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"Feeling Myself"
Song

"Feeling Myself" is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj featuring American singer Beyoncé from Minaj's third studio album The Pinkprint (2014). It was written by Minaj, SZA, Beyoncé, and Hit-Boy and produced by the latter two. "Feeling Myself" is a hip hop song backed by a West Coast synth, driving bass and drums.

Background

In May 2014, Minaj's manager Gee Roberson contacted her to inform her that Beyoncé wanted a remix of "Flawless" on which she would be featured. Following this, Beyoncé sent Minaj a new version she wanted and told Minaj, "I want you to be you. I don't want you to hold back."[3] Minaj agreed to do the song with her and in return Beyoncé would be featured on The Pinkprint.[3] Singer-songwriter SZA was en-listed to co-write parts of the song. She was called and later went to the studio to meet and work with the song's producer Hit-Boy. During the studio session SZA wrote the songs lyrics whilst Beyonce and Hit-boy produced it.[4]

Composition

The song's beat is built over a West Coast synth, driving bass and drums along with bells and whistles incorporated into the production.[5] The song contains rough edges, with high winding synths and intense lyrics that revolve around both Minaj and Knowles "bragging" about themselves.[6]

Music video

On May 18, 2015 the music video premiered exclusively on music streaming service Tidal. It features the two singers in various scenes at Coachella and several other locations.[7] In June 2015, Billboard named "Feeling Myself" video as one of the 10 best music videos of the first half of 2015.[8]

Reception

Pitchfork Media named the song Best New Track, with Molly Beauchemin commenting that "Nicki Minaj is the only woman who can get Beyoncé to do her bidding. When a woman capable of 'stopping the world' tells you to 'carry on', there's no choice but to bring it."[9]

"Feeling Myself" peaked at number 39 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. As of May 30, 2015, the song has sold 474,261 copies in the US.[10]

Live performances

On July 24, 2015, Nicki Minaj performed "Feeling Myself" on Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series.[11] Minaj also performed the song during The Pinkprint Tour.[12] On October 20, 2015, Minaj and Beyoncé performed the song at the Charity Concert "Tidal X1020" at the Barclays Center.

Charts

Chart (2014–15) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[13] 52
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[14] 75
Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)[15] 42
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[16] 67
France (SNEP)[17] 53
Scotland (OCC)[18] 40
UK Singles (OCC)[19] 64
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[20] 12
US Billboard Hot 100[21] 39
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[22] 12

References

  1. ^ "16 Things We Learned About The Pinkprint From Nicki Minaj's Twitter Q&A". Retrieved August 5, 2014.
  2. ^ Ramirez, Erika. "Nicki Minaj Explains How Beyonce's 'Flawless' Remix Came to Be". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2014.
  3. ^ a b Ramirez, Erika (August 4, 2014). "Nicki Minaj Explains How Beyonce's 'Flawless' Remix Came to Be". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2014.
  4. ^ Mansell, Henry (January 1, 2015). "SZA Discusses Co-Writing Nicki Minaj's "Feeling Myself" & Updates "A" Album Status". HipHopDX.
  5. ^ Hughes, Josiah (December 11, 2014). "Nicki Minaj "Feeling Myself" (ft. Beyoncé)". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
  6. ^ Menyes, Carolyn (December 11, 2014). "Buzz Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé "Feelin' Myself' Leaks Before 'The Pinkprint' Release Date". Music Times. Retrieved January 29, 2015. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |title= at position 5 (help)
  7. ^ White, Caitlin (May 18, 2015). "Nicki Minaj – "Feeling Myself" (Feat. Beyoncé) Video". Stereogum. Spin Media. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
  8. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (June 24, 2015). "Top 10 Best Music Videos of 2015 (so far)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
  9. ^ Beauchemin, Molly (December 17, 2014). "Nicki Minaj "Feeling Myself" [ft. Beyoncé]". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved January 29, 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  10. ^ Balfour, Jay (May 30, 2015). "Hip Hop Singles Sales: Wiz Khalifa, Fetty Wap, T'Wayne". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  11. ^ Brodsky, Rachel (July 24, 2015). "Nicki Minaj Performs 'Feeling Myself' on 'Good Morning America'". Spin. Spin Media. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
  12. ^ Platon, Adelle (July 27, 2015). "Review: Nicki Minaj Takes The Lead And Owns It At 'Pinkprint Tour' Stop In Brooklyn". Vibe. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  13. ^ Ryan, Gavin (May 30, 2015). "ARIA Singles: Taylor Swift Bad Blood Is No 1". Noise11. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  14. ^ "Nicki Minaj feat. Beyoncé – Feeling Myself" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
  15. ^ "Nicki Minaj feat. Beyoncé – Feeling Myself" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
  16. ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  17. ^ "Nicki Minaj + Beyoncé – Feeling Myself" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
  18. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
  19. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  20. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  21. ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
  22. ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
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