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HALLOFFAME
Big Sean
Hall of Fame
Features Nicki Minaj
Juicy J
Released August 27, 2013
Recorded 2013
Format Digital download
Genre Hip hop
Length 4:24
Label GOOD Music, Def Jam
Producer Da Internz

"MILF" is a song by Big Sean from his second album Hall of Fame, which features guest vocals by Nicki Minaj and Juicy J. The song was produced by Da Internz. It leaked online on August 19, and was officially released as a digital download on August 27, 2013 with the rest of the album.

Background[]

On July 31, 2013, the collaboration was announced, confirming that Juicy J will be featured on the track, Da Internz is the producer and the song being about dating an older woman with kids.[1] The song was later known that was previewed at New Jungle City Studios, New York City, on Tuesday June 30.[2] The song leaked with the rest of the album on August 19.[3]

Composition[]

The record was produced by Da Internez. It has an uptempo beat like their previous smash "Dance (A$$) (Remix)," even reusing the signature hand-claps.[2] The song is about dating an older woman with kids, about the relationship between him and the kids and also the benefits of dating an older woman and the experience she comes with.[1] Big Sean explained his inspiration behind the song with MTV News: "When I was a young kid and I saw my mom with boyfriends, I used to hate her being with boyfriends. It's crazy how the tables turn." He also said that the song is not all fun but it actually has a message, "is a moment in society" about "a crazy-ass mom, going wild" which is "real as hell."[4]

Critical reception[]

"MILF" received generally positive reviews by music critics. David Jeffries from AllMusic placed the song as a "standout number" of the album.[5] Khari Nixon from The Source gave the track a favorable review saying that is enjoyable and it satisfies "every unmarried man's wet dreams just fine."[6]

Jon Caramanica from The New York Times called the track "hilarious and classless."[7] Andrea Aguilar from HipHop DX said that the track is a "club banger" and called Minaj's verse "hysterically raunchy."[8] David Turner from Spin dismissed the song calling it "regrettable."[9]

Live performances[]

Big Sean performed the track with Minaj for the first time along with "Dance (A$$) (Remix)", for the first time at his DTE concert on August 31, 2013.

Lyrics[]

Explicit version[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 MyPinkFriday.com: Nicki Minaj featured on Big Sean's "M.I.L.F." Retrieved August 7, 2013.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Billboard: Big Sean Previews 'Hall Of Fame' Album in NYC: First Listen Retrieved August 7, 2013.
  3. Big Sean : Hall Of Fame - Has it leaked? Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  4. MTV News: Big Sean Reveals The Story Behind 'Milf' Retrieved August 7, 2013.
  5. Big Sean - Hall of Fame Review by David Jeffries from AllMusic. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  6. Record Report: Big Sean – Hall Of Fame Review by Khari from The Source. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  7. Big Sean and Albert Heath and Friends Release Albums Jon Caramanica form The New York Times. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  8. Big Sean - Hall Of Fame Review by Andrea Aguilar from HipHop DX. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  9. You Should Take Big Sean's 'Hall of Fame' More Seriously Review by David Turner from Spin. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  10. Rap Genius: Big Sean - MILF Lyrics Retrieved August 20, 2013.
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