Pills ’n’ Potions

"Pills N Potions" is a song by Trinidadian-American recording artist Nicki Minaj from her upcoming third studio album The Pink Print (2014). It was released on May 21, 2014 by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Republic Records as the lead single from the record. Minaj collaborated with Cirkut, Dr. Luke, and Ester Dean during the songwriting process, while Cirkut and Dr. Luke were responsible for its production. Backed by a drum beat and a piano, the song is a mixture of pop, hip hop and R&B. The lyrics within the song revolve around someone who has wronged Minaj, but she still loves them.
Upon release the song was met with universal acclaim from music critics; who praised the track, appreciating its cross-over appeal and lyrical content. Commercially, the song has so far peaked at number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and within the top forty in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The songs accompanying music video was directed by Diane Martel, who Minaj has previously worked with, and was released on June 9, 2014.