Pass or Play? Nicki Minaj “Pound The Alarm” and Miguel “Adorn”

July 31st, 2012 - By Brande Victorian

We just paid tribute to all the Trinidadian celebs out there doing big things and almost on cue, Nicki Minaj dropped the video for her new Carnivale-themed track, “Pound The Alarm” that clearly reps her Trini roots. The video will take you back to Rihanna’s Barbados parade days as Nicki and a group of ladies hit the streets decked out in feathers and jeweled two-pieces doing exactly what the chorus says. If a pop song you can dutty wine too is your forte, this might be your summer jam.

On a totally different sound wave, is Miguel’s new video for his song “Adorn.” Let me just say, this man knows how to sing to a woman. The track is a new spin on the original song from his “Art Dealer Chic: Vol 1″ mixtape and will no doubt build crazy anticipation for his upcoming sophomore album, “Kaleidoscopic Dream.” Miguel is releasing two previews before its October 2 release, and the first part, ”Kaleidoscopic Dream” Water” drops today. If you like “Adorn,” you’ll probably want to check it out. But for now here’s the video.

So, do you give these videos a pass or play?

More on Madame Noire!

More from StyleBlazer
More from MommyNoire

Comment Disclaimer

Comments that contain profane or derogatory language, video links or exceed 200 words will require approval by a moderator before appearing in the comment section. XOXO-MN

  • Ash

    Regarding Miguel, I like any song where the woman is praised on her intelligence and beauty.
    I feel like Nicki’s Pound the Alarm is more of a dance/pop song and I don’t mind.

  • Treacle234

    Carnival looks wild, pretty feathery head piece

  • Treacle234

    Carnival looks wild, pretty feathery head piece

  • Candacey Doris

    I find I’m no longer feeling her. The song has nothing on the other stuff I’m hearing in prep for the big festivals like Caribana. Give me Destra any day. And she’s looking weirder every time i see her. Why is she so pale now?

  • status quo

    I’m not feeling Nicki, and this song. Terrible!

  • IllyPhilly

    Don’t even wanna c that Minaj thing. Ew

  • AmyFinehouse

    Adorn is an amazing record.

  • BBBEE25TEE

    Pound the Alarm is aiight..I just love Carnival so it can rock.

  • BBBEE25TEE

    I like Adorn by Miguel. It’s a cute song.Reminds me of Prince.

    • KJ23

      It kinda reminds me of Marvin Gaye’s Sexual Healing.

      • BBBEE25TEE

        Really, I gotta listen to it again…he do have that Sexual Healing look to him though.