Nicki Minaj Talks New "Classic Hip-Hop" Album, Dr. Dre & Eminem

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Return of the Monster?

While Nicki Minaj has been busy sparring with Remy Ma in a beef that never seems to end, the superstar has also been focusing on what propelled her into the spotlight in the first place - music. Minaj has been hard at work on her fourth studio album, the follow-up to 2014's The Pinkprint. In the newly released full interview with Whoo Kid, Minaj talks about the album's direction, which appears to be a return to her roots. 

Minaj states she aims to make a "classic hip-hop album that people will never forget." When pressed about features, Whoo Kid easily gets Minaj to confirm the appearances of "guaranteed homies" Lil Wayne & Drake, and inquires about whether or not Dr. Dre is on her radar. 

"Oh wow," says Minaj. "I never thought about that, but you know what? That's a dope idea. Of course I worked with Em on my first album, and of course I love Em...That would be nice, that would be beautiful." 

While Minaj doesn't give a release date, it's reassuring to know that the queen is back to focusing on music, rather than extraneous endeavors. And while Dre has been a little reclusive when it comes to production these days, maybe he'll come through to bless Nicki with one of his signature bangers.

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<b>Feature Editor</b> <!--BR--> Mitch Findlay is a writer and hip-hop journalist based in Montreal. Resident old head by default. Enjoys writing Original Content about music, albums, lyrics, and rap history. His favorite memories include interviewing J.I.D and EarthGang at the "Revenge Of The Dreamers 3" studio sessions in Atlanta and receiving a phone call from Dr. Dre. In his spare time he makes horror movies.