Alone (Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj song)

2023 single by Kim Petras featuring Nicki Minaj

"Alone"

Single by Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj
from the album  Feed the Beast
Released| 21 April 2023 (2023-04-21)
Genre|

* Dance
* trap-pop

Length| 3:05
Label|

* Amigo
* Republic

Songwriter(s)|

* Eelke Kahlberg
* Kim Petras
* Onika Maraj
* Sebastiaan Molijn
* Ryan Ogren
* Lukasz Gottwald
* Rocco Valdes

Producer(s)|

* Dr. Luke
* Rocco Did It Again!

Kim Petras singles chronology
| "Brrr"
(2023)  | "Alone"
(2023)  | "Stars Are Blind (Paris' Version)"
(2023)

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Nicki Minaj singles chronology
| "Red Ruby Da Sleeze"
(2023)  | "Alone"
(2023)  | "Pound Town 2"
(2023)

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Music video
"Kim Petras & Nicki Minaj - Alone (Official Music Video)" on YouTube

"Alone" is a song by German singer Kim Petras and Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj.[1] It was released on 21 April 2023 through Amigo Records and Republic Records as the lead and only single from Petras' debut studio album, Feed the Beast (2023).[2] The song was produced by Dr Luke and Rocco Did It Again!. The song became a top 40 hit in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Slovakia, and Latvia.

## Background[edit]

Petras' admiration for the rapper dates back as far as 2011.[3] First speculations about a collaboration arose in early March 2023, after Petras started commenting on Minaj's Instagram.[4] In an interview with Billboard, the singer also mentioned Minaj as part of her dream girl group.[5] On 9 March and 15 March, Petras posted snippets of the song to her TikTok account.[6] The singer announced the collaboration with Minaj on 6 April.[7] She is seen answering a phone and lip-synching over Minaj's part of the song.[8] The song samples "Better Off Alone" (1999) by Alice Deejay.[9] Musically, it has been described as a dance track.[10][11][12]

## Music video[edit]

The music video for the song was directed by Arrad. They stated: "Inspiration was drawn from the quintessential early 2000s Europop music videos by artists such as Fedde Le Grand and Alex Gaudino."[13]

Petras stated: "I wanted a really German techy vibe, and was so happy Nicki was down. The harness was custom made by Zana Bayne."[14]

## Track listing[edit]

Streaming/digital download – single[15]

1. "Alone" – 3:05
2. "Alone" (a cappella) – 3:04
3. "Alone" (extended) – 4:01

Streaming/digital download – sped up and slowed version[16]

1. "Alone" (sped up) – 2:35
2. "Alone" (slowed) – 3:23

Streaming/digital download – remixes[17]

1. "Alone" – 3:05
2. "Alone" (2.0) – 3:05
3. "Alone" (DallasK remix) – 3:41
4. "Alone" (Alex Chapman remix) – 3:22
5. "Alone" (Tommie Sunshine & On Deck remix) – 5:10
6. "Alone" (extended) – 4:01
7. "Alone" (sped up) – 2:35
8. "Alone" (slowed) – 3:23
9. "Alone" (a cappella) – 3:04
10. "Alone" (instrumental) – 3:04

Streaming/digital download – James Hype remix[18]

1. "Alone" (James Hype remix) – 3:00

Streaming/digital download – Major Lazer remix[19]

1. "Alone" (Major Lazer remix) – 2:48

## Charts[edit]

### Weekly charts[edit]

Weekly chart performance for "Alone"  | Chart (2023)  | Peak
position

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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[20] | 72
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[21] | 17
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[22] | 43
Croatia (HRT)[23] | 71
Global 200 (Billboard)[24] | 79
Greece International (IFPI)[25] | 77
Guatemala Anglo (Monitor Latino)[26] | 3
Ireland (IRMA)[27] | 35
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[28] | 9
Latvia (EHR)[29] | 37
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[30] | 4
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[31] | 43
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[32] | 26
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[33] | 17
UK Singles (OCC)[34] | 37
US Billboard Hot 100[35] | 55
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[36] | 10
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[37] | 25

### Year-end charts[edit]

Year-end chart performance for "Alone"  | Chart (2023)  | Position

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US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[38] | 30

## Certifications[edit]

Certifications for "Alone"  Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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Canada (Music Canada)[39] | Gold  | 40,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[40] | Gold  | 25,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## Release history[edit]

Release dates and formats for "Alone"  Region  | Date  | Format  | Version  | Label  | Ref.

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Various  | 21 April 2023  |

* Digital download
* streaming

| Single  |

* Amigo
* Republic

| [3]
25 April 2023  | Single EP  | [15]
27 April 2023  | Sped Up + Slowed  | [16]
24 May 2023  | Remix album  | [17]
16 June 2023  | James Hype remix  | [18]
22 June 2023  | Major Lazer remix  | [19]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Nelson, Martin (21 April 2023). "Kim Petras Samples Iconic Dance Song for New Nicki Minaj Collab: 'I Wanted to Be a Raver' as a Kid". People. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
2. ^ "Kim Petras On "Torturing" Her Friends, Surprising Sam Smith & Epic Album