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"Whip It" is a song by Trinidadian-American recording artist Nicki Minaj from her second studio album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012). The song was written by Minaj, RedOne, Alex Papaconstantinou, Bjoern Djupstom, Bilal Hajji, and Hector, while the production was handled by RedOne and Alex Papaconstantinou. Musically, "Whip It" is a Eurodance song that utilizes musical genres such as Europop and Eurodisco, while also being influenced by other genres such as Latin pop, EDM, techno and electro. Lyrically, the song is about an attraction to somebody at a club.
The song received generally mixed reviews from music critics, with some calling it one of the "better dance cuts" on the album while comparing it to artists such as Jennifer Lopez whilst others criticized it as "filler" and "generic". Due to digital sales from the album, the song charted in Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom and United States the week after the album's release. Minaj performed the song for the first time at Wango Tango.
Composition
"Whip It" is a Eurodance, Europop, and Eurodisco song produced by RedOne and Alex P.[1][2][3] It is also influenced by other genres, such as electronic dance, latin pop, techno, and electro.[4][5] It was written by Minaj, Nadir Khayat, Alex Papaconstantinou, Bjoern Djupstom, and Bilal Hajji. Minaj raps in a faux-english accent during the course of the song, accompanied with sounds of whips, synths, and also incorporates a guest verse she participated in on the Cassie song "Fuck U Silly".[6] "Whip It" has drawn comparisons to several other musical artist's, including Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Pitbull, and Britney Spears.[6][7][4][8]
Critical reception
"Whip It" received polarized reviews from critics. Billboard editor Andrew Hampp gave the song a positive review, while calling it one of the best songs on the album, he also said "One of the better dance cuts on "Roman Reloaded," "Whip It" is good enough to make J. Lo jealous she didn't snare it as a follow-up to "On The Floor.""[4] Adam Graham of The Detroit News said the song made Minaj sound like a "generic dance-club diva, lost in a sea of pounding bass and EDM flourishes."[5] Tom Ewing of The Guardian (UK) gave the song a negative review, stating that the song "mines Eurodisco trashiness so well you can almost smell the Piz Buin."[2]
Music video
Asked by a fan on Twitter whether 'Whip It' would have a music video, Minaj responded, " Yup and I know exactly where I'm shooting it!!".[9]
Live performances
Minaj performed "Whip It" for the first time at Wango Tango.[10]
Chart performance
Upon release of Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, "Whip It" charted on several charts around the world.
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[11] | 23 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] | 85 |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[11] | 91 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[12] | 98 |
References
- ^ Leake, Paul (April 2, 2012). "Nicki Minaj - 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded' album review". Click Music. Click Music. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
- ^ a b Ewing, Tom (April 5, 2012). "Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – review". The Guardian (UK). Guardian news and media. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
- ^ Lund, Simon (April 14, 2012). "Nicki Minaj er som en candyfloss drysset med stryknin". Politiken. Orphavest. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
- ^ a b c Hampp, Andrew (March 29, 2012). "Nicki Minaj, 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded': Track-By-Track Review". Billboard (magazine). Rovi. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
- ^ a b Graham, Adam (April 5, 2012). "Review: Nicki Minaj shoots blanks with 'Roman Reloaded'". The Detroit News. The Detroit News. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
- ^ a b Unterberger, Andrew (March 29, 2012). "Nicki Minaj- Whip It". Popdust. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
- ^ Daniel, Carl (March 29, 2012). "Album Review: Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded". The Koalition. The Koalition. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
- ^ Vena, Joceyln (March 29, 2012). "Nicki Minaj Deserves Her Own Genre On Roman Reloaded". MTV. Viacom. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
- ^ http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/nicki-minaj/news/pink-friday-roman-reloaded-singles/
- ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2012/05/13/nicki-minaj-wows-at-wango-tango/
- ^ a b c "Whip It - Nicki Minaj". Billboard (magazine). Rovi. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
- ^ "CHART LOG UK: NEW ENTRIES UPDATE". UK Singles Chart. April 14, 2012. Retrieved May 14, 2012.