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| "FTCU" | ||||
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| Single by Nicki Minaj | ||||
| from the album Pink Friday 2 | ||||
| Released | January 10, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Genre | Trap | |||
| Length |
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| Label | Republic | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | ATL Jacob | |||
| Nicki Minaj singles chronology | ||||
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| "FTCU" on YouTube | ||||
"FTCU" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj from her fifth studio album Pink Friday 2 (2023). The song impacted rhythmic radio as the album's fifth and final single on January 30, 2024, through Republic Records. Produced by ATL Jacob, it contains a sample of "Fuck the Club Up" by Waka Flocka Flame featuring Pastor Troy and Slim Dunkin. A remix entitled the "Sleezemix" featuring Travis Scott, Chris Brown and Sexyy Red was released on April 19, 2024.
Background and composition
[edit]The song samples lyrics from Waka Flocka Flame's "Fuck the Club Up"[1] and contains trap production.[2] It finds Minaj asserting her dominance in the hip hop music industry.[3][4] The media speculated that the lyric "Stay in your Tory lane, bitch, I'm not Iggy" addresses rapper Megan Thee Stallion, as it reportedly references rappers Tory Lanez and Iggy Azalea: Lanez was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020 and Azalea wrote a letter in support of him to the court.[2][5]
Critical reception
[edit]Robin Murray of Clash called the song a "foul-mouthed club salute".[6] Nick Malone of PopMatters described the bass in the song as a "pimp smack to the jaw".[7] Fred Thomas of AllMusic regarded the song to be one of the "concise burners" from Pink Friday 2.[8] Julianne Escobedo Shepherd of Pitchfork commented that Minaj "seems to feel like she has to keep reiterating her position and punching down, hitting a low point on the Waka Flocka-sampling 'FTCU' when she raps, 'Stay in your Tory lane, bitch, I'm not Iggy.'"[4]
Promotion
[edit]Minaj appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on December 20, 2023, and performed a freestyle over the beat of FTCU, "battling" Colbert.[9] A remix of the song entitled "Sleezemix" featuring rappers Travis Scott, Sexyy Red and singer Chris Brown was released on April 19, 2024.[10]
Accolades
[edit]| Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BET Hip Hop Awards | 2024 | Song of the Year | Nominated | [11] |
Track listing
[edit]- Streaming/digital download[12]
- "FTCU" (explicit) – 2:52
- "FTCU" (clean) – 2:52
- "FTCU" (STPU edition) – 2:32
- "FTCU" (STPU edition; clean radio version) – 2:32
- "FTCU" (instrumental) – 2:32
- Streaming/digital download – Sleezemix[13]
- "FTCU" (Sleezemix; featuring Travis Scott, Chris Brown, and Sexyy Red) – 3:59
- "FTCU" – 2:52
Charts
[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[29] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[30] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | January 10, 2024 | Original | [12] | ||
| United States | January 30, 2024 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | [31] | ||
| Various | April 19, 2024 |
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Sleezemix | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^ Diep, Eric (December 12, 2023). "Nicki Minaj Caps Off Her Comeback Year With Style & Swag On 'Pink Friday 2'". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Walker, Joe (December 8, 2023). "Nicki Minaj Seemingly Disses Megan Thee Stallion & Latto On 'Pink Friday 2'". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ Petridis, Alexis (December 8, 2023). "Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday 2 review – 'You're never far from a glowing endorsement of her own vagina'". The Guardian. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Shepherd, Julianna Escobedo (December 11, 2023). "Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday 2 Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ Cowen, Trace William (December 8, 2023). "Nicki Minaj Fans Are Convinced She's Dissing Latto and Megan Thee Stallion on 'Pink Friday' Sequel". Complex. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ Murray, Robin (December 8, 2023). "Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday 2 | Reviews". Clash. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ Malone, Nick (December 12, 2023). "Nicki Minaj Reigns on 'Pink Friday 2'". PopMatters. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Fred (December 18, 2023). "Pink Friday 2 Review". AllMusic. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ Denis, Kyle (2023-12-21). "Watch Nicki Minaj & Stephen Colbert Have a Hilarious Rap Battle on 'The Late Show'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ Denis, Kyle (April 18, 2024). "Nicki Minaj Recruits Chris Brown, Travis Scott & Sexyy Red for 'FTCU' Remix: Here's When It Arrives". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "2024 BET Hip Hop Awards: Nominees". BET.
- ^ a b "FTCU". Spotify. January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "FTCU (SLEEZEMIX)". Spotify. April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 8 January 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1766. Australian Recording Industry Association. January 8, 2024. p. 3.
- ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. December 25, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
- ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "IFPI Charts". ifpi.gr. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
- ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Nicki Minaj – FTCU". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Nicki Minaj – FTCU". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Your Radio Add Recaps". Hits. January 23, 2024. Archived from the original on January 24, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.