Onika Tanya Marajó (born Onika Tanya Maraj; race. Dec. 8, 1982), better known as Nicki Minaj (born Nicki Minaj) - rapper and singer-songwriter. It was opened by Lil Wayne, who, having heard mixtapes Playtime Is Over, Sucka Free and Beam Me Up Scotty signed a contract with her in the name of his label Young Money Entertainment in August 2009. [1]After the conclusion of the contract Minaj began work on her debut album Pink Friday, which is already in the first week of sales fell to second place the Billboard 200. [2] Minaj became the first artist in history, whose seven songs are all located in the Billboard Hot 100. [3] Her second single, «Your Love», chart-topping Billboard Hot Rap Songs, that could not be done any other repershe a solo artist since 2003. [4] Minaj became the second repershey (after Lil 'Kim), which included a list of MTV Annual Hottest MC List [5]. A month later, after the release of Pink Friday received a platinum certification by the American Association of record companies [6]. Minaj is also known for its collaborations with other artists. In mid-2012 she signed a contract with the U.S. show American Idol judge and became the fourth season of 12. [7]Contents [hide]1 Early years2 Career2.1 2007-2009: mixtapes and label Young Money2.2 2010-2011: Pink Friday2.3 2011-2012 (September): Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded2.4 2012 (September) - present: Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up3 Artistry3.1 Image3.2 Alter-ego4 Life5 Discography5.1 Studio albums5.2 Collaborative albums5.3 Official mixtapes5.4 Singles6 Awards and nominations7 Notes8 LinksEarly yearsMinaj was born on December 8, 1982 in St. James (a suburb of Port-of-Spain, the capital of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), the parents of Indian and African descent. Lived there until the age of five and grandmother because their parents were busy looking for housing in the borough of Queens, New York. Mother and daughter occasionally visited once took her in Queens. According to Minaj, the father drank, took drugs, and once tried to kill her mother by setting fire house.She studied at the School of Elizabeth Blackwell Middle School 210, where she played the clarinet, and graduated from a special school Fiorello H. LaGuardia. She planned to sing, but lost a day listening to his voice.Career2007-2009: mixtapes and label Young MoneyMinaj released her first collection of songs in 2007 after releasing Playtime Is Over Dirty Money Records. She has released another collection of 7 July 2008, titled Sucka Free, under the label of Be. April 18, 2009 Minaj releases third collection, and appears in the magazine XXL. She won in the category Artist of the Year in the UMA Music Awards in 2008. Minaj released Beam Me Up Scotty, another mixtape, in April 2009 under the label Trapaholics Records; this was positive coverage on Black Entertainment Television and.American rapper Lil Wayne discovered Nicky and provided a recording contract with Young Money Entertainment. In August 2009, Minaj signed it.2010-2011: Pink FridayAfter signing the contract Minaj began work on her debut album. It was called Pink Friday and was released on November 19, 2010. Album is sold in two versions: 13 (standard version) or 17 songs (gift version). The album is preceded by a mini-promotional tour which included five cities. Four in the United States: Philadelphia, Vaterbulli, Washington, Boston. As well as a concert singer at home in Port-of-Spain, the capital of the state of Trinidad and Tobago. The album is very well in the charts all over the world, but especially in the U.S. where the album climbed to the top in the US Billboard 200, US Billboard Top R & B / Hip-Hop Albums and US Billboard Rap Albums. In addition, the LP has received three platinum certification, in the U.S. (1,000,000 copies sold), Australia (70,000 copies sold) and the UK (600,000 copies sold) Singles from the album have 8 songs: «Your Love» (1 July 2010) , «Check It Out» (3 September 2010), «Right Thru Me» (24 September 2010), «Moment 4 Life» (7 December 2010), «Did It On'em» (7 March 2011), «Super Bass "(5 April 2011),« Girls Fall Like Dominoes »(11 April 2011),« Fly »(30 August 2011). The most successful single from the album was «Super Bass». After the release, Minaj has become one of the most famous singers in the world.In 2011, Minaj appeared on the album of French DJ David Guetta, performing two songs. And also participated in the creation of the cartoon "Ice Age 4", voicing one of the main characters. At the end of the year began to record a second full album, Minaj «Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded».2011-2012 (September): Pink Friday: Roman ReloadedIn mid-November 2011 Nicki Minaj on his Twitter said the name of the new album and its release date. as a promo for the album as a single was released the song «Stupid Hoe», which was made very provocative clip. In addition, under the same promotional Minaj performed at the 54th ceremony of "Grammy", performing the song «Roman Holiday», thereby becoming the first rap artist, speaking at the Grammys. Then, on 14 February as a full single was released «Starships». Minaj participated in the recording of Madonna's writing with her two songs. As promised Nicky album called «Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded». It was released on April 2, 2012. And includes 19 songs, five of which were singles. The second single was «Right by My Side», recorded with the help of Chris Brown, it was the most disastrous single from the album. Following singles followed «Beez in the Trap» (released April 24, 2012), «Pound the Alarm» (released June 12, 2012) and «Va Va Voom» (released September 12, 2012). May 16, 2012 Nicki Minaj went on their first world tour Pink Friday Tour, which lasted until 14 August. And after two months on the second tour Pink Friday: Reloaded Tour. In early September, it was announced that Minaj is working on her first EP, which was supposed to come out November 19, 2012.2012 (September) - present: Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-UpIn September, a joint single Alicia Keys and Nicki Minaj «Girl on Fire», which just blew up the charts. Then began the promotion