Chris Brown — Nicki Minaj - Right By My Side (explicit) Ft.

: Minaj noted in an interview with Ryan Seacrest that she sought a melodic "summer R&B classic" and specifically envisioned Chris Brown as the only artist for the collaboration.

: The track is described as an uptempo ballad or "big-time pop anthem" where Minaj showcases her melodic singing voice alongside a signature rap verse on the bridge. Nicki Minaj - Right By My Side (Explicit) ft. Chris Brown

: The lyrics center on themes of longing , love , and emotional dependence , with a central chorus asserting, "I'm not living life if you're not right by my side". : Minaj noted in an interview with Ryan