Bang Bang (Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj song) of the song, which she decided to record. Following her recording, Martin informed her that Grande wanted to record a verse. Minaj later heard the song and decided to "jump right on it". Jessie later said that "It was like a real females, coming together, empowering, supportive [vibe], and then Nicki jumping on it was like the icing on the cake." On various dates in July 2014, each of the artists uploaded a snippet of the song on her Instagram profile: Jessie J on July 9, Minaj on July 23, and Grande on July 4. "Bang Bang" is an up-tempo,
Check It Out (will.i.am and Nicki Minaj song) Check It Out (will.i.am and Nicki Minaj song) "Check It Out" is a song performed by American rappers will.i.am and Nicki Minaj. The song, written by will.i.am and Minaj, samples the 1979 hit single, "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles. After release, it debuted on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 at #78 and #48 on the Canadian Hot 100. It appears on Minaj's debut album, "Pink Friday", though it was not released in promotion of the album. The special remix released in the UK also features will.i.am's close friend, English recording artist Cheryl Cole. The song peaked at