of the new album. The first single was «Freedom». Minaj sang it on American Music Award in 2012, where she was honored with awards in two categories for Best Hip-hop-/Rep-ispolnitel and Best Hip-hop-/Rep-albom. [8] Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up was released on November 19, 2012, unfortunately, limited edition. As of January 20, 2012 sold 97% of all copies of the disc. The disc sold complete with Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded and three DVD, which was a three-part film Nicki Minaj: My Truth, about the life of actress off the stage. [9] At the end of 2012 came two cosmetic remedies Minaj and of MAC Cosmetics. [1] Also, Minaj signed to one of the companies producing clothing, a contract for building your own collection. January 16, 2013 released the first episode of the show American Idol, where Nike has been one of the judges. The first episode watched by more than 11 million viewers. During the show, Nicki Minaj very quarreled with Mariah Carey. However, on the show Ellen Minaj said that the conflict settled. Via Twitter one fan asked if the third album called The PinkPrint, what Minaj responded positively. The album is expected in the summer of 2013. [2]ArtistryImageThe media is often discussed lush figure Minaj. In an interview with Vibe Minaj discussed her sexual image, saying, "When I was growing up, I saw women who were doing certain things, and I thought, as I need it to do. In these days of female rappers talk about sex a lot ... and I thought that in order to have the same success, I have to be something like that. When in fact nothing of myself I had no idea. " In an interview with Interview Minaj new comments on this topic: "I made a conscious decision to try to soften their sexuality, I want people, especially young girls, to know that nothing in life will be based on sex appeal. To move forward, you have to have something else. " Minaj made a "singing boobs" part of its movement to empower women. In an interview with The Guardian Minaj says she competes with both men's and women's rappers. Referring to the song «Come on a Cone», Minaj said: "That's why I say things like" Dick in your face ", because I did not want to refer to the female genitalia. I just feel that my eggs are much more than the other guys. " In her song «Moment 4 Life» she be named a king, not a queen.Minaj is known for wearing outlandish costumes and wigs, leading to comparisons with Lady Gaga, and it is often called "Black Lady Gaga." Minaj denies the comparison between the two. She says that her favorite designers are Alexander McQueen, Donatella Versace and Christian Louboutin. The Huffington Post described the style of Minaj as "risky", "bold choice of clothes", "unconventional", noting that her costume was a "colorful", "crazy", and stating that "the world is sure to be very quiet, with no Miss Minaj. " Minaj was invited to participate in various activities to designers. Donatella Versace invited Minaj to perform at the start of cooperation with the Versace for H & M, along with the Prince. She also performed the song «Super Bass» by Victoria Secret fashion show in November 2011.We Minaj has a tattoo on his left arm. This is Chinese characters 上帝 与 你 常 在 (shàngdì yǔ nǐ cháng zài), does the phrase "God is always with you."Alter-egoWhen Minaj grew, her family life has gradually become chaotic, there were quarrels with their parents. As a means of escape, she created the characters and live their lives through them. In an interview with New York Magazine, she said: "To get rid of this fight, I presented a different person. "Cookies" (Cookie) was the first of my personality ... that stayed with me for a long time. Then was the "Harajuku Barbie" (Harajuku Barbie), then "Nicki Minaj". Fantasy was my reality. " Mentioning the Harajuku Barbie, her name is often shortened to simply "Barbie". This person is known, which is softer in nature, and the most naive than the rest. You can recognize over a gentle and quiet voice. Favorite color - pink. The first appearance - a song «Massive Attack», as well Barbie with Roman Zolanski sings in the video for the song «Monster», and it has the words in the third verse of the track «BedRock».November 18, 2010, Niki introduced his new alter-ego named "Nicki Teresa» (Nicki Teresa). Wearing a red scarf on her head, she went as a "healer to her fans" when she visited The Garden of Dreams Foundation at a studio in New York. Minaj also 6 December 2010 appeared on Lopez Tonight and presented master his new alter-ego in the Spanish style by the name of Rosa (Rosa) (pronounced P-p-p-p-dew) [10]. At the time, Nicky was colored hair, so it is rumored, it is for them and can recognize Rosa [citation 38 days].For her debut album, Minaj created an alter-ego named Roman Zolanski (Roman Zolanski). She argued that the novel - its "twin brother" and he appeared in it because of the fury and it becomes him when he's angry. Minaj also added that he is a demon inside her. Novel compared with Slim Shady - Eminem another person. Minaj and Eminem even recorded a joint track «Roman's Revenge», where the singing of the people of his alter ego. Minaj then said: "The new album will be a lot of Roman ... and if you are not familiar with Roman, you will meet with him very soon. He - the guy that lives inside of me. He's crazy, he's gay, and there will be plenty. "The novel is a vulgar male homosexual originally from London, who appears in the song Minaj at the moment when it is necessary to release anger, while in the Roman speech is always a lot of obscene statements.At Roman also has a "mother" named Martha Zolanski (Martha Zolanski), she's from the UK. For the first time, as well as her "son", appeared in the song «Roman's Revenge», talking with a British accent. «Roman Holiday» - total song Roman and Martha, the latter for the first time really sing, singing the choruses. March also appears in the video for the song «Moment 4 Life», where she is a fairy godmother Nicki Minaj. In general, Martha is a thoughtful, somewhat eccentric and demanding mother. In the absence of Roman she looses its crazy nature, gives strange jokes and making stupid faces.
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