: The song blends techno-pop, Europop, EDM, and hip-hop, signaling Minaj's significant shift toward mainstream pop at the time.
: Built around the infectious refrain, "Starships were meant to fly / Hands up and touch the sky," which encourages a carefree, "high" state of mind. Nicki Minaj - Starships (Explicit)
The explicit version of "Starships" is a high-tempo party anthem centered on themes of hedonism, financial freedom, and living in the moment. : The song blends techno-pop, Europop, EDM, and
: Produced by RedOne , Rami, and Carl Falk, with writing credits including Onika Maraj (Nicki Minaj) and Wayne Hector. : Produced by RedOne , Rami, and Carl
Experience the high-energy visuals of the official explicit music video: Nicki Minaj - Starships (Explicit) (Official Video) NickiMinajAtVEVO YouTube• Apr 27, 2012
: At a 2023 New Year’s Eve show in Miami, she stopped the track after the intro, telling the crowd, "I don't perform that song no more, y'all. I don't like it, what y'all want me to do?". Music Video