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| Nicki Minaj Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded | ||
| Released | April 2, 2012 | |
| Format | Digital download | |
| Genre | Hardcore hip hop, electro hop | |
| Length | 3:05 | |
| Label | Young Money, Cash Money, Universal Republic | |
| Writer | Nicki Minaj Hit-Boy | |
| Producer | Hit-Boy | |
| Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded track listing | |
| "Come on a Cone" is track number 2. | |
| Previous track "Roman Holiday" |
Next track "I Am Your Leader" |
"Come on a Cone" is a song by Nicki Minaj from her sophomore album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, originally released on April 2, 2012. The song was written by Minaj and Chauncey Hollis. The song was produced by Hit-Boy. It received mainly positive reviews, but it was criticized for its explicit chorus. It is a hardcore hip hop and electro hop song. The music video was released on October 22, 2012 by Grizz Lee, Nicki's cameraman who films a lot of footage of her.
Background[]
This song features Minaj as Roman Zolanski and is rumored to be another diss song to Lil' Kim, following "Stupid Hoe". Minaj makes references to Ellen DeGeneres ("When you see me on Ellen / Just admit that I'm winning"), Oscar de la Renta ("Front row with Oscar / De la Renta posture"), Anna Wintour ("When I'm sitting with Anna / I'm really sitting with Anna / Ain't no metaphor punchline / I'm really sitting with Anna), Versace ("Do a show for Versace / They request me by name / And if they don't get Nicki / It just won't be the same"), and Cee Lo ("My commercial with Cee Lo...") The chorus is Roman saying in a cartoonish voice the title repeatedly (critics compared it to "Stupid Hoe"). Many critics panned the song saying that the chorus was the main problem of the song. The most imfamous line from the song is, "If you wasn't so ugly / I'd put my dick in your face", and then Minaj breaks in to song, "Dick in your face / Put my dick in your face".
Cross references[]
- Direct references to Pink Friday and "Super Bass".
- Anna Wintour is also referenced in "Muny".
- Ellen DeGeneres is also referenced in "I Love You" and "No Frauds".
- Oscar de la Renta is later referenced in "Good Form".
- Versace is also referenced in "Brraaattt", "FEFE" and "MAMA".
Critical reception[]
PopDust reviewed Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded and gave each song a, "Roman Rating". "Come on a Cone", on PopDust received 8/10 rating. Billboard reviewed the song and said "don't be surprised if you walk away singing "Dick in your face, put my dick in your face" off key".
Music video[]
| Video | Information | |
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Premiere | October 22, 2012 |
| Filmed | All through various shows of Nicki. | |
| Director | Grizz Lee | |
| Producer | Grizz Lee | |
| Production co | Grizz Lee Arts & Pink Personality LLC | |
| Length | 2:30 | |
The clip features celebrity cameos by Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame, Tyga, Blac Chyna, Randy Jackson, Birdman, and of course Safaree "SB" Samuels. The music video was used for promotion of Minaj's re-release album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up and it had an informal release. It was directed and produced by Grizz Lee, and was included on the DVD of Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up.
Stills[]
Credits[]
Recording:
- Recorded at: Conway Studios, Los Angeles CA & Jungle City Studios, New York NY
- Mixed at: Conway Studios, Los Angeles CA
Personnel:
- Writers: O. Maraj, C. Hollis
- Producers: Hitboy
- Publishing Co: Harajuku Barbie Music/Money mack Music/Songs of Universal Inc. (BMI), Hitboy Music/Songs Of Universal/You Cant Teach Bein The Shh! (BMI)
- Recorded by: Ariel Chobez
- Recording Assistant: Jon Sher
- Mixed by: Ariel Chobaz
- Mix Assistant: Jon Sher
The credits for "Come on a Cone" are adapted from the liner notes of Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.
Lyrics[]
"Come On A Come" |
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[Verse 1: Nicki Minaj] |
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