"High School" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj, featuring rapper Lil Wayne, from the reissue of Minaj's second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up (2012). It was released on April 16, 2013 by Young Money, Cash Money and Republic as the album's third and final single.

The hip hop and R&B song was written by Minaj and producers Boi-1da and T-Minus, with additional writing by Lil Wayne. It peaked at number 64 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 31 on the UK Singles Chart. It is certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA in the U.S. and Silver in the UK for moving 200,000 units.

Directed by Benny Boom, the music video features Minaj and Lil Wayne, and includes footage of the "Pink Pill", a variation of the "Beats Pro" speaker created by Beats Electronics in collaboration with Minaj.

Critical reception Jeffries from AllMusic said that the song "restores faith with three-and-half minutes of driven, witty filth." He also noticed that "The Re-Up comes on with such an anti-Roman, back-to-basics attitude that it slowly slithers up to the Wayne track.Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, the Re-Up review by David Jeffries from AllMusic. Retrieved November 21, 2012. Women in Hip Hop website gave a very positive review to the track saying that "aggressive voice and flow is a winning factor on this song, Lil Wayne did well and the catchy chorus helped round it out."[REVIEW:] Nicki Minaj – "Pink Friday – Roman Reloaded: The RE-UP" from Women in Hip Hop. Retrieved November 21, 2012 Bené Viera from VH1 Tuner appreciate Minaj's "storytelling capabilities.""Dear Old Nicki" Finally Calls Back And Delivers The Re-Up by Bené Viera from VH1 Tuner. Retrieved November 21, 2012. Jesal Padania from RapReviews commented negatively saying that "it's another song that doesn't really cut it," and it's "not compared to 'Roman Reloaded'."Nicki Minaj :: Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded the Re-Up :: Cash Money Records review by Jesal 'Jay Soul' Padania from RapReviews. Retrieved November 22, 2012.

Music video

In an interview in Dubai, Nicki confirmed that she will be filming a music video for "High School" or "I'm Legit" in 2013. On February 22, 2013, a fan asked Nicki on UStream when will the video be shot. She responded that she will shoot it in a few weeks,YouTube: NICKI MINAJ @NICKIMINAJ on USTREAM 22 February 2013 Retrieved March 6, 2013. confirming the shoot on March 6.Twitter: No but chose a treatment and a date :) → RT @_kevinminaj RT @StuntOnBitches: @NICKIMINAJ Have you shot high school yet?:') Retrieved March 11, 2013. The video was shot on March 11Twitter: Studio today, Video tomorrow :-) → RT @mylifeisNicki: @NICKIMINAJ talk to us. So, whatcha got planned for the day ? Retrieved March 11, 2013.Retweeted by @NICKIMINAJ: High School video, hopefullyyyyyyy Retrieved March 11, 2013. by Benny BoomRap-Up: Nicki Minaj Teases ‘High School’ Video with Bikini Pics Retrieved March 12, 2013. in Los Angeles.Rap-Up.com: Behind the Video: Nicki Minaj f/ Lil Wayne – ‘High School’ Retrieved March 19, 2013. The music video is confirmed to be released on April 2, 2013, globally, where Minaj will interview with MTV after its premiere and answer questions via Twitter with the hashtag #AskNicki. The video was released at 10.53AM on MTV and an Explicit Version of the video was released at 6:30PM the same day on VEVO. Minaj posted some pictures of the video shoot on March 12, 2013.Twitter: On the set of High School ft. Lil Wayne pic.twitter.com/ip9GyrBzrI pic.twitter.com/nHpislbKao pic.twitter.com/w1AjZjl8KT pic.twitter.com/qxkUE0Hk4k Retrieved March 12, 2013. On March 19, Minaj posted a behind the scenes video filmed and produced by Grizz Lee.

Credits and personnel Recording: Recorded at: Studio Malibu, Malibu CA & The Hit Factory Criteria, Miami FL Mixed at: Studio Malibu, Malibu CA Mastered at: Chris Athens Masters, Austin TX

Personnel: Writers: Onika Maraj, Dwayne Carter, Matthew Samuels, Tyler Williams, Carly Jordan Producers: Boi-1da & T-Minus Recorded by: Ariel Chobaz & Michael "Banger" Cadahia Mixed by: Ariel Chobaz & Boi-1da Mastered by: Chris Athens

The credits for "High School" are adapted from the liner notes of Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up.Digital booklet of Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2013) PeakpositionBelgium (Ultratop Flanders Urban)12

Year-end Chart (2013) RankBelgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)"Jaroverzichten 2013: Urban" (in Dutch). Ultratop Flanders. Retrieved August 18, 2018.65US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)"R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2018.62

Certifications

Radio history Country Date Format RefUnited StatesApril 16, 2013Rhythmic contemporary radio

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