Gun Shot

Album: Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012)
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Songfacts®:

  • This reggae-pop crossover features dancehall legend Beenie Man. Minaj's touches into her Trinidad roots by adopting a West Indian accent, as she tells him that "I'm crazy over you baby." Beenie responds by telling his "pretty Nicki" that, "my admiral icky friend dem a tell mi seh you have the sticky sticky." In case you're wondering that's a compliment meaning she's a genuinely attractive girl, who in addition to her other attributes loves weed.
  • The song was produced by Orlando, Florida producer Kane Beatz who also provided the beat for Nicki's hit single, "Super Bass."

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