Pink Friday Girls

Album: Pink Friday 2 (2023)
Charted: 30 82
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Songfacts®:

  • "Pink Friday Girls" is a badass celebration of women owning their femininity and independence, and rocking that unapologetic self-expression vibe. Throughout the pop-rap track, Nicki Minaj throws down with her larger-than-life persona, showing off her strength and resilience while flipping the bird to societal expectations. She tackles the critics who can't handle women wanting nothing more than to live their best lives.
  • "Pink Friday Girls" doesn't appear in the lyrics but nods to the album title, Pink Friday 2, and its predecessor, Minaj's 2010 debut album, Pink Friday.

    "Pink" is Nicki's power color. It's all about femininity, confidence, and strength, embodying her artistic persona and life philosophy. Additionally, "Friday" can symbolize a sense of freedom and anticipation for exciting possibilities, reflecting the mood and excitement that surrounded the release of her debut album.
  • Minaj samples Cyndi Lauper's 1983 hit single "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" throughout the song. This isn't Nicki's first rodeo with the '80s classic - she rocked it with Katy Perry at VH1 Divas Salute the Troops back in 2010.
  • Cyndi Lauper's been a big deal for Nicki from day one. She spoke in a New York Times interview about how Cyndi's wild music videos got her hooked on colorful hairstyles. When the track dropped, Lauper threw it up on her Instagram story, and Minaj reacted on Twitter:

    "I'm told she's never cleared a master recording. I am so grateful. I've always loved her as you guys know."
  • Mexican-American singer and songwriter Lourdiz sings the bridge and outro. The San Antonio native (real name Alyssa Cantu) also sings the hook of the Pink Friday 2 track "Cowgirl" and backing vocals on "RNB."
  • Minaj and Lourdiz co-wrote the song with New Jersey songwriter Ryan OG and Atlanta producer Jeremy Reid, aka, Chevi Music. "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" songwriter Robert Hazard also gets credited.

    Chevi Music produced five tracks on Minaj's 2018 Queen album, including the singles "Chun-Li" and "Barbie Dreams."

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