“Super base” rapper Nicki Minaj released behind-the-scenes footage of her upcoming music video "Pound the Alarm," which was filmed in Trinidad.
"Pound the Alarm' video shoot, in my homeland, where I was born. We're here baby. Trinidad!" the rapper says in the opening scene. The video features Nicki Minaj in a tiny carnival themed outfit; she’s donning a blonde wig and her trademark hot pink lipstick. The video shows Minaj been welcomed by her screaming fans at the airport and shooting scenes at Trinidad's streets and neighborhoods.
"I never thought in a million years I would ever do this," she says in the new teaser. "The last time I came to Trinidad, this was the exact room that I stayed in. This is where we shot 'My Time Now' for MTV. My whole family came in," she says in the behind-the-scenes video.
"Always bitter sweet when I have to leave my country. Had the best time of my life shooting this video. Thank you Trinidad! Next Stop: PARIS," the rapper says.
"Pound the Alarm," is a single of her album "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded."
Minaj last performed in Europe and is scheduled to perform in 17 cities for the U.S. leg of her tour which kicks off in Chicago on Monday and wraps up August 11 in Seattle.
The singer, who grew up in Queens, New York, won Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the 2012 BET Awards early July.
Watch the Behind the scenes video of “Pound the Alarm” Below:
