Super Bass

" Super Bass " is a song by Trinidadi an -American recording artist Nicki Minaj from the deluxe edition of her debut studio album Pink Friday (2010). It impacted rhythmic radio in the United States on April 5, 2011 as the album's fifth single. The song was co-written by Minaj, along with Ester D ean and Daniel "K ane Beatz" Johnson, who also produced the song. According to Minaj, the song's lyrics detail the story of a playful romance between a male and a female. The song draws from the hip hop and R&B genres while infusing elements of p op and Minaj's r ap. "Super Bass" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who was complimented its memorable hook, lyrical context and for its chorus. The song has peaked at number three on the United States Billboard Hot 100, also reaching number 3 in New Zealand, number 6 in Australia,Canada, and the World charts, and also at number 8 in the UK.

A music video for the single was shot in March 2011 by director Sanaa Hamri. The video received generally positive reviews from critics, most of whom complimented the "eye candy" and colorful visuals seen throughout the video. The song has been classified as Minaj's signature song. "Super Bass" has been certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and has sold more than four million digital copies as of May 2012, becoming one of the best-selling singles in the United States.