Nicki Minaj ’s official remix of Drake's "Best I Ever Had" is available for streaming on major platforms as part of her Beam Me Up Scotty

In 2009, Nicki Minaj released her debut single "Best I Ever Had," featuring Drake. The song became an instant hit, topping various music charts and selling millions of copies worldwide. This paper will analyze the song's impact on the music industry, exploring its chart performance, critical reception, and lasting influence on hip-hop and pop music.

Introduction

Impact on Hip-Hop and Pop Music

While Drake’s original version of "Best I Ever Had" became a breakout hit from his 2009 mixtape So Far Gone , the official remix was a standout track on Nicki Minaj's third mixtape, Beam Me Up Scotty . Released on April 18, 2009, this remix showcased the raw chemistry that would later give us hits like "Moment 4 Life" and "Make Me Proud". Why This Remix Still Slaps

The song that features Nicki Minaj and is often associated with Drake is actually "Best I Ever Had (Barry White remix)" or more likely, "Best I Ever Had" doesn't feature Nicki Minaj.

You can stream the high-quality official audio on several major platforms: YouTube Music : Listen for free on YouTube Music : Stream the full remix on the Beam Me Up Scotty album : Available for free streaming on Apple Music : Found on the remastered version of the Beam Me Up Scotty Track Highlights Release History

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The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. AllMusic praised Minaj's " bold, confident rapping" and Drake's " smooth, laid-back flow." The New York Times noted that the song's " catchy, repetitive hook" and " hip-hop's newest, most promising talents" made it a standout track. Rolling Stone praised Minaj's " fiery verses" and Drake's " melodic charm."