While <a href="/profile/NickiMinaj" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Nicki Minaj</a> has been ensconced within several more &#8220;gossipy&#8221; narratives of late, we cannot forget that she has essentially mastered her craft. Lyrically, few can dispute Minaj&#8217;s pen game; as she frequently points out on Queen, she does it fact write her own bars. The iconic rapper recently sat down with Genius&#8217; Rob Markman for an extensive conversation, where she broke down some interesting insight into her creative process. Though much was said throughout the interview, why not take a minute to step inside the mind of a lyrically inclined artist?
&#8220;I have written a song in my head in the shower,&#8221; admits Nicki, citing &#8220;singing songs&#8221; as something she tends to freestyle. &#8220;In terms of lyrics, I switched the approach to doing a reference type of mumble track on the beat. Whatever I do the first time is usually the dopest flow. I like to keep that flow and then add words. I find it&#8217;s confining to write in the studio.&#8221; She admits that sometimes a change of scenery can help with the writing process, before reminding fans that &#8220;the essence of rap is fun.&#8221; Clearly, Nicki knows her way around hip-hop history.
Extensive, to be sure, yet at once educational and entertaining. Nicki fans would do well to give this one a listen. Peep the discourse below.
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