Beam Me Up Scotty

Beam Me Up Scotty is a 2009 mixtape by Nicki Minaj that mixes hip hop, contemporary R&B, and pop rap. It showcases her early, theatrical delivery and playful persona, alternating aggressive rap verses with melodic hooks and varied vocal inflections over pop and club-oriented production. The release is notable as an early example of her stylistic range and personality-driven approach to mainstream rap.