10 Definitive Pop Music Songs Of The 2010s
2. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
One thing for certain about Nicki Minaj: in the 2010s, she reigned supremely as the queen of both female rap and pop music.
Nicki Minaj, who is known for rocking outrageously coloured wigs and vivid makeup, rose to fame as a singer in the early 2010s. Many listeners fell in love with her Barbie doll-like appearance, her undeniably talented songwriting skills, and freestyle rap. However, Minaj's solo 2011 single Super Bass had the most influence on 2010s music, symbolising the rise of bubblegum pop while presenting an entirely new style and creative identity. Other pop music videos influenced by the single, such as Ariana Grande's Problem and Meghan Trainor's All About That Bass, recreated Minaj's Super Bass style in 2014. Despite this, Super Bass continues to be quintessential of the bubblegum pop genre.
Super Bass, which has become a legendary music video due to its gooey bubblegum and ultra-violet imagery, was recently awarded diamond certification by the RIAA at the end of 2021. This massive single set the tone for Nicki's following pop anthems, including her 2012 hits Starships and Pound The Alarm.
There's no telling if Nicki has reached the pinnacle of her career yet, as her most recent single, Super Freaky Girl, has just climbed to number one on Billboard's Hot 100!