Massive Attack (song)
2010 Nicki Minaj single
"Massive Attack" is the debut solo single by Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj featuring American singer Sean Garrett. It was released on April 13, 2010 by Young Money, Cash Money and Universal Motown. It was written by Minaj and Garrett, and produced by Alex da Kid and Garrett. The song was sonically distinct from Minaj's previous work on her mixtapes and features and received mixed reviews from critics. It reached number 65 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 22 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. The music video was released on March 31, and features a helicopter chase and militaristic jungle and desert scenes. The song is included in the 2011 rhythm video game, Dance Central 2.
Background and release
In an interview with Rap-Up in March 2010, Minaj revealed the title to the song, and Garrett stated: "It's a club banger. It's a lot broader than what people would expect her to come with. The record puts her in the game in a way that says she should've been here a long time ago.
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