While not as instantly catchy as her best performances, Nicki Minaj's new urban single, "I Am Your Leader,"
represents a nice return to form for the female emcee, who has felt
increasingly like an empty pop star in recent months. Rapping over a
cascading robo-beat, Minaj commands the track, droping punch lines with a boastful wit that
was missing from generic party jams like "Starships" and "Pound the
Alarm." Rick Ross and Cam'ron turn in game guest verses, though ultimately, "Leader"
feels more like a group of friends playing around in the studio than a
fully-formed track. A-
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