Playtime Is Over (mixtape)

Playtime Is Over is a mixtape by Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj, released on July 5, 2007, through Dirty Money Records. It is Minaj's debut mixtape, predating her commercial success. The mixtape features a blend of original tracks and freestyles over popular instrumentals. Playtime Is Over is notable for showcasing Minaj's developing rap skills, her aggressive delivery, and her distinctive use of wordplay and punchlines. The mixtape helped build her early fanbase and attract industry attention, laying the groundwork for her subsequent mixtapes Sucka Free and Beam Me Up Scotty. Themes explored in the mixtape include female empowerment, sexuality, and Minaj's ambition. While not commercially released for sale, Playtime Is Over is widely available through online platforms and is considered an important piece of Minaj's discography, offering a glimpse into her artistic origins.