Va Va Voom By Nicki Minaj [exclusive] -

Today, we’re diving into the bubblegum-trap universe of Was it a hit? Sort of. Should it have been a #1? Absolutely. And why does it feel just as fresh on a 2024 playlist as it did a decade ago?

[Link to Spotify/Apple Music] What’s your favorite deep cut from the Pink Friday era? Drop your hot takes in the comments below. And yes, “Roman Holiday” is also valid.

Let’s pop the cork. Here’s a fun fact for the Barbz: Va Va Voom wasn’t even supposed to be a single. Originally, Nicki and her team pushed for “Masquerade” to follow up “Starships” . But after a fan poll (yes, the internet won this round), Va Va Voom was officially released as the album’s fifth single. va va voom by nicki minaj

But more than that, it’s fun . Not every Nicki song needs to be a “Monster” level lyrical massacre. Sometimes, you just want to feel like the hottest person at the mall food court. Sometimes, you need a three-minute vacation from seriousness.

It doesn’t try to be deep. It doesn’t try to be hard. It just wants to make you move. Today, we’re diving into the bubblegum-trap universe of

It peaked at #22 on the Hot 100. Respectable, sure. But criminal when you consider the math:

Va Va Voom is that vacation. It’s the song you play when you’ve just put on a new lipstick and you’re walking to the train. It’s the pre-game anthem for absolutely nothing special—just a Tuesday night that might get weird. Looking back, Va Va Voom sits in a weird spot in Nicki’s discography. It’s not a classic like “Super Bass.” It’s not a lyrical flex like “Beez in the Trap.” But it might be her most replayable song. Absolutely

So next time you’re making a throwback playlist, don’t skip it. Turn it up. Scream the “I-I-I-I-I.” And ask yourself: When was the last time you felt a little bit of va va voom?