Yup. Super Bass 15. "[5] Scott Plagenhoef of Pitchfork commented on the songs status on the album and how Minaj was out-shined by its collaborator, stating "Minaj is upstaged by Drake and Kanye West on "Moment 4 Life" and "Blazin'", respectively, but these tracks—plus the Rihanna collaboration "Fly" and the solo ballad "Save Me"—are the best examples of what Pink Friday is rather than what many of us wanted it to be. Moment 4 Life (Freestyle) Lyrics: If I could take the time back, I would rewind back / The day my cousin asked my gran where his mom at / I want my aunt back and my dad too / … I wish that I could have this moment 4 life, 4 life, 4 life In this moment, i just feel so alive, alive, alive . Watch the video for Moment 4 Life (feat. Nicki Minaj & Drake Captured The Young Money Come Up On "Moment 4 Life" By Aron A. November 22, 2020 17:14. The Lyrics for Moment 4 Life by Nicki Minaj have been translated into 9 languages. The song was produced by T-Minus and written by both artists, and samples Sly, Slick and Wicked's "Confessin' A Feeling", released in 1972. This is my moment, I just feel so alive, alive, alive Drake) 8. I’m not going to lie to you. Shout out to my haters, sorry that you couldn't faze me Young Money raised me, grew up out in Baisley I believe that life is a prize These niggas be droppin' songs, they ain't even cold During the performance, Minaj wore a fluffy white wig, turquoise tights, elongated heels and a super-snug, orange and blue mini-dress. It was very entertaining and a danceable song. Meek Mill - Moment 4 Life Lyrics Advisory - the following lyrics contain explicit language: If I could take the time back, I would rewind back The day my cousin asked my gran where his mom at These other rappers gettin' bodied and carried away Put it on everything that I will retire with the ring It also saw success internationally, becoming a top 40 hit in Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, as well as charting in Belgium and France. "Moment 4 Life" is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj featuring Canadian rapper Drake. 'Cause in this moment, I just feel so alive, alive, alive One with the sunsets Fly (feat. Nicki Minaj I fly with the stars in the skies, I am no longer trying to survive, I believe that life is a prize, But to live doesn't mean you're alive, Don't worry bout me and who I fire I get what I desire it's my empire And yes I call the shots I am the umpire I sprinkle holy water upon the vampire In this very moment … Clap for the heavyweight champ, me Drake – Moment 4 Life", "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100", "British single certifications – Nicki Minaj ft Drake – Moment 4 Life", "American certifications – Nicki Minaj – Moment 4 Life", Recording Industry Association of America, "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more! [20] The video begins with Minaj sitting by a boudoir as Martha Zolanski appears as Minaj's fairy godmother. They shared their dreams of making it as rappers. After discussing how Roman and Slim Shady have been sent to boarding school, Martha informs Nicki that this kind of fairy tale is different from ones she's seen. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. I fly with the stars in the skies I am no longer trying to survive I believe that life is a prize We done did everything they can think of We ain't get the memo, 40 got a bunch of weed he ain't even roll, Weezy on top, and that nigga ain't even home yet, Fuck it, me and Nicki Nick gettin' married today, I'm really tryna make it more than what it is, Confessin' A Feeling by Sly, Slick & Wicked, NickiWRLDTour (Visual Intro Europe) by Nicki Minaj (Ft. Juice WRLD), Introduction [Culture Shock] by Titus Jones [DJ], Moment 4 Life by Katy Keene Cast (Ft. Jonny Beauchamp), Westwood Crib Session w/ Jadakiss by Young Adz (Ft. Jadakiss). Oh yeah barbz, Moment 4 Life features Drake! "[1] Lyrically the song is about a desire to maintain a feeling of accomplishment, as Drake follows behind Minaj and raps the same theme of enjoying the moment. Yeah, be very afraid [23] While performing on VH1 Divas Support the Troops, Minaj performed the song