Right by My Side

"Right by My Side"
Single by Nicki Minaj featuring Chris Brown
from the album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
ReleasedMarch 27, 2012
Recorded2011
Genre
Length4:25
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Pop & Oak
Nicki Minaj singles chronology
"Starships"
(2012)
"Right by My Side"
(2012)
"Take It to the Head"
(2012)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Birthday Cake"
(2012)
"Right by My Side"
(2012)
"Take It to the Head"
(2012)
Music video
"Right By My Side" (feat. Chris Brown) on YouTube

"Right by My Side" is a song by Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj featuring American singer Chris Brown. It was released on March 27, 2012 by Young Money, Cash Money, and Universal Republic as the second single from Minaj's second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012). "Right by My Side" was written by Ester Dean and Minaj, while production was handled by Pop & Oak. On March 27, 2012, "Right by My Side" was released as the second official single from the album to Rhythmic and Urban radio in the U.S.

Musically, "Right by My Side" is an upbeat ballad infused with elements of pop. It was compared to several other songs, including Jordin Sparks "No Air", in which Brown was featured on, Rihanna's "You da One", and even Minaj's own track "Right Thru Me". Critics noted the songs "bubbly" persona, as well as its high quality production. Minaj performed the song live for the first time on 106 & Park on April 3, 2012. Minaj also performed the single during her surprise appearance at the Nokia Lumia 900 launch in Times Square.