THIS DAY IN HIP-HOP...NICKI MINAJ-ROMAN RELOADED

​On this day in Hip-Hop history, Nicki Minaj released her second album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.

On this day in 2012, Nicki Minaj released her second studio album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded on Young Money.  The album featured production from RedOne, Alex da Kid, Kane Beatz, Dr. Luke, Alex P, T-Minus, Rico Beats, and Hit-Boy.  Guest artist featured on the set included Cam'ron, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Nas, Drake, Chris Brown, and Beenie Man.

Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded spawned the hit singles "Starships," which was the lead single and peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100; "Right by My Side," which reached #51 on the Billboard Hot 100; "Beez in the Trap," which peaked at #7 on the Rap chart; "Pound the Alarm," which reached #15 on the Billboard Hot 100; and "Va Va Voom," which peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200.  It sold over 250,000 copies its first week and was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.

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Also on this day...

2002 - ​Cam'ron released the smash hit single "Oh Boy" on Roc-A-Fella.

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This day in Birthdays...

Prince Paul (1967) - American DJ, record producer, and recording artist from New York.  Best known for his work with Stetsasonic and his production for De La Soul's 3 Feet High and Rising.

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