for the men and women of the military[24] without Drake again. Lyrics to 'Moment 4 Life' by Nicki Minaj. It serves as the fourth single from Minaj's debut album Pink Friday(2010). About Moment 4 Life "Moment 4 Life" is a song by Trinidad-born rapper and singer Nicki Minaj featuring Canadian rapper Drake. As documented by MTV, Minaj shared via Facebook: [The song] is about 2 kids that grew up on the same block. "[4] Alexis Petridis of The Guardian gave the song a negative review commenting on Minaj's tone, stating "she sounds bored rigid, which rather makes you wonder where showing off one's musical versatility ends and cravenly softening your sound for the marketplace begins. Not that you'd try to tell her to her face. After discussing how Roman and Slim Shady have been sent to boarding school, Martha informs Nicki that this kind of fairy tale is different from ones she's seen, stating "These kinds of nights are fleeting and usually end by mid-night. It takes basically every aspect of her personality – the fashionista, the glamazon, the princess, the badass, the cartoon character, the girly girl – and crams them together into one very shiny package. [Chorus: Nicki Minaj] This very moment, I bring Niggas wanna be friends, how coincidental This supposed to be y'all year? Nicki Minaj: Moment 4 Life Meaning. During her concert at 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival, Minaj also performed the song. The song was produced by T-Minus and written by both artists, and samples Sly, Slick and Wicked's "Confessin' A … It's Drake and me. [22] Minaj also performed the song on the Lopez Tonight show as her alter ego Rosa without the assistance of Drake. The song serves as the third single off the album, released as a single on December 7, 2010. "Moment 4 Life" is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj featuring Canadian rapper Drake. Whatever you pick, I'm just gonna rock with you.' No, I'm not lucky, I'm blessed, yes "Drake came to the studio one night and he brought me a whole bunch of beats when I was wrapping up the [ Pink Friday] album. Moment 4 Life (feat. Greatness is what we on the brink of [9] It became Minaj's first number-one song on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and also managed to top the Rap Songs chart. Drake) from Nicki Minaj's Next Level for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. You and all them white girls, party of five "Moment 4 Life" is a song by American recording artist Nicki Minaj featuring Canadian … "[3], Brad Wete of Entertainment Weekly stated "The triumphant 'Moment 4 Life,' along with the album's two lead singles, all showcase her knack for melody while boasting lyrics chronicling her struggles–be they professional or intimate ones of love and hurt. - Music, Celebrity, Artist News", "Nicki Minaj Celebrates Thanksgiving With Help From Kanye, Rihanna And Drake | Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on", "Video: Nicki Minaj Reports for 'Diva' Duty", "Nicki Minaj Drives Soldiers Crazy At 'VH1 Divas' - Music, Celebrity, Artist News", Rap-Up.com || Nicki Minaj Spends Christmas in Concert, Rap-Up.com || Video: Nicki Minaj Kicks Off New Year with Carson Daly, Rap-Up.com || Nicki Minaj's New Year's Moment in Miami, "Video: Nicki Minaj Makes Moments with Ellen DeGeneres", "VIDEO: Nicki Minaj Performs During the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival", "CHRIS BROWN, NICKI MINAJ PERFORM AT IHEARTRADIO SUMMER POOL PARTY", http://www.discogs.com/Nicki-Minaj-Moment-4-Life/release/2831329, Ultratop.be – Nicki Minaj feat. Save Me 7. [10][11] On the Billboard Hot 100, "Moment 4 Life" peaked at number 13 making it her highest-charting song on the chart. They laughed together, they cried together. Phone: 813-445-0299. Moment 4 Life is a song sung by Jorge Lopez and was originally performed by Nicki Minaj featuring Drake. "[21] Chris Robinson of Idolator compared and contrasted the "Moment 4 Life" wedding with other wedding music video's stating, "We’re going to call it right now. Minaj, meanwhile, likens herself to a "heavyweight champ", David of Goliath-slaying fame and, rather less obviously, "the umpire", which