Thought I Knew You (Nicki Minaj Song)

Thought I knew You is a recorded by American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj , for her Forth studio album, Queen (2018).he track features American singer-songwriter The Weeknd on the chorus And was written by Minaj, Abel Tesfaye,[[Hazzard Reid]]

"Thought I Knew You"
Song by Nicki Minaj featuring The Weeknd
from the album Queen
Written
Format
Recorded Criteria Studios,Miami FL
Genre RNB
Length 3:18
Label
Producer(s) J. Reid

Commercially,the song entered US Billboard Hot 100 peaked at number 97 on the.It peaked at number nineteen in New Zealand and number 69 in Canada.For Promotion Minaj debuted the track on her special Queen Radio show on Beats 1.

Background

"Thought I knew You" was written and produced by Minaj, The Weekend,Brittany Hazzard And J. Reid. [1]J. Reid served as the producer.

Minaj long time recording engineer Aubry "Big Juice" Delaine talked to Rolling Stone about working with Minaj on her fourth album Queen.According to Delaine he said the following about the song:

"On “Thought I Knew You,” it had to be smooth, something that changed your mood and put you in another place when you listen to it. The sonics have to match the mood that is being sung or rapped about."[2]

Commercial performance

After the release of Queen, "Thought I knew You" debuted on Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 98, becoming Minaj ninety eight entry on the chart.[3] "Thought I knew You" also entered on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart at number 49.

Composition

"Thought I knew You" is an uptempo synth-pop song and R&B -infused beats. "Thought I knew You" is written in the key of C♯ minor the track features a light reggae beat.[4]According to Minaj's recording engineer, Aubry "Big Juice" Delaine in a interview with Rolling Stone said, "he made sure the song's vibe fitted in with its lyrical content. On "Thought I Knew You," it had to be smooth, something that changed your mood and put you in another place when you listen to it," he said. "The sonics have to match the mood that is being sung or rapped about."[5][6]

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 59
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 19
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 98
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 47

Reference

  1. ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrolli/2018/08/10/nicki-minaj-queen-album-review/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nicki-minaj-freestyled-90-of-barbie-dreams-in-one-take-709878/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ↑ https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8470203/aretha-franklin-top-20-biggest-billboard-hot-100-hits. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ↑ https://www.beatport.com/track/thought-i-knew-you-original-mix/10971266. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ↑ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nicki-minaj-freestyled-90-of-barbie-dreams-in-one-take-709878/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ↑ https://www.songfacts.com/facts/nicki-minaj/thought-i-knew-you. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ↑ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
  8. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 20, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
  9. ↑ https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-canada-digital-song-sales. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ↑ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
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