By the December of 2010, Nicki Minaj‘s debut album ‘Pink Friday‘ had surpassed sales of 1 million units in the space of four weeks.
Now, no doubt hoping to match and mimic the success of the release, this week has seen the ‘Only‘ rapper push the release date of her new LP ‘The Pinkprint’ back to the December of 2014!
Details on her new move below…
Originally set for a November 24th due date, ‘Pink‘ had been set to go head to head with releases launched by Beyonce and One Direction, due out within the same period.
Now, the rapper has had a change of strategic heart, and has pushed the album’s release to December 15th, extending the period she has to secure blockbuster sales for the hotly anticipated project.
Quite interestingly, its new launch date will see it miss out on the benefit of Black Friday sales and the press her hosting gig at the ‘MTV European Music Awards’ would have bagged it two weeks earlier.
Though push backs often spell trouble for smaller acts, we’d say a new release date may be just what Nicki needs this time around.
After all, with ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ still unable to cross the 900,000 unit mark in the US almost three years after its release date, it’s clear Minaj has some work to do before completely restoring her status as a guaranteed albums-seller.
So, with just under two months to go before ‘Pink’ touches down, here’s hoping the next few weeks see Minaj use scheduled promo slots in November to push pre-order sales, and-should she really want to win over the general public before release day- unlock a rags to riches themed “My Time Now” TV special.
Wish she had pushed it farword but She’s smart, be patient with her ppl
This album still gon destroy life’s 😉
The album is going to flop. She thinks she will slay 10 days before Christmas. This biitch is delusional. She is not Beyonce. I can’t wait to see those tragic numbers (or clock Birdman’s payola).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vll8aUALTOs
iggy will do 45K first week.
She made the right decision I guess? there is just way too much competition in November
Saw this coming… I’m very disappointed. A little competition got an “artist” scared?! Unbelievable. That’s how you know music is sales driven
No, she changed the date because for some reason Birdman choose to release “Rich Gang 2” the same day. Which he was trying to feed off her buzz if you ask me.
it was the label’s decision due to rich gang’s album coming the same day and the carter V also being delayed and nicki’s album can’t come before the carter V.
Nicki noooo my heart cant take it.. it will still slay tho.. now watch truth come up here trolling” yea iggy goy her scared honey” bye trick dont waste your time.
She should have stuck to the original date. She should prove why she’s the queen by going up with album sellers like beyonce and 1D.
Flopnika Garbaj is done! Hahahahahahaha! This biitch is the pushback queen! She knows she can’t compete with Beyonce and One Direction. Po dat. LMAOOOOOOOO!!!
Copycat whack biitch, you a mofuqqing HASBEEN!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vll8aUALTOs
I think nicki wants that third number 1 album in a row.
Can someone tell me why jIGGA boozalea single is flopoing
This albums is about anticipated as going for your yearly Pap smear.
test
Her last album went platinum yet?
it is confirmed platinum by the RIAA, she even took a photo with the plaque.
not her fault its young money fault they pushed it back so rich gang can be released on that date which is stupid
Still can’t sell platinum with all those generic pop hits? Again kids, I tell yA NO AMOUNT OF VEVO REFRESHING CAN PRODUCE A NUMBER ONE, QUALITY ALBUM. But good luck to Nicki and her “music” and I hope she achieves longevity and hopefully will one day produce an album which promotes quality, ORIGINALITY and authenticity- not rihanna knock offs and fad chasers.
*sigh* another butthurt lil kim fan, it’s a pity that ya’ll old asses pushing 30 still on social media commenting on nicki minaj’s stuff, truly sad, but what can i expect from someone who idolizes lil kim, the b**** is a mess herself.
Awww poor nicki. Pushback? Awwwww! Too bad vevo views can’t push album sales, it can only makeup for lackluster singles. Poor dat… And poor 900,000( not even) I hope she achieved longevity (and maybe a quality album).
Push backs are never good. You have a top 5 hit, how you let two rerelease scar you? This proves that she can’t handle competition and that she’s not as tough as her stans make her out to be. The person that disrespected so many female rappers thay came before her can’t handle a White girk from down under. One thing Kim was right about is she don’t want to bring female rappers back, she wants to be the only. So call “Queen of Rap”, yet you’re pushing your ish back? The Nutcrackers can’t say ish about anyone, cause let me tell you something, Rihanna dropped her albums no matter who else did on her dates. And there were HUGE albums she went against and sold more than her in the first week, but she STILL jad successful albums. Pink Print will do no nore than 100k and 500k total.
it was the label’s decision GOD, y’all stay talking s*** without the reciepts. I do sense some anger in your comments, i can tell that lil kim fans still mad that nicki killed her career, but ok, the only thing y’all got left is to spread negative s*** towards nicki on blogsites.
It will flop
I heard they were going to push the album back till December 15th a few weeks ago. Young Money also pushed back Wayne album.
The Queen of rap, when rap is literally the worst it’s ever been in history? No thanks.
There’s no hype for Nicki or lil Wayne’s albums. Drake is carrying that label saleswise
Taylor’s new album is out now. Swiftes unite and let’s get talyor to number 1!!
Lol at the barfz excuses. The stink print was pushed back because no ones checking for it…
The Flop Print
Smart move. Yonce is going to milk the remainder of this year. I don’t see it being a threat to Rih rih at all though. Her album is the most anticipated. Bey is just rereleasing with other songs recorded. I think bey is trying to get that number 1 single. It’s nothing wrong with wanting that. This holiday season is going to be crazy!
I loved that she’s pushing her album backwards… how many time did iggy push back her album to compete with nicki …Nicki is smart, she knows what she’s doing…… and u say she is afraid of competition yet she released her debut album on the same day as Kanye west and outsold him and rihanna #no shade. let’s see if Iggy push back again
exactly, people need to know their s***.
I loveee that she shifting backwards…. because I wanna see if Iggy shift hers again…Nicki is smart…and remember she released her debut with kanye and outsold him…. and has Kim put anyone on the map, and check out PTAF girls and their record deal
You guys must be blind Iggy said that she might not even be releasing Reclassified on that day and Eminem the known album seller is releasing something that day as well, so if she wants to have 3 no.1 she’ll have to move the date right out of November
Damn Iggy got Nicki scared to release. Push backs aren’t a good look.
hahaha Iggy has this b**** shook. Nicki can’t handle real competition.
out of all people, you mention iggy? the girl who struggles to go gold in her DEBUT? don’t make me laugh…
I hate hearing this. I personally believed that keeping the same release date would have pushed more units. Going up against Queen B & 1D (album sellers) would have forced her fan base to go support the week of. I’m still excited though. I think it will be worth the wait.
Damn it! So this makes the promo campaign even longer I guess. Longest promo ever for an album, like 2 whole years of big promo non stop 🙂
If this was an Iggy post the Barbz would be calling her a “fad” and “threatened.” The excuses. And we all know December releases are a mess.
DESPERATE FLOP