Beez in the Trap
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"Beez in the Trap" is a song by Trinidadian-American hip hop artist Nicki Minaj from her second studio album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. It features American rapper 2 Chainz. The song got its premiere at DJ Flex's radio show at Hot 97 on March 20, 2012 [1][2]. It was later chosen as the fourth promotional single from the album.
Background and premiere
Before this song was released, 2 Chainz confirmed his appearance on Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. On March 20, 2012; Minaj posted on Twitter that "Beez in the Trap" is set to premiere on Power 105.1's DJ Clue's radio show at 7:00 pm, however, it ended up being premiered by Hot 97's DJ Flex instead. It later made its way online shortly thereafter.[3] The video starts with opening credits, then a visual is made of Nicki Minaj, in a blond wig, behind bob-wire to feed off an image 'she's in the trap'. The music begins and the scene moves to a dancing club, where Minaj is spotted flirting with two woman on her right and left. She, then, goes on and deliberately flashes the words "Beez" and "Trap" of gold, almost like brass knuckles. One minute into the video, guest star, 2 Chainz, performs his verse, while Minaj sexually dances next to him. His verse closes with him blowing a cloud of smoke into the camera. The words "Beez" and "Trap" are sighted again, but around Minaj's neck now, thereafter, comes Minaj playing through her hair. Dancers and party-goers continue dancing throughout the hook, while footage of Minaj, 2 Chainz, Safaree, and Young Money executive, Birdman, stroll by. Minaj, then, continues to play through her hair and makes a "grab" at a dancers' behind, ending the hook. Nicki Minaj continues, with hype man, Safaree beheind her, as she dances in a green bikini and wig, with the words "Beez" and "Trap", still around her neck. After her verse is finish, the center of attention turns to the confetti, however, was going throughout the entire video. Birdman is seen again, in a YMCMB hat, and Minaj's golden "brass knuckles" as well. The end of the video shows guest star, 2 Chainz dancing behind Minaj, then coming to a final stop and posing back-to-back with each other.
Music video
Minaj filmed the official music video for "Beez in the Trap" on March 18, 2012 in Miami. It was directed by Benny Boom.[4][5]. On March 29, 2012; Minaj talked about her upcoming videos in an interview with MTV, she said that the "Starships" and "Beez in the Trap" videos will be released in April 2012. "Beez in the Trap" premiered on VEVO on April 6, 2012. Birdman, Slim Thug, Safaree Samuels and Black Chyna make cameo appareances.
Live performances
Minaj performed "Beez in the Trap" for the first time on 106 & Park on April 3, 2012, along with "Roman Reloaded", "HOV Lane", "I Am Your Leader", "Champion", "Right by My Side" and "Fire Burns".
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 58 |
References
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1681498/nicki-minaj-beez-in-the-trap.jhtml
- ^ http://www.inflexwetrust.com/2012/03/20/ifwt-exclusive-nicki-minaj-beez-in-the-trap-you-small-djs-will-never-get-a-record-before-me-pausebuttondj
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/column/the-juice/nicki-minaj-s-beez-in-the-trap-leaks-listen-1006523352.story#/column/the-juice/nicki-minaj-s-beez-in-the-trap-leaks-listen-1006523352.story
- ^ https://twitter.com/#!/NICKIMINAJ/status/181553298522906624
- ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2012/03/19/nicki-minaj-shoots-beez-in-the-trap-video-with-2-chainz/
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs?order=gainer