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?
It peaked at #22 on the Hot 100. Respectable, sure. But criminal when you consider the math: va va voom by nicki minaj
It doesn’t try to be deep. It doesn’t try to be hard. It just wants to make you move. So next time you’re making a throwback playlist,
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. It peaked at #22 on the Hot 100
[Link to Spotify/Apple Music] What’s your favorite deep cut from the Pink Friday era? Drop your hot takes in the comments below. And yes, “Roman Holiday” is also valid.
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?