Throwback to Cardi’s first time attending the Billboard Music Awards 2019, and with her SIX AWARDS she won that night.
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[THROWBACK PICS]: Cardi B. & Selena Gomez Backstage at Coachella 2019
Cardi and Selena at Coachella 2019 ❤️
[THROWBACK PIC]: Cardi B & Offset Celebrating Easter with Kulture (April 21, 2019)
Since today, we are celebrating Easter, here’s a throwback pic of Cardi with her little family consisting of Offset and Kulture.
This would also be Kulture celebrating her very first Easter. 🐰❤️
[THROWBACK PIC]: Cardi B was on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ Two Years Ago
Two years ago today, Cardi B was on ‘The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon’! She made history as being the FIRST EVER co-host on the show!
[THOWBACK PICS]: Cardi B at “Invasion Of Privacy’s” Album Listening Party in New York
Cardi at her album listening party for “Invasion of Privacy,” at New York from 2 years ago!
Years Later: Two Years of Motorsport
Today marks the Two Year Anniversary of the Migos collab song “Motorsport,” with Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. It was released on October 27, 2017, as the lead single from Migos’ third studio album Culture II. The song reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Migos’ second top 10 in the country. It is also one of the many female collaborations to reach the Hot 100’s Top 10 of this decade:
“MotorSport” marks the first time Migos, Minaj, and Cardi B have worked together on a song; although Offset had already collaborated with Minaj on London on da Track’s “No Flag”, and with Cardi B on her own track “Lick”.
On October 25, 2017, radio station Hot 93.7 confirmed that a collaboration between Migos, Minaj, and Cardi B would be released two days later. On October 26, the night before its release, Migos previewed the track on Power 105.1’s music celebration, Powerhouse.
CONTROVERSY
Soon after it was released, Joe Budden from Everyday Struggle speculated that Kanye West was originally on the song and that he’s the one who actually pitched the idea of getting Minaj on it. It was also rumored that Minaj and Cardi B were dissing each other on the song, which both rappers denied.
Minaj commented on the rumors saying that the song was originally only a collaboration between her and Quavo, that she was “in full support of Cardi B’s ‘Motor Sport’ feature” and that “the conspiracy theorists are just so tired”, while Cardi B said that “people wouldn’t be satisfied even if [we] was making out” and “I don’t really have the time”
RECEPTION AND SUCCESS
Both Cardi B and Nicki Minaj’s verses received positive reviews. Editors from Billboard noted Cardi B’s line “trap Selena” as an “ambitious statement.”
Cardi’s verse won Best Featured Verse at the 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards.
MUSIC VIDEO
irected by Bradley & Pablo and Quavo, the music video was released on December 6, 2017 on Apple Music. It was made available on YouTube the next day.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Cardi B verse follows and she’s fierce to say the least. From the jump, she’s sexed up, referencing the penis right out the gate. Definitely unapologetic.
All in all, “Motor Sport” is Migos being Migos, which is always a compelling experience. It’s well produced, while all five MCs involved drop captivating rhymes. There’s no glaring cons to be found, so indulge in the sport of it all.
Years Later: One Year of Money
Today, marks the One Year Anniversary for “Money”! The single was released on October 23rd of last year, and was the first solo song that Cardi released since the release of her debut album, “Invasion of Privacy.” The song was written by Cardi B, and produced by J. White Did It. Cardi has also since performed the song at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, alongside the “Money Bag” instrumental. Its music video won Best Hip-Hop at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.
On October 22, 2018 Cardi B announced that the single would be released the following Thursday. However, the song was released two days earlier due to a leak.
The single’s artwork features Cardi posing in gloves composed of gold watches and a gilded, chain-fringed hat.
SUCCESS AND RECEPTION
On Billboard, the song peaked at #13 in the US & reached the top 40 in Belgium, Canada, Greece, Ireland, New Zealand & the UK. It sold 6M WW, was the best selling solo female rap song of 2018, won a VMA and BET Award and is eligible for 5X Platinum in the US.
From Rolling Stone, Jon Blistein commented “Money” “boasts a stomping yet simple beat built around spitfire trap drums and stark piano strikes. Cardi rides the beat with characteristic aplomb, switching flows with ease as she unravels an array of punchlines and another instantly memorable hook.” Carl Lamarre of Billboard opined the song “finds Cardi dashing back to her mixtape roots, flexing a steely flow over a thunderous beat.”Tom Breihan of Stereogum wrote, “this is exactly the sort of song that Cardi B should be making right now. It’s tough and immediate, and it projects the same larger-than-life sneer that made Cardi sound like such a revelation on “Bodak Yellow” more than a year ago.”Stephen Kearse of Pitchfork deemed the track “familiar yet fun,” and added, “Cardi remains a direct and parsimonious writer, paring ideas down to their essence.”Complex listed the song among the week’s best releases, with editor Carolyn Bernucca praising the lyrics.
FINAL THOUGHTS
The production work on “Money” is hard-nosed, set in a minor key, definitely fueling her fire. Speaking of fire, Cardi B continues to be tough in her own right, eschewing being the least bit ladylike, and with a great intro line!
“Look, my bitches all bad, my n***as all real / I ride on this dick in some big tall heels.”
