ON THE COVER:
NICKI MINAJ

Republic’s Nicki Minaj has a smash with “Super Freaky Girl,” a streaming rocket that the label’s Gary Spangler-led promo team is now killing at radio. Produced by Dr. Luke and Malibu Babie and built on a Rick James sample, the steamy cut is right in Nicki’s wheelhouse. An appearance on the cover of this rag, however, may be a bit freakier than she likes.