But more than that, it’s fun . Not every Nicki song needs to be a “Monster” level lyrical massacre. Sometimes, you just want to feel like the hottest person at the mall food court. Sometimes, you need a three-minute vacation from seriousness.
💄💄💄💄 (4 out of 5 pink lipsticks) va va voom by nicki minaj
So next time you’re making a throwback playlist, don’t skip it. Turn it up. Scream the “I-I-I-I-I.” And ask yourself: When was the last time you felt a little bit of va va voom? But more than that, it’s fun
Today, we’re diving into the bubblegum-trap universe of Was it a hit? Sort of. Should it have been a #1? Absolutely. And why does it feel just as fresh on a 2024 playlist as it did a decade ago? Sometimes, you need a three-minute vacation from seriousness
Va Va Voom is that vacation. It’s the song you play when you’ve just put on a new lipstick and you’re walking to the train. It’s the pre-game anthem for absolutely nothing special—just a Tuesday night that might get weird. Looking back, Va Va Voom sits in a weird spot in Nicki’s discography. It’s not a classic like “Super Bass.” It’s not a lyrical flex like “Beez in the Trap.” But it might be her most replayable song.
Let’s pop the cork. Here’s a fun fact for the Barbz: Va Va Voom wasn’t even supposed to be a single. Originally, Nicki and her team pushed for “Masquerade” to follow up “Starships” . But after a fan poll (yes, the internet won this round), Va Va Voom was officially released as the album’s fifth single.