As always, Cardi is profane to the 9nth degree, not to mention chocked-full of confidence. Her flow is compelling, while her rhymes are familiar, but nothing ‘brand-new.’ She focuses on money, material, and sex, all rap clichés, but still in her own style and Cardi B way that we’ve grown to love her for!
Cardi Throwback: Two Years Ago “Bodak Yellow” Went #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
About two years ago today, Cardi’s first big #1 Billboard hit “Bodak Yellow went #1 on the Billboard Hot 100! It was the first solo female rap single to top the chart this century and went 9x Platinum.
The song has since made many achievements such as: Highest certified song by a female rapper (US); Most streamed solo female rap song; Eligible for Diamond; a Grammy nominee; and has won 9 awards.
THROWBACK: A Year Ago Today, “Girls Like You” Went #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
A year ago today, the Cardi B and Maroon 5 collaboration, “Girls Like You,” had went #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. This record also made Cardi to be the first female rapper with the most #1’s and tied for the longest top 10 stay in history.
Years Later: One Year of Taki Taki
It’s been a year since the worldwide hit, “Taki Taki” was released. The song came from DJ Snake that featured vocals from pop singer, Selena Gomez, rapper Cardi B, and the Puerto Rican singer Ozuna. The song would release last year on September 28th as the second single from DJ Snake’s second studio album, Carte Blanche.
Taki Taki was the 11th song on Carte Blanche which was his second studio album
It was written by DJ Snake, Gomez, Ozuna, Cardi B, Ava Brignol, Jordan Thorpe, Juan Vasquez and Vicente Saavedra. Its music video, directed by Colin Tilley was released on 9 October 2018, which featured the four artists dancing in a lava-drenched crater of a volcano. The single reached number one in a number of Hispanic countries.
In July 2018, Cardi B confirmed a collaboration with DJ Snake, Ozuna and a third mystery guest. The following month, Selena Gomez and Cardi teased a behind-the-scenes look at the song’s music video taping, which was filmed in Los Angeles.
Cardi and Selena Gomez behind the scenes of “Taki Taki” music video 
“Taki Taki” is a reggaeton and moombahton song. It runs for 3 minutes and 32 seconds. Ozuna opens the track and provides the hook, while Cardi B and Selena Gomez follow rapping in English and Spanish. Lyrically, the song sees the performers expressing their ways to seduce and interpreting what their partners are thinking.
MUSIC VIDEO
The music video for “Taki Taki” premiered on October 9, 2018 on DJ Snake’s YouTube channel. The video was directed by Colin Tilley. A short teaser clip was shown at the 2018 American Music Awards. The video is set in a post-apocalyptic world. The clip transitions with various landscapes showing the quartet together with a volcano in the background and in the solo scenes.
These scenes include DJ Snake out in the storm near a Range Rover, Ozuna in a women-filled pit, Cardi B wearing a black bodysuit covered by a black cape accompanied by dancers, and Gomez in a green monochromatic outfit in the forest.
Taki Taki became the fifth fastest video of 2018 to reach 100 million views, and ranked among the top 10 fastest overall.
A pixel video for “Taki Taki” was released on 11 December 2018 on YouTube, which featured animated pixel versions of the four artists dancing in various backgrounds.
SUCCESS AND RECEPTION
In the United States, “Taki Taki” debuted at number one on Hot Latin Songs, where Ozuna replaced himself as it follows “Te Boté”, and number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100. It eventually reached number 11 on the Hot 100 during its fourth week. It became Gomez’s 16th consecutive top 40 entry on the Hot 100, the longest active run of any artist. In the US Latin Airplay chart, it became the first number one for both DJ Snake and Gomez, the eighth for Ozuna and third for Cardi B.
In addition the song reached number one in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Spain and Venezuela; the song also reached the top 10 in Belgium, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Paraguay, the Philippines, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland; as well as the top 20 in Austria, Finland, Ireland, Lebanon, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The song had a strong international impact, reaching the top of the Spotify Global 50 chart where it has stayed for over four weeks. This also made Cardi B the first female rapper to achieve such a feat. As of November 2018, the song has reached number one on the official charts of 15 countries and the top 10 of 33 countries around the world.
THOUGHTS ON TAKI TAKI
When this song was first announced back last year, I honestly didn’t know what to expect from it, or imagine what it could sound like.
DJ Snake keeps “Taki Taki” a respectable length, just crossing the three-and-a-half-minute mark. As is common these days, there are numerous co-writers making the record possible. Set in a minor key, “Taki Taki” has a dark sound, perfectly suited for the reggaetón-tinged vibe.
Naturally the production is utterly superb, with the choice of synths, drum programming, and an infectious groove. The record opens with vocals by Ozuna on the chorus and first verse, performed exclusively in Spanish. Cardi B drops some sick bars on the second verse, performed in English. Of course, she also dips into Spanish on the bridge that follows. Arguably her best lines:
“You hoes got no class, you bitches is broke still
I be talking cash, shit, while I’m popping my gold grill
I’m a whole rich bitch, and I work like I’m broke still
But the love be so fake, but the hate be so real.”
Gomez sings the final chorus herself, with a few contributions from Ozuna. All in all, “Taki Taki” is an awesome, Latin-tinged collab dance track. It’s well-produced, well-performed, and just plain enjoyable, and maybe one of my favorite Cardi verses that not many would pick out as a favorite. Everyone commits to their part and the end result reflects such.
Invasion of Bardi 