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Rotem • Kevin Hissink singles chronology ' (2011) ' Fly' (2011) ' (2011) ' (2011) ' Fly' (2011) ' (2011) singles chronology ' (2011) 2011 ' Fly' (2011) Fly2011 ' (2011) 2011 Music video on ' Fly' is a song by American rapper and singer from her debut studio album, (2010). The song was released as the eighth and final single from the album on August 30, 2011. It features additional guest vocals by recording artist. The track was written by Kevin Hissink, Will Jordan, J.R. Rotem, Clemm Rishad and Minaj herself, while production was helped by Rotem and Hissink.

The song is a R&B track which incorporates the hip hop genre. The song is inspired by the emotion of soaring above and overcoming all stereotypes and negativity, to come out victorious. In the United States, 'Fly' reached number 19 on the. It also peaked within the top twenty of the charts in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. In the latter country, the song became Nicki Minaj's first number one on the. Furthermore, 'Fly' marked top twenty positions on the US and charts and reached the top ten of the US chart at number nine. The song's accompanying, directed by, depicts Minaj and Rihanna experiencing the destruction in a post-apocalyptic environment.

Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Production, recording, and composition [ ] 'Fly' was written by Nicki Minaj (credited as Onika Maraj), Jonathan Rotem, Kevin Hissink, W. Jordan and Clemm Rishad. Production of the song was handled by Rotem under his production name.

It was recorded by Aerial Chobaz and Charles Moniz at Glenwood Place Studios, and at,. They were assisted by Lyttleton 'Cartwheel' Carter. It was by Carter, Chobaz and Rotem at Glenwood Recording Studios and Chalice Recording Studios.

Instrumentation was provided for by Rotem and Hissink. Rihanna appears on the track as a featured artist courtesy of. According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, 'Fly' is written in the key of, with a relaxed-four of 120 beats per minute. The song follows a chord progression of B ♭–C 7sus–G m7–E ♭, while Rihanna and Nicki's vocals span from B ♭ 3 to D 5.

Background [ ]. 's contribution to the song was a last minute addition. The song was produced by Hissink and, who has additionally worked with,,,, and. In an interview with, Rotem discussed the track, stating that it almost did not make the cut for Pink Friday and was the last addition to the album after Minaj heard how inspirational it was. He stated, 'Near the tail end of her project, I came into the studio and I had some tracks [for her].

That was one of the ones I was excited about. When I played it for her, she knew instantly: 'Yes, this is the record.' She connected with it immediately. I could just tell she was excited by it, which excited me.' The demo version of the song featured a studio-vocalist that would have later been an uncredited vocalist on the track, however Minaj decided to ask Rihanna to do the track.

Rotem reminisced on the moment, stating that he told Minaj 'That would be great, but getting Rihanna to do a hook for you is easier said than done.' I think that speaks to Nicki's star power. I said, 'Yeah, she's definitely first choice.

It took time because she was promoting her own album and traveling overseas. It happened, and I heard it when Nicki gave me the record and it really was one of those incredible things that was really a blessing. It manifested. Pinnacle hollywood fx download.

She said she wanted it and it happened.' During a Pink Friday Diaries session, Minaj talked more in depth about the song. 'FLY is one of my absolute faves. I wanted to work with Rihanna for a long time. I'm very proud of her accomplishments; especially since she was born on an island like me. This song is a female empowerment song.