Trini Dem Girls

Album: The Pinkprint (2014)
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Songfacts®:

  • Nicki Minaj was born in St. James, Trinidad and Tobago before growing up in Queens, New York City. She touches on her West Indian roots on this dancehall infused track where she reminds us that "them island girls is the baddest."
  • The song features a guest appearance from Gamal "Lunchmoney" Lewis on the hook. His resume also includes a writing credit on Jessie J's single "Burnin' Up."
  • Minaj opened the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards with a performance of this song. Sporting a high-plumage headpiece, she was joined on stage by a bevy of tribal dancers.

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