The Boys (Nicki Minaj and Cassie song)

The Boys" is a song recorded by Trinidadian-American hip hop artist Nicki Minaj and American singer,recording artist, model, dancer and actress Cassie. It serves as the first single from the re-release of Minaj's second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up, and was released on September 13, 2012 by Cash Money, Young Money and Universal Republic. The song was served only in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada only. Musically, the song is a R&B song, which features strong basslines and synthesizers, along with guitar riffs and rapping.
"The Boys" was well-received by music critics, complimenting Minaj's rapping style and structure and Cassie's inclusion. The song has peaked at number twenty on the UK R&B chart and at number 113 on the official UK Singles chart
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The colorful video opens with a white fountain flowing with pink liquid, introducing the director Colin Tilley , and the two artists Nicki Minaj and Cassie in the video. The scene changes to a woman reading a newspaper with Minaj's photo on the back of an article with the title "Barber Shop Burns Down After "Freak" Flame-Thrower Accident", then Minaj is quickly seen looking maliciously at the camera indicating her as the culprit. A scene is shown of a man unconsciously knocked out with the sounds of fire alarms in the background. The scene changes to Minaj in a pink car, and men winking at her as she steps out wearing a yellow and pink wig, Minaj and Cassie go through many costume changes throughout the video. Minaj walks down a colorful street rapping with men behind her dressed in pink holding umbrella's, shielding her from the strong winds. Cassie is shown singing the chorus in the same setting, with men gazing at her in awe, and women continue to roller skate in the background.

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