Nicki Minaj - Starships (explicit) -

"Starships" is a landmark dance-pop and Europop track by Nicki Minaj, released on February 14, 2012, as the lead single from her second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded . While it became one of the best-selling singles of all time, it remains one of the most polarizing songs in Minaj's career—both for critics and the artist herself. Key Facts and Production

Experience the high-energy visuals of the official explicit music video: Nicki Minaj - Starships (Explicit) (Official Video) NickiMinajAtVEVO YouTube• Apr 27, 2012 Nicki Minaj - Starships (Explicit)

The Official Music Video , directed by Anthony Mandler, was filmed in Oahu, Hawaii. It features Minaj as a pink-haired extraterrestrial who arrives on a beach, joining a vibrant, neon-colored party that reflects the song's "let's go to the beach" opening line. "Starships" is a landmark dance-pop and Europop track

: Minaj references her real name ("My name is Onika, you can call me Nicki") and includes direct, profanity-laced lyrics about self-ownership ("Jump in my hoopty... I own that") and social dismissal ("But f*** who you want, and f*** who you like"). Artistic Controversy and Minaj’s Stance It features Minaj as a pink-haired extraterrestrial who

: The song blends techno-pop, Europop, EDM, and hip-hop, signaling Minaj's significant shift toward mainstream pop at the time.