Showing posts with label Previews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Previews. Show all posts

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Video: Your First Look At "Monster"

This sneak peek of Kanye West, Jay Z, and Nicki Minaj's upcoming video (with Rick Ross) gives us a few behind the scenes moments and gives you an overall feel for the clip. Can't wait for its premiere!

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Preview: 'Nicki Minaj: My Time Now'

Rap-Up.com got a peek at Nicki's upcoming documentary with MTV and posted this today:

Nicki Minaj’s Barbz will have to wait until November 28 to watch her MTV documentary “Nicki Minaj: My Time Now,” however, Rap-Up.com scored a front row seat to view several segments of the hour-long production in advance.

Produced by Radical Media and executive produced by MTV’s Dave Sirulnick, the doc provides an intimate look at the person behind the pink lipstick and elaborate wigs. “‘My Time Now’ really allows viewers to see part of [Nicki's] world that she hasn’t given people access to,” Sirulnick reveals inside a conference room at MTV’s headquarters in New York City.

The feature presentation showcases the Queens rapper traveling to her native Trinidad, which she hasn’t visited since the death of her grandmother seven years ago. Hugging cousins upon her arrival, the 25-year-old star lets down her guard. “I don’t want to act like Nicki in front of you guys,” she says, before cameras catch her purchasing $12,000 worth of merchandise for the family she’s just reunited with.

“Everything in Trinidad reminds me of family that’s no longer here,” Nicki tells director Michael John Warren during an intimate sit-down. After Warren asks the solemn-faced artist if her deceased grandmother would be proud of all she’s accomplished, the unthinkable happens: Nicki Minaj cries. But not for long. As tears stream down her face, the rapper quickly reaches for a pink mirror to look into, and hide behind, to prevent her mascara from running.

The production moves forward as the Pink Friday creator admits her father fell victim to crack and stole from the family, including the video games her younger brother owned. On the other hand, she praises her mother, a woman who “kept us together even when she was embarrassed.” As a sign of appreciation, Nicki signs the dotted line on a stack of papers and hands over the keys to a new home to her mother.

Fans of the Young Money collective may question why the entire team is absent from the doc, but Warren felt the extra additions weren’t necessary. “Nicki was like, ‘Why aren’t you bringing anyone else into [the documentary]?’” he states. “I only bring people in when I feel like the artist hasn’t given me enough. She gave me so much material to work with.”

Before the 20-minute preview ends, the animated lyricist explains exactly where her alter-ego Roman Zolanski comes from (“Roman is a crazy boy who lives in me. He was born out of rage. People have conjured him up. Now he won’t leave”), erupts into a rant after another artist seemingly acts lackadaisical in returning a favor (“When men are assertive, they’re bossed up. When I’m assertive, I’m a bitch. You have to be a beast to get respect”), and discloses the real reason behind her crazy smile (“My happiness comes from seeing life without struggle”).

Nicki Minaj: My Time Now airs Sunday, November 28, at 10 p.m. on MTV.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Video: "My Time Now" Trailer

Take a peek at Nicki's MTV documentary My Time Now, airing November 28th at 10pm

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Preview: Nicki's Photoshoot With Mike Ruiz

My, oh my.  Photographer Mike Ruiz Tweeted this pic from his latest shoot with Nicki.  Can't wait for more!

Monday, October 4, 2010

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Friday, September 10, 2010

Video: Behind The Scenes of Out Magazine Shoot

Nicki Minaj is the proud cover girl for this month's Out Magazine, Tastemakers Issue. Out.com will be featuring a full interview and behind-the-scenes look on September 13th, but you can catch a sneak peek here...

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Photos: Preview Nicki's VMA Promo Shoot

With her best new artist nomination, Nicki did a promo shoot for the MTV Video Music Awards.  Catch a glimpse of what's to come here...

Video: Behind The Scenes Of "2012"

Nicki may be show business's new hardest working woman. She's finishing her solo album, recording verses for the hottest artists, and even taking time to shoot videos for new artists. Check out the HB on with Jay Sean for his new single "2012".

Friday, July 30, 2010

Video: "Letting Go (Dutty Love)" Preview

Thanks to Rap-Up.com, we can get a sneak peek at Nicki's next video- Sean Kingston's "Letting Go (Dutty Love)". Look for the video in August.