Pink Friday

Pink Friday is the debut studio album by American recording artist Nicki Minaj, released on November 19, 2010, by Young Money, Cash Money and Universal Motown. After signing a recording contract with Young Money Entertainment in 2009, Minaj began planning the album that same year and work continued into 2010. Minaj enlisted a variety of producers including Bangladesh, Blackout Movement, J. R. Rotem, Swizz Beatz, T-Minus and will.i.am to achieve her desired sound. Their efforts resulted in a primarily hip hop record, which sees additional influences from R&B and pop music. The album features guest vocals from Eminem, Rihanna, Drake, will.i.am, Kanye West and Natasha Bedingfield.

The album was promoted with eight singles, including international hits “Super Bass” and “Fly”, and US Billboard Hot 100 hits “Your Love”, “Check It Out”, “Right Thru Me”, and “Moment 4 Life”. Minaj also supported the album with a five-date promotional concert tour during October 2010.