Nicki Minaj has invoked the many stage personalities for which she has become known in the new video for "Moment 4 Life." Her Godmother Martha Zolanski (mother of Minaj personality Roman Zolanski) tells the femcee of her moment for life, after which Nicki, wearing a headdress of yellow gold and cascading diamonds, moves through the palatial mansion of partygoers. The train of her turquoise gown trails the "Right Thru Me" rapper/singer, before a cotton candy pink-wigged Minaj meets with her fellow Young Money star, Drake, with open arms.
The dapper Canadian emcee raps his part, before the two approach the altar, against a backdrop of flowing fireworks. The two never officially lock lips, but as the clock strikes midnight, their lips near and retract as the fireworks display overtakes the two.
Watch the music video below (before it is yanked from YouTube by the evil music labels):
The video is simple in its cinematic approach, and while it does reflect the experiences of both newcomers to the hip-hop game, it lacks the intensity or attention-grabbing quality one might expect from two of the biggest music stars of the past (and present) year. Don't get me wrong, it is enjoyable. But I did expect slightly more from the two.
"Moment 4 Life" by Nicki Minaj featuring Drake: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ (6/10)
she looks cute but the vid has no direction whatsoever. FLY wit riri better be good vid!!
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