzy on the boards for once. This may not be a classic by Eminem standards but, by Nicki standards, it doesn't get better than this. I'll give it a 4.5.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Roman's punchlines were weak compared to Slim's! I could definitely see Busta ripping a third verse here. Swizzy came through on this production.
If Nicki had pulled a 'Monster' style verse, she might have beasted Eminem. But then again, I doubt that'll ever happen. Solid offering. |
| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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The most emotion in the song should go to Swizz's beat. From the build up to when it finallys drops and just bangs. Nicki sounds tried as Roman whoever but at least she was entertaining. Em was good but dissapointing from what I expected.
When did Em all of sudden start doing so many songs with YM? Is he going work with Tyga or Birdman next? |
| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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agree with audio about the busta verse. fits with my fresh off halloween vibe
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Wow. I was scared to hear this at first, the two craziest rappers right now... it was great
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Continuously impressed with how much excitement and ENERGY that Nicki brings to every track she touches. I really can't understand the haters when they complain that she's annoying, Nicki Minaj is truly a talent that will be around for a while.
As for this song, my feelings are echoed completely. Nicki snapped over this and Em went off hard. I can't even say who did better here because it wouldn't be fair to the other, but I am very excited to bump this in the ride and pick up Nicki's debut. |
| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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best Nicki Minaj song by far this beat is insane and em killed it
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Lost respect for Em for this collab...he couldn't save this at all...this was just pitiful
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Definitely Nicki's best since the "Monster" verse in my opinion. And I just can't get enough of Swizzys production here, it's very unlike him. I'm loving this track. With time I could love it even more.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Swizzy laid down a beat that got me excited for Em, but he dissapointed me on this track.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Very crazy track...not that i really expected anything else. Swizz really put in work here.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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and yeah that punchline flow from nicki was wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy overused...god that just makes me hate this song even more
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Nikki came harder than Em on this.. She sounded hungry and really went in on Lil Kim here. Can Kim come back? What do you think?
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Like it. Only thing nicki's chorus sucked; even Em changed his a lil' bit.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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I like the verses, somewhat. This track gave me hope for Nicki because it showd that if she stopped rapping in her little 12 year old voice she can spit hard. It gave me hope for Em as he decided to spit like his old self. It really brought back good memories of how good he once was. Then it slammed be back into the harsh reality that he still isn't very good. As far as the beat goes, this is an embarrassment to Swizz it's an awful mix of stupid sounds from the synthesizer, to the random sounds that are just terrible put in this song. It'll be cool on another beat but for me this isn't worth listening to because of this beat. Really Em, you want to spit on a beat that should be on Toy Story 4? meh, at least I know now that Em still has hope.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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My god, my English is terrible, I should really proofread what I write, sorry guys :(
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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I think this is quite incredible... Swizzy's production is totally out of character, it's great! Eminem steals the show, but Nicki does go very hard... Didn't see this one coming
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Overall this song is ill. Nicki Minaj is crazy and I love it! Em is back. Unique beat but I'm feeling it. Def gonna keep bumping this on repeat
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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2* Just coz i respect Em'...
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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MMMM this is by far my fav track i've heard from her in awhile eminem as usual kills it and the diss to lil kim and company was good
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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btw, what on earth is with that ridiculous faux-British accent at the end?
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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WOW if anyone really tries to tell me that flatscreen plasma line by nikki was hot your a dick rider and how many times is em going to kick that same flow dude old enough to be some of y'all gandfather
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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I'm Still SCRATCHING MY HEAD Trying To FIGURE Out Why Did EM Waste RAW ASS LYRICS On This WACK ASS SONG!!!
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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this is the worst shyt i ever heard wtf is she saying ....gosh wtf man
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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its ok..sounds like an old arcade game at the beginig.its bit scary...
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Nicki did good on this crazy song. Plus she got the most appropriate shitzo on this, who esle other than Slim Shady.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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If it was just Nicki i would give it a 4.5, but im disappointed in Em....he goes weak in this, not like him, but Nicki goes hard nothing u can do. Beat is whack
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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As I wrote elsewhere, you're going to either hate this or think it's incredible. There's really no middle ground. That's just the kind of strong response that Nicki inspires. Personally, I have to lean incredible. She's obviously heavily influenced by a young Busta (word to "Scenario"), but is that really such a bad thing?
Oh, and apparently Swizzy can make a different beat. Who knew?
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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this track is the s@#*%, good diss to Kim by Nicki and to Mariah and Nick by Eminem
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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I love Nicki but I must say...I don't think she was needed. Her verse was at best OK!!! Em on the other hand...killed it. I enjoyed the production swizzy did his thing. Others may disagree but I think a 4 stars rating is being generous. 2 stars for Em, 1 for Nicki (Like she cares, She still richer than me) and 1 for the production.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Personally I like it. I undertand some people don't, but I don't see why anyone would give it 1-star.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Nah...Fab wasn't the originator. I'm pretty sure Eminem was. On the Marshall Mather's Lp he says "When I say things tweece...twice, whatever I hate these things."
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Dis shit is dope. y'all keep it up!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Nicki's first verse was terrible, and the second was pretty on point. I think Eminem's verses top most of the material on Recovery; I like it. The hook was annoying, but the production was solid. Swizz has always been a solid, hype-beat maker.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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the beat was just awful
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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awesome. didnt expect the collab, but it worked.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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I'd probably like this song if the beat didn't give me a @*#$! headache. current tweet is 666.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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Not a huge Nicki Minaj fan, but seeing Em on the track figured it had some potential, but although he tries to carry the song he just doesn't mesh with Minaj. The beat had potential but overall a pretty bad song
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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This is hot!! I was more impressed with Em than Nicki!
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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loll:) i like this songz all doe at the begin of the song the beat was gettin kind of ignoring but itz str8
eminem he part was str8 to.... |
| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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damn shady n nicki minaj perfect conbination joint of da chain its throwed!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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hahaha... I dont even know what to say. Eminem is to silly and Nikki is just Nikki. 3 and a half stars
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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Damn Swizz
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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if this had a better production i think it would be a classic, im not sure if this track is fire or trash so 3 ***
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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