Released on June 12, 2012, "Pound the Alarm" was produced by the legendary along with Carl Falk and Rami Yacoub. Although a fan poll originally selected "Va Va Voom" as the next single, Minaj chose "Pound the Alarm" due to overwhelming radio demand in the UK, Australia, and France.
A high-octane blend of Eurodance , techno , and electro-pop .
The accompanying music video, directed by , is a vibrant tribute to Minaj's birthplace, Trinidad and Tobago . Filmed on July 4, 2012, at Queen’s Park Savannah, the video features: Nicki Minaj Pound The Alarm Song Download Mp3
The video emphasizes a "there's no place like home" message, showcasing local dancing (wining), carnival characters like Moko Jumbies, and the national flag. How to Listen Legally
The song features a "frantic" dubstep breakdown and alarm sound samples—rumored to be inspired by or sampled from Britney Spears’ "Stronger". Commercial Performance Released on June 12, 2012, "Pound the Alarm"
A driving 125 beats per minute, perfect for dance floors.
Appearances by Trinidadian Soca stars Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, and Fay-Ann Lyons. The accompanying music video, directed by , is
Reached the top 10 in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand.