Majesty Ft Eminem&labrinth - Nicki Minaj
"Majesty," the second track from Nicki Minaj’s 2018 album Queen , serves as a high-octane declaration of dominance in the rap industry. Featuring British singer Labrinth and hip-hop legend Eminem, the song is a sonic display of lyrical technicality and thematic royalty.
At its core, "Majesty" is an anthem about reclaiming and defending one's throne. Nicki Minaj Majesty ft Eminem&Labrinth
: Minaj focuses on her wealth, influence, and longevity. She uses clever wordplay, such as a double entendre comparing her MAC Cosmetics collection to drug dealing ("The MAC movin' like crack / I'm selling powder now"). "Majesty," the second track from Nicki Minaj’s 2018
The track was produced by Labrinth and Eminem, blending melodic elements with aggressive hip-hop beats. Labrinth aimed to create a sound reminiscent of classic 1960s and 70s records, like those of The Beatles , before pivoting into a heavy hip-hop drop. : Minaj focuses on her wealth, influence, and longevity
: Eminem uses his verse to critique the state of modern rap, advocating for higher lyrical effort. Notably, he broke his own speed record from "Rap God" on this track, delivering 123 syllables in approximately 12 seconds—roughly 10.3 syllables per second.
: The song closes with a menacing outro from Minaj directed at her detractors: "Jealousy is a disease, die slow".
: The song features a beautiful piano medley and orchestral-style vocals from Labrinth that transition into sharp, fast-paced electronic elements.