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"Starships"
SinglebyNicki Minaj
from the albumPink Friday: Roman Reloaded
B-side"Stupid Hoe"
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2012(2012-02-14)
RecordedNovember 2011
Studio
Genre
Length3:31
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • RedOne
  • Rami Yacoub
  • Carl Falk
Nicki Minajsingles chronology
"Give Me All Your Luvin'"
(2012) 		"Starships"
(2012) 		"Right by My Side"
(2012)
Music video
"Starships (Explicit)"onYouTube

"Starships"is a song by American rapper and singerNicki Minaj.It was released on February 14, 2012, byYoung Money,Cash Money,andUniversal Republicas the lead single from her second studio album,Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded(2012). The song was written byNicki Minaj,Nadir Khayat,Carl Falk,Rami Yacoub,Bilal Hajji,andWayne Hector,and it was produced byRedOne,Yacoub, and Falk.

"Starships" reached number one in Honduras and the top ten in fourteen other countries. It also reached number five on the U.S.BillboardHot 100and spent a total of 21 consecutive weeks in the top ten.[1]As of 2014, the song has sold 4.5 million digital downloads in the U.S. and has been certified nine times platinum by theRIAA,becoming her second-highest certified solo single in the U.S. It is also certified diamond in Australia. The song is among thebest-selling singles of all timeworldwide, with 7.2 million copies sold as of December 2012.

The corresponding music video was shot on the island ofOahuin Hawaii and was directed byAnthony Mandler.The music video wonBest Female Videoat the2012 MTV Video Music Awards.[2]The song was included in the 2012 video gameDance Central 3and the best-selling video gameJust Dance 2014.

Minaj has performed the song live in a number of appearances, and it was the encore performance on thePink Friday: Reloaded Tour.In September 2013, electronic artist Clive Tanaka filed a lawsuit against Minaj and the writers of the song, claiming itinfringedon his own composition and recording "Neu Chicago",[3]but the lawsuit was dismissed.[4]Minaj voiced regret over releasing the song, but later said that while she actually likes the song, it was not her favorite.[5][6][7]

Production

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Nicki Minaj co-wrote "Starships" with its producersNadir "RedOne" Khayat,Carl Falk,andRami Yacoub,with additional writing fromWayne HectorandBilal "The Chef" Hajji.In 2011, a demo version of "Starships", sung byMohombi,was given to Minaj who personalized the verses to make it sound "more her style", while keeping the chorus. Minaj's vocals were recorded atConway Studiosin Los Angeles. Trevor Muzzy described the vocal recording process:

"All Nicki's vocal tracking was done at Conway Studios in LA, where she had a lockout and was working with her engineer, Ariel Chobaz. I did not want to assume that how he was recording her wasn't working, so I asked him what he had set up, and he told me that there were two vocal signal chains, one being a Telefunken ELAM 251 going into a Chandler TG2 mic pre and then through anUrei 1176[compressor]. The other was a more traditional Neumann-Neve chain. The 251 chain sounded amazing and worked really well with the 1176, which I don't typically use for cutting vocals. It gave her voice a unique character with a cool edge that wasn't there with the other chain. We cut Nicki's vocals in a day, and I came back and we redid a few things, so you could say it was a two-day process. "[8]

The song was mixed in only a day, and Muzzy went to Conway to see what minor adjustments Minaj wanted to do to the mix.[8]

Composition

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"Starships"
A 21 second sample of the song's chorus.[9]
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"Starships" is adance-pop,Europopandtechno-popsong that features Minajrappingin the verses, after the song opens with anelectric guitar.[8][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]According to MTV, the song shows Minaj's "pop side".[17]During the final breakdown, a stadiumfootball chantcan be heard chanting the lead notes of the song.[citation needed][further explanation needed]The background vocals on the chorus were considered extremely similar toBritney Spears' 2011 single "Till the World Ends"by Scott Schettler of Popcrush.[9]Jocelyn Vena of MTV also said that "it's hard not to see Spears' influence on the rapper/singer when listening to the song."[18]Billboardcompared "Starships" to the work ofLady GagaandJennifer Lopez,other artists produced by RedOne.[19]Musically, "Starships" is written in the key ofD majorand follows a moderatetempoof 125 beats per minute. Written incommon time,the song follows a chord progression of D−A−G−Bm−F♯m−G.[20]The song contains a brief sample of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"as written byJane Taylor.Hector and Mohombi provide backing vocals during the final chorus.[8]

Critical reception

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TheLos Angeles Timeswrote that "The new single will undoubtedly divide Minaj's fan base. Longtime fans may want the cypher queen they fell in love with when she was young and hungry on the mixtape circuit, while her newer, sugar pop-loving delegation will likely crave the quirkier verses – and cotton candy-colored wigs – of today's Minaj."[21]Jocelyn Vena fromMTVstated that "The song not only is pure pop perfection, but RedOne's influence is evident, thanks to its grinding Euro dance beats", adding that "It is certainly the perfect song for those who enjoyed shaking their groove thang to 'Super Bass'. The lighthearted, feel-good vibe of the song is perfect for casual Barbz to blast. It's hard not to seeBritney Spears' influence on the rapper/singer when listening to the song, and given that the two toured together last year, Minaj may be trying to remind her pop fans that she has an ear for what they want. "[18]Entertainment Weeklygave a negative review, stating the song is, "super clubby and contains almost no rapping, which continues Minaj's push into the complete opposite direction she should be heading."[22]

Bill Lamb from About gave a mixed review, stating: "'Starships' is a solid outing for Nicki Minaj. However, the day-glo pop-rap success of 'Super Bass', emotional power of 'Fly', and experimentation of her Grammy Awards performance has left us expecting Nicki Minaj to push boundaries. 'Starships' feels a little bit like retreating into a musical pocket and trying a little too hard to insure another pop chart hit. The result is pleasurable but not particularly memorable. "[23]Bloggers forBillboardmagazine, Andrew Hampp and Erika Ramirez, criticized the track for "...monstrous pophooksthat overshadow its throwaway lyrics ", while stating that it is" the most polarizing single in Minaj's career to date ". The pair also noticed that Minaj seemed to be exploring her" musical identity "through singing instead of focusing on her strengths.[19]Slantstated that "Starships (along with 'Pound the Alarm', 'Whip It', and 'Automatic') are" retro-techno-pop earsores comprised of indiscriminately arranged bits ofLMFAO's 'Sexy and I Know It',Rihanna's 'We Found Love', and pretty much any recent Britney Spears orKaty Perrysong you can name "adding that" For the chorus to her self-affirmation anthem, Minaj shouts 'Starships were meant to fly!', echoing Katy Perry's'Baby, you're a firework!'for its uncomprehending intuition that if something is in the sky then it must also be inspiring. "[10]

Commercial performance

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"Starships" debuted at number nine on the U.S.BillboardHot 100,marking her second solo arrival in the top 10 after "Super Bass",which reached number three. The song peaked at number five, for four non-consecutive weeks, and has been certifiednine-times platinumin the US.[24]In the week beginning July 13, 2012, "Starships" made history on the chart by having spent twenty-one consecutive weeks in the top ten from its debut week, surpassing theBlack Eyed Peas' single "I Gotta Feeling",which had spent 20 weeks in the top 10 in 2009,[25]but has been passed byJustin Bieber's "Love Yourself",thenThe Chainsmokers's "Closer"(2016–2017), which spent 32 weeks in the top 10.[26]The song peaked at number two on theHot Dance Club Songschart and number three onPop Songs.It managed to reach number 10 onRap Songsand 85 on theHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songschart. As of December 2014, the song has sold 4.5 million copies in the United States.[27]

In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number 16. The song eventually peaked at number two in the country, the top spot beingGotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know",outselling Minaj by 20,000 copies. Despite this, the song made it Minaj's highest single at the time in that country[28](until "Bang Bang"topped the chart in 2014). It also ranked sixth among the most-played songs of 2012 in the UK. It was ranked the 7th best-selling song of 2012 in the UK for selling 864,000 copies as of 31 December, also becoming the best-selling song not to peak at number one.[29]As of 16 June 2013, the song has spent 69 weeks in the charts. In Scotland, the song debuted at number 11. The song managed to peak at number one for two consecutive weeks, becoming Minaj's second number one in that country following "Where Them Girls At".The song stayed in the chart for 29 non-consecutive weeks.

In Ireland, the song debuted at number eight. Eventually, the song peaked at number two, before going on to spend 38 consecutive weeks in the top 40. As of July 14, 2016, "Starships" has passed the 1 million mark in the United Kingdom.

In Australia, the song debuted at number 14, rising to number two, staying there for five consecutive weeks. The song resulted in being Minaj's highest single in that country (until "Super Freaky Girl"topped the country's chart), and was certified 6× platinum by theAustralian Recording Industry Association(ARIA) with sales exceeding 420,000.[30]

In New Zealand, the song debuted at 12. The next week. it rose to four and peaked at number two. The song resulted in being Minaj's second highest-peaking and longest-charting single in that country and was certified 2× platinum certification by theRecording Industry Association of New Zealand(RIANZ) with sales exceeding 30,000. Just recently in New Zealand, the song made the top five for the top-selling singles of 2012, placed at four.[31]

In France, the song debuted at 102, and rose to 47 the following week. The song eventually peaked at number five for three non-consecutive weeks.

In Belgium (Flanders and Wallonia), the song peaked at number five and number seven and charted over 20 weeks in both regions. It was certified Gold by theBelgian Entertainment Association(BEA) with sales over 10,000.

In Sweden, the song debuted at number 43 on the charts. The song peaked at three for two consecutive weeks and stayed in the charts for 29 weeks. The song was certified gold by theInternational Federation of the Phonographic Industry(IFPI Sweden) with shipments of 20,000.

In Switzerland, the song debuted at 60 on the charts. It later rose to number five in its 12th week for two consecutive weeks. It was certified platinum by theInternational Federation of the Phonographic Industry(IFPI Switzerland) with sales exceeding 30,000. In the spring of 2012, "Starships" was the 21st most downloadedringtone.[32]"Starships" has reportedly sold 7.2 million copies worldwide.[33]

Music video

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Background

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The "Starships" video was filmed onKualoa Ranch,Oahu Island, Hawaii, and the opening scene is from theNā Pali Coaston the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaii. It was a three-day shoot, beginning on March 13, 2012. The video was directed byAnthony Mandlerwith extensive post-VFX produced by Leah Harmony and executed by a team of artists at Culver City-based post production company KILT.[34]In an interview with Capital FM, Minaj briefly commented on the video for "Starships", calling it "very, very saucy" and her "best one yet".[35]The video premiered on April 26, 2012, on MTV.[34][36]

Synopsis

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Minaj on a beach in Hawaii in the music video

The video opens with astarshipflying towards an island after being summoned by its local tribesmen. The island locals slowly awaken as the craft passes overhead. The starship then beams a pink bikini-clad electric green-haired Minaj down onto the beach and she begins to sing. She is presumably being worshiped as a goddess as she is carried away through the jungle by the island locals wearing a pale pink bikini with strands hanging off the bottom and short green hair, which is also worn during some kaleidoscope effects and in one scene of her on the beach singing. Minaj is then seen dancing in the mountains wearing a white, pink and black bodysuit behind a glass box while some of the male islanders run up to her. The scene then shifts towards the volcano top at nighttime where Minaj is sitting on top of the box with some of the locals dancing around her. In the final scene, a blonde-haired Minaj, wearing a white fringed strapless bikini splattered with paint, is partying with the islanders. Intercut scenes show Minaj singing with kaleidoscope effects on her in the second outfit and some more kaleidoscope effects in the same outfit but under blacklights. It ends with her singing the last line while looking directly into the camera.

Reception and contest

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MTV's John Mitchell criticized the video's postponed release, finding it strange that the video for "Beez in the Trap",the album's third single, was released before that of" Starships ".[37]On May 28, 2012, a "Starships" video campaign was announced on Minaj's official website. It asked fans to record a video of themselves performing "Starships" by singing, dancing or with a musical instrument. Minaj then selected 5 winners, and the contest winners won tickets and passes to meet Minaj on herPink Friday Tour.[38]The song won theMTV Video Music Award for Best Female Videoin September 2012.

As of March 2024, the video has more than 465 million views on YouTube.

Live performances

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On February 26, 2012, Minaj performed the single live for the first time along with "Moment 4 Life","Turn Me On"and"Super Bass"at the2012 NBA All-Star Game.Minaj also performed the single on theeleventh seasonofAmerican Idolresults show on March 29, 2012, and onTodayon April 6.[39]Minaj performed the song in a mash-up with "Right by My Side"atThe Ellen DeGeneres Showon May 10, 2012.[40]Minaj also performed the single on herPink Friday Tour.The song was also the encore song of Minaj'sPink Friday: Reloaded TourandThe Pinkprint Tour.On May 30, 2015, Minaj also performed the song on the iHeartRadio Summer Pool Party 2015 in Las Vegas, along with other singles, such as "Super Bass" and "The Night Is Still Young".[41]Minaj performed the song on her fourth concert tour,The Nicki Wrld Tour,in 2019.

During the 2024 New Year's Eve atE11EveninMiami,Minaj interrupted the song during its opening lines and announced to the audience she will no longer perform it at her shows, explaining that she no longer likes the song, calling it "stupid",[42]although she would later perform it on theGag City Tour.

Awards and nominations

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Awards
Year Ceremony Category Result Ref.
2012 4Music Video Honours Best R&B/Dance Won [43]
iHeartRadio MuchMusic Video Awards International Video of the Year Nominated [44]
MTV Video Music Awards Best Female Video Won [45]
Q Awards Best Video Nominated [46]
Soul Train Music Awards Best Dance Performance Nominated [47]
Teen Choice Awards Choice Music: R&B/Hip-Hop Song Won [48]
Virgin Media Music Awards Best Video Nominated [49]
2013 BillboardMusic Awards Top Dance Song Nominated [50]
BMI London Awards Award-Winning Song Won [51]
BMI Pop Awards Award-Winning Song Won [52]
BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards Song of the Year Won [53]
Award-Winning Song Won [53]
Capital FM's Music Video Awards Best Video Nominated [54]
Raunchiest Video Nominated [54]
International Dance Music Awards Best Rap/Hip Hop Dance Track Nominated [55]
MTV Platinum Video Plays Awards Most-Played Music Video Won [56]

Track listing

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Digital download
  1. "Starships" – 3:30
German and UK CD single[57][58]
  1. "Starships" – 3:30
  2. "Stupid Hoe"– 3:16

Credits and personnel

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Recording[59]
  • Recorded at Kinglet Studios, Stockholm, Sweden, andConway Recording Studios,Hollywood, California, United States
  • Mixed at Conway Recording Studios
Personnel[59]
  • Nicki Minaj– vocals, songwriter
  • RedOne– songwriter, producer, instruments
  • Carl Falk– songwriter, producer, mi xing, additional vocals, instruments, guitar
  • Rami Yacoub– songwriter, producer, mi xing, vocal editing, instruments
  • Wayne Hector– songwriter, additional vocals
  • Trevor Muzzy– recording, mi xing, vocal editing
  • Ariel Chobaz – recording
  • Jon Sher – recording assistant
  • Mohombi– additional vocals

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Starships"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[128] 12× Platinum 840,000‡
Belgium (BEA)[129] Gold 15,000*
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[130] Diamond 250,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[131] Gold 15,000^
Germany (BVMI)[132] Platinum 300,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[133] Platinum 30,000‡
Japan (RIAJ)[134] Platinum 250,000*
New Zealand (RMNZ)[135] 2× Platinum 30,000*
Norway (IFPINorway)[136] 3× Platinum 30,000*
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[137] Platinum 60,000‡
Sweden (GLF)[138] 3× Platinum 120,000‡
Switzerland (IFPISwitzerland)[139] Platinum 30,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[140] 3× Platinum 1,800,000‡
United States (RIAA)[141] 9× Platinum 9,000,000‡
Streaming
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[142] 2× Platinum 3,600,000†

*Sales figures based on certification alone.
^Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
†Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release dates for "Starships"
Country Date Format Ref.
United States February 14, 2012
[143][144]
Canada Digital download [145]
United Kingdom [146]
Ireland [147]
Belgium February 15, 2012 [148]
Spain [149]
Finland [150]
Italy [151]
Luxembourg [152]
Netherlands [153]
New Zealand [154]
Norway [155]
Austria [156]
Portugal [157]
Singapore [158]
United States February 21, 2012
[159][160]
Germany April 6, 2012 CD single [161]

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