Aretha Franklin

Background information
Birth name	Aretha Louise Franklin
Born	March 25, 1942
Born place	Memphis, Tennesee, U.S.
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genre(s)	Soul Jazz Blues R&B Gospel Rock
Years active	1956—present
Label(s)	Arista Records Columbia Records Atlantic Records
Associated acts	George Michael Sweet Inspirations Carolyn Franklin Erma Franklin Cissy Houston George Benson Michael McDonald Mahalia Jackson Albertina Walker Stevie Wonder Chaka Khan Marvin Gaye Natalie Cole

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Nicki Minaj Breaks US Album Record With 'Pink Friday'

March 3, 2011

Nicki Minaj has broke a US album record with 'Pink Friday'.

The rapper's debut album 'Pink Friday', released last year, has broke the record for the most consecutive weeks in the Top 10 by a female rapper.

Minaj announced the news over her Twitter: "Now 14 weeks; PINK FRIDAY BREAKS the RECORD for MOST CONSECUTIVE weeks in the TOP 10 by a female rap album on Billboard's 200 (sic),"

"Thank you for your continued support."

'Pink Friday' includes a number of collaborations with Eminem, Kanye West and Rihanna.

Meanwhile, Jessie J had revealed that she is obsessed with American rapper Nicki Minaj.

(by Holly Frith)

Nicki Minaj Breaks US Album Record With 'Pink Friday'

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