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Nicki Minaj Just Surprised The Barbz With A Super Deluxe New Edition Of ‘Pink Friday’
Republic Records ‘Pink Friday: The Complete Edition’ is also out on limited-edition vinyl in honor of the album’s tenth anniversary this weekend. …

This weekend marks a landmark anniversary, not just for Nicki Minaj but for hip-hop as a whole. November 22nd, which is this Sunday, will be the tenth anniversary of Nicki’s classic album Pink Friday. Did the Barbz really think Nicki was going to let this day pass without some sort of fanfare? She’s already teased a virtual celebration, and to further mark the occasion, Minaj and her team have dropped a super deluxe version of the album, dubbed Pink Friday: The Complete Edition, featuring eight new bonus tracks.
Available now on all platforms, this new edition brings together all the various editions of Pink Friday that have been released before — and there’s been quite a few — gathering all the classic Minaj releases from the era into one place. It is also available on vinyl from Record Store, a UK-based seller. Despite that, their shipping charge is only about $12, so the total still comes in around $40. Not too bad for limited edition vinyl.
Check out the full tracklisting below and listen here.
1. “I’m The Best”
2. “Roman’s Revenge” (Feat. Eminem)”
3. “Did It On’em”
4. “Right Thru Me”
5. “Fly” (Feat. Rihanna)
6. “Save Me”
7. “Moment 4 Life” (Feat. Drake)
8. “Check It Out” (Feat. will.i.am)
9. “Blazin” (Feat. Kanye West)
10. “Here I Am”
11. “Dear Old Nicki”
12. “Your Love”
13. “Last Chance” (Feat. Natasha Bedingfield)
14. “Super Bass”
15. “Blow Ya Mind”
16. “Muny”
17. “Wave Ya Hand”
18. “Catch Me”
19. “Girls Fall Like Dominoes”
20. “BedRock” (Feat. Young Money & Lloyd)
21. “Roman’s Revenge” (Feat. Lil Wayne)
Artist Spotlight
“Empatia” by Aurien & Jab Vix set the tone for an atmospheric new era
“Empatia,“ the stunning electronic debut of Aurien, in collaboration with Jab Vix, is the start of a new creative universe under Aurien’s newly launched imprint Château Bonheur Musique. The track feels like a doorway into a curated emotional space, built from atmosphere, storytelling, and immersive sound design.
“Empatia” is founded upon a contemporary electronic aesthetics that favors texture. The production is sleek and considered, offering up soft rhythmic pulses within roomy layers that breathe. Working with Jab Vix gives texture and dynamics to Aurien’s perspective and sets the sound for the song. It’s more about feeling the music than looking for peaks of high energy. It builds slowly and invites you to sit in the mood.
A highlight is the “Elegant Mix,” which takes the original and gives it a more subdued, slicker makeover. It allows the heart of the composition to come through more intimately, and this duality reinforces the idea behind Château Bonheur Musique as environment, experience, and feeling. “Empatia” is a debut statement and manifesto for the immersive, emotionally intelligent electronic music that works as effortlessly as it does in shared spaces. It’s a thoughtful direction for Aurien, where sound is not just heard, but lived in.
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Saint Escape injects an attitude into a classic for a new generation on latest release “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”
SAINT ESCAPE takes a classic favorite, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World,” and gives it a new twist, transforming the iconic hit into an alternative rock statement full of personality and modern flair.
Rather than just repeating a familiar song, Saint Escape offers a bold vision to the track. There’s a touch of “baddiecore-lite” attitude, married with alt-rock vibes, a feeling that seems tailor-made for those who love nostalgia but want something that speaks to today. The result is familiar, yet refreshingly different.
The track establishes its own identity right from the first moments. The alternative rock styling provides a sharper edge to the song’s timeless themes, making for a dynamic listening experience that feels vibrant and contemporary. With confidence in every note, the performance can stand on its own but still respect the legacy of the original.
While acknowledging the song’s emotional and cultural significance, Saint Escape also celebrates a more rebellious aesthetic. The “baddiecore-lite” influence adds an interesting attitude to the track, making it feel fun, confident and effortlessly cool.
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