She said the surprise was one word that began and ended with the letter "A" and the second letter was the letter "N". The song also peaked within the top ten in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, top forty in Austria, France and Portugal and top fifty in Czech Republic. As of April 3, 2021, the video has gained more than 1 billion views, being the first female rap solo song to do so. The rapper also described the origin of her Flawless remix, a team-up with Beyoncé which dropped on Sunday.

Nicki Minaj - Etsy UK Nicki Minaj - Etsy UK

Additionally, the 39-2 ascent for "Anaconda" marks the second-biggest jump ever within the Hot 100's top 40. Carolyn Menyes from Music Times said it is a bit "raunchy" though this was "expected" and saying "Anaconda" continues Minaj's promise to move away from her poppier singles such as " Super Bass" and " Starships", and go back to her hardcore rap roots.Molly Lambert of Grantland was complimentary, writing "the video is about Nicki asserting her power, not as a sexual object but a sexual subject. Minaj claimed that those were considered acceptable, but then posted a picture of her cover and said it was considered unacceptable, implying the obvious racism in the music industry, and world. Kevin Goddard from HotNewHipHop gave the song a positive review saying "Nicki’s raunchy new version may be the next big thing to hit the industry. After masterminding with Big bro and mentor Polow Da Don as well as, Super Producers Da Interns, History was made. A remix of the line was released on the deluxe version of the Sing: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and was entitled "OH.

Nicki Minaj: provocative Anaconda artwork inspired by Madonna Nicki Minaj: provocative Anaconda artwork inspired by Madonna

During her radio promotion of the single, Minaj stated that she did not expect the artwork to be as controversial and receive the reception it did. Anaconda" was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in November 2014 and has sold 1. Notice how the woman is shown to be strong on purpose: she is the one who owns the car and does the fucking. It was originally written by the brothers for Marvin Gaye, however it was recorded instead as a duet by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton with the Gibb Brothers also contributing vocals.Photograph: Reuters/Danny Moloshok Photograph: Reuters/Danny Moloshok Nicki Minaj: looking up to Madonna. Sir Mix-a-Lot praised the song, saying he had "a whole new level of respect for Minaj" after hearing the record and that he became a 'fan for life' of Minaj. REVIEW: Nicki Minaj 'Anaconda' Leaks, Features Sir Mix-A-Lot 'Baby Got Back' Sample, Raunchy Lyrics".