for British listeners of a certain ilk can't help but invite comparisons to the legendary Dickie Bird MBE. will.i.am) 9. And then it wraps that package with nods to her past (the British accent, the mention of her Roman Zolanski alter-ego, the consummation of her Twit-lationship with Drake) for good measure. Email: [email protected] / Previous Next. It is basically our first glimpse at the real Nicki: a young woman who is more than just the sum of her parts, even if those parts are pretty interesting. It's this seeming lack of confidence, contradictory to the poise she shows elsewhere, which identifies the problems with Pink Friday, an often wobbly first effort that shows enormous promise. I heard this song, 'Moment 4 Life', in a Pepsi commercial, and I must say that the original version is even better. "Moment 4 Life" is a song by Trinidad-born rapper and singer Nicki Minaj featuring Canadian rapper Drake. Best believe that when we done, this moment will be syndicated [19] The video takes part in a type of Minaj-assisted fairy tale from a book. Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2013. It is obtained from here and it's called "Nicki-Minaj-Moment-4-Life-FanMade.jpg" lol Pancake 23:27, 4 July 2011 (UTC) And by the way,can somebody post the ORIGINAL cover at Wikimedia Commons?--Nikinikolananov 13:29, 11 October 2012 (UTC) File:Nicki-minaj-moment-4-life.jpg Nominated for speedy Deletion I can hardly decide I wish that I could have this moment 4 life 4 life, 4 life 'Cause in this moment, I just feel so alive Alive, alive I wish that I could have this moment 4 life 4 life, 4 life This is my moment, I just feel so alive Alive, alive This is my moment, I waited all my life I can tell it's time Driftin' away, I'm … [32], Credits are taken from Pink Friday liner notes.[34]. [Bridge: Nick Minaj] Weezy on top, and that nigga ain't even home yet It serves as the fourth single from Minaj's debut album Pink Friday (2010). This is my moment 5.4K Views 45 7. Blazin (feat. What does Moment 4 Life mean? [Verse 1: Nicki Minaj] 5.0 out of 5 stars Moment 4 Life - Nicki Minaj did a great job of it. This 'Moment 4 Life' was one of the beats, and he was like, 'Just do whatever. [2] "Straying away from the standard rap song construction of three verses and a hook, Nicki performs a brain-dump of sorts on the track, spitting as if she's making a speech to both her fans and detractors. One day they realize that their dreams have come to fruition. Everything they deprived me of (Yeah) I fly with the stars in the skies I wish that I could have this moment for life, for life, for life It was very entertaining and a danceable song. On the day of its premiere, James Montgomery of MTV News gave the video a very positive review and breakdown, stating, "So it's not exactly a stretch to call 'Moment 4 Life' the most Nicki Minaj video of all time. They shared their dreams of making it as rappers. What I tell them hoes? I'm really tryna make it more than what it is There are very few silly wigs and nary a stitch of Spandex to be seen anywhere. Fuck it, me and Nicki Nick gettin' married today Doing target practice, all these bitches just aiming to please Drake - New Song", Nicki Minaj’s ‘Moment 4 Life’ Compliments Billboard Chart Success, "Nicki Minaj's 'Pink Friday': Read EW's review | The Music Mix | EW.com", "Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday | CD review | Music", "Album Reviews: Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday", "Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday | Music Review", "Music - Singles Review - Nicki Minaj ft. Drake: 'Moment 4 Life, "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)", "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)", "Ask Billboard: Why Is There No R&B/Hip-Hop in the Hot 100's Top 10? Did I ever tell y'all I wrote 2 diff hooks to that song? Nicki Minaj: I fly with the stars in the skies I am no longer trying to survive I believe that life is a prize But to live doesn't mean you're alive [28] During the performance, Minaj wore black and gold piece with multi-colored hair. I waited all my 2010 single by Nicki Minaj featuring Drake, CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (, "Pink Friday Diaries (via Nik's FB pg) : Nicki Minaj", "Nicki Minaj, 'Moment 4 Life' Feat. I have become alive This is my moment, I waited all my life I can tell it's time Driftin' away, I'm one with the sunset I … They laughed together, they cried together. "[14] Drake additionally added "I mean, it's a fantasy video. Check It Out (feat. Are we drinking a lil' more? [25] Minaj performed the song for the holidays on many occasions, including a Christmas concert for Hot 97. Yeah, I love that girl, man. [29] Minaj performed the song on her first appearance on Saturday Night Live, where she wore a colorful full bodysuit and performed the song minus Drake. Last Chance (feat. During the climax of the song, Drake and Minaj walk down the aisle, where they share a wedding kiss by fireworks as the clock strikes midnight. "[15][16] "Moment 4 Life" is the first music video shot in a string of music videos to be released for promotion. Drifting away, I'm She later tweeted that she freestyled the hook. [13], A music video for the single was shot and directed by Chris Robinson. Kanye West) 10. Blow Ya Mind 16. In addition to writing ALL my raps I wrote a lot of your fave hooks too! Follow. The current cover is fan-made. The video for "Moment 4 Life" premiered on January 27, 2011 at 7:54 pm ET on MTV alongside an interview with Minaj. Rihanna) 6. I wish that I could have this moment for life, for life, for life 'Cause I'm still hood, Hollywood couldn't change me But I couldn't do it all alone, we The song is inspired by a story Minaj created, in which two kids grow up together sharing the same dream of becoming famous rappers, and create this song while living out the… I heard this song, 'Moment 4 Life', in a Pepsi commercial, and I must say that the original version is even better. The video takes part in a type of Minaj-assisted fairy tale from a book. : Nicki Minaj", "Nicki Minaj's 'Moment 4 Life' Video Gets Premiere Date", "Nicki Minaj And Drake Plan A Cinderella Wedding In "Moment 4 Life" Video | Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on", "Nicki Minaj's 'Moment 4 Life' Video Premieres - Watch It Now! As of 2018, the video has more than 200 million views. The video begins with Minaj sitting by a boudoir as Martha Zolanski appears as Minaj's fairy godmother. After being rejected from his audition for Cats and finding out he has been blacklisted after his speech at Mannequin: The Musical auditions, Jorge's agent submits him for an audition for the historical rap musical, Jefferson. You’ve got a very regal environment, and you’ve got Nicki doing what she does—big outfits, big everything. A young king, pay me in gold I wish that I could have this moment 4 life 4 life, 4 life 'Cause in this moment, I just feel so alive Alive, alive I wish that I could have this moment 4 life 4 life, 4 life This is my moment, I just feel so alive Alive, alive. "[7], Nick Levine of Digital Spy UK gave the track 4 out of 5 starts, commenting that "yes, the track itself - melodic and portentous(ish) midtempo R&B produced by Canadian up-and-comer T-Minus - is decent, but 'Moment 4 Life' is inevitably all about its frontline duo, arguably the most exciting male and female rhyme merchants of our times. The song was produced by T-Minus and written by both artists, and samples Sly, Slick and Wicked's "Confessin' A Feeling", released in 1972. [28] Minaj most recently performed the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, minus Drake, in a black cocktail dress, blonde hair, and signature "Barbie" chain. Natasha Bedingfield) 14. [12] Drake – Moment 4 Life", "Irish-charts.com – Discography Nicki Minaj", Dutchcharts.nl – Nicki Minaj feat. And I will retire with the crown, yes Report. 5.0 out of 5 stars Moment 4 Life - Nicki Minaj did a great job of it. 'Cause in this moment, I just feel so alive, alive, alive I wish that I could have this moment for life, for life, for life One day they realize that their dreams have come to fruition. But my fairy god mother senses tell me that you may have this moment for life." . Moment 4 Life (feat. On February 13, 2011 the single entered the UK top 40 at a current peak of 22, giving Nicki her second UK top 40 single (after her joint single "Check It Out" with will.i.am peaked at 11). Song Released: 2010 Featuring: Drake Moment 4 Life Lyrics. In the UK, the single debuted on the singles chart at number 135, in its second week it rose to 55 due to strong digital sales. I wish that I could have this moment for life, for life, for life The song was produced by T-Minus and written by both artists, and samples Sly, Slick and Wicked's "Confessin' A Feeling", released in 1972. 'Cause everybody dies, but not everybody lives, ah During a session from the Pink Friday Diaries, Minaj discussed the song in detail, adding a background story to the original song. Ain't being cocky, we just vindicated We appreciate it! Southside Jamaica, Queens, and it's crazy I'm in the Dominican, Big Papi Ortiz Put your drinks up 6 years ago | 163 views. "[8], The song debuted on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at number 56 and the US Hot Rap Songs at number 17 due to strong digital sales and heavy radio play, following the album's release. She has also added this song to her Pink Friday: Reloaded Tour, The Pinkprint Tour and to The Nicki Wrld Tour. I fly with the stars in the skies, I am no longer trying to survive, I believe that life is a prize, [26] Minaj additionally performed the song on a Manhattan rooftop during a pre-taped New Year's event on NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly. [Chorus: Nicki Minaj] I was really looking forward to our collaboration and it lived up to every one of my expectations. [Chorus: Nicki Minaj] The twist of it, the concept of it, I don't want to give it all away."[14]. In this very moment, I slayed Goliath with a sling Damn, this one for the books, man And all you bitches that be hatin' can catch a bouquet, ooh "Moment 4 Life" (feat. "[6] Jesse Cataldo of Slant Magazine gave the song a negative review on Minaj's part of the song and on the album as a whole, stating "Minaj's deranged wildness could potentially provide a foil for Drake, cutting into his tendency to work slowly and calmly on "Moment 4 Life." [14] The president of Young Money Entertainment, Mack Maine, told MTV News, "We're still trying to work out the date for the next video with [Nicki] and Drake for the 'Moment 4 Life' video. I sprinkle holy water upon a vampire Moments 4 Life by MAK. Browse more videos. Moment 4 Life; Lyrics. Verified Purchase. Minaj first performed the song at a Thanksgiving Party hosted by Hot 97 with Drake, and later performed their other song "Up All Night". Verified Purchase. I didn't see where it was so explicit. But to live doesn't mean you're alive It's a celebration every time we link up 4. It was written by Minaj, Drake, Nikhil Seetharam, and Tyler Williams, and was produced by T-Minus. All of which are way more poignant than raps about how dope she is. Muny I didn't see where it was so explicit. Right Thru Me 5. As of December 2014, the single has sold 2 million copies in the US. [26] During the Christmas special, Minaj wore a leopard-print bodysuit wrapped in a black cloth cage. [Verse 2: Drake] ", "Singles Top 40 from the Official UK Charts Company", "Nicki Minaj and Drake's 'Moment 4 Life' Video in Photos", "Nicki Minaj, Drake Set To Shoot 'Moment 4 Life' Video - Music, Celebrity, Artist News", "Nicki Minaj to Shoot Video With Drake for 'Moment 4 Life, "Nicki Minaj Says She's Euphoric Over Pink Friday Sales - Music, Celebrity, Artist News", "Nicki Minaj's Appearance On Ellen! Moment 4 Life (Instrumental) - Nicki Minaj ft. Drake. nicki minaj album. 15 Via TIDAL Moment 4 Life… Directed by Chris Robinson. This is my moment, I just feel so alive, alive, alive Bow, bow, bow to me, drop down to your knees 40 got a bunch of weed he ain't even roll These lyrics were corrected by nykeria, matthew, Matthew These lyrics were added by Ping Thank you all for your support! Drake) I fly with the stars in the skies I am no longer trying to survive I believe that life is a prize But to live doesn't mean you're alive Don't worry 'bout me and who I fire I get what I desire, it's my empire And yes I call the shots, I am the umpire