"Super Bass" is written in the key of G-sharp minor with a moderate tempo of 128 beats per minute. Minaj's vocals in the song have been described as "breathy". It uses a busy beat that is interspersed with digital rain drop sound effects and strong bass. While being interviewed by MTV News during the video shoot for the single, Minaj explained the song's concept, stating: "'Super Bass' is about the boy that you are crushing over, And you kind of want to get your mack on, but you're taking the playful approach." The song utilizes electronic music and pop in its composition, while Minaj raps over a hip hop drum beat, while also infusing elements of J-pop combined with an upbeat hook. "Super Bass" was co-written by Minaj, Ester Dean, Roahn Hylton, and Daniel "Kane Beatz" Johnson, who produced the song alongside JMIKE.
Problems playing this file? See media help. In November 2021, "Super Bass" was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for selling 10 million equivalent units in the US. In the United States, it has sold over five million digital downloads as of December 2014. It also reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart. The song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and in New Zealand, as well as number six in Australia and Canada. Billboard named the song the 7th Greatest Karaoke song of all time. It later appeared in Billboard's "100 Songs That Defined the Decade" list and Rolling Stone's "500 Best Songs of All Time" 2021 list at 426. "Super Bass" received positive reviews from music critics upon release. An accompanying music video for the single was shot in March 2011 by director Sanaa Hamri and shows Minaj playfully taunting a group of men while making use of multiple props colored bubblegum pink. The bubblegum pop and pop rap song contains electronic influences, while Minaj raps over a hip hop beat.
According to Minaj, the song's lyrics detail the story of a playful romance between a man and a woman.
The song was co-written by Minaj, along with Ester Dean, Roahn Hylton, and Kane Beatz, who also produced the song along with JMIKE. It was sent to American rhythmic radio stations as the album's fifth single on April 5, 2011. " Super Bass" is a song by Trinidadian rapper and singer Nicki Minaj from the deluxe version of her debut studio album, Pink Friday (2010).
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