Originally released on April 5, 2011, as a Pink Friday deluxe edition cut, “Super Bass” quickly turned into a massive hit. On the song, Nicki raps about love and legitimate industry dudes.

Nicki described the song herself in this way:

“Super Bass” is about the boy that you are crushing over, […] And you kind of want to get your mack on, but you’re taking the playful approach.

In November 2021, the single was certified Diamond. It was also Nicki’s highest charting solo single at the #3 spot in the US until “Anaconda” overthrew it in 2014.