In an intriguing turn of events, Nicki Minaj’s recent release, “Last Time I Saw You,” sparked a polarizing response among music fans.
In a poll conducted by Billboard, fans were given the opportunity to vote for their favorite new music release of the week. Minaj’s track managed to secure the top spot with close to 48% of the votes. However, it faced fierce competition from other releases such as Timbaland’s “Keep Going Up” featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake, Doja Cat’s “Demons,” Lil Wayne’s “Kat Food,” Jhayco and Peso Pluma’s “Ex-Special,” and more.
“Last Time I Saw You” serves as a preview for Minaj’s upcoming album, Pink Friday 2, set to drop on November 17. The album holds tremendous significance as it follows her chart-topping debut studio album, Pink Friday, and 2018’s Queen, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and spawned popular singles like “Chun-Li” and “Good Form.”
Minaj’s latest single pays homage to the nostalgic vibes of Pink Friday’s “Moment 4 Life.” Embracing a gentle pop production, Minaj delivers an impassioned sing-rap performance, exploring the theme of drifting apart from a significant person in her life.
As the poll results revealed, Timbaland’s “Keep Going Up,” a collaboration with Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake, came in second place with 27% of the votes. The reunion of this dream team marks a significant moment, considering their previous chart-topping success with “Give It to Me” in 2007.
The fan response to the new music releases this week displayed a wide range of preferences and opinions, reflecting the diversity of musical tastes among listeners.
Below are the final results of the new music release poll:
– Nicki Minaj, “Last Time I Saw You” – 48.48%
– Timbaland feat. Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake, “Keep Going Up” – 27.4%
– Doja Cat, “Demons” – 10.94%
– Other – 8.96%
– Lil Wayne, “Kat Food” – 3.16%
– Jhayco & Peso Pluma, “Ex-Special” – 0.92%
– Speedy Ortiz, Rabbit Rabbit – 0.13%
These results indicate the diverse range of music capturing fans’ attention and highlight the distinct preferences within the contemporary music landscape.
