Nicki Minaj is one of the biggest figures in the history of rap, and it was Minaj's sophomore album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, that made her a superstar. Released in 2012, the album's wide-ranging sound was indicative of how hard it was to pin down Nicki stylistically. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded was a controversial album that garnered attention from haters while simultaneously making Minaj's hardcore fanbase even more intense. Divisive in its diversity, the album cemented Nicki's superstardom amid a rapidly changing hip-hop landscape. The album's credits are a time-capsule grab-bag of the era's producers, many of whom had previously helmed hits for Nicki and others. It also sports features from Cam'Ron, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Nas, and, of course, Lil Wayne. The further we get from Roman Reloaded's release, the more it feels like a harbinger of change. In 2012, rap wasn't yet the dominant force it is in radio today; the success of songs like "Starships," which achieved massive popularity as both rap and social media were evolving into something else entirely, are partly to thank for this. Categorize it as pop, rap, or whatever you want, after "Starships" and Roman Reloaded, rap consumed pop completely. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded was a sign of things to come. Vinyl 2LP reissue.