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Possibly one of the most anticipated albums of the year, Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj has finally released her debut album Pink Friday. If you were waiting for the best female rap album ever made, you may want to look elsewhere — Minaj isn't there yet.

The album Pink Friday is the exact opposite of what people might have grown used to seeing in Minaj. She's not spitting many crazy bars like on her features. Instead, Minaj spends a good portion of her album singing. It almost doesn't seem fitting to call this album a hip-hop album. From the girly songs to the pop beats, Pink Friday almost seems like a pop album.

The album starts off with a bit of Minaj's usual style with confident songs such as "I'm The Best" where she reiterates "I'm the best, best, best, best"and "Did It On Em." One of the best songs on the album is "Roman's Revenge," a song featuring Eminem. The song is both insane and comical. But what else could one expect from a collaboration between Minaj and Eminem?

The album doesn't maintain the hip-hop momentum for long, though. Minaj's singing seems more suitable for a pop star than for a female emcee. Overall, the album is emotional and overtly feminine with songs about breakups and a lover who sees "right through her."Minaj has proved that she's far from talentless, one must give her credit for her originality. No one's rapping has ever been quite as maniacal as hers. She also deserves credit for holding her own in a male-dominated field. This album may not live up to the hype it was given, but it shows that Minaj is onto something. Maybe after a few more albums and features, she'll deserve the title of the "best." Until then, we'll just have to keep our eyes and ears tuned in to see what Nicki Minaj thinks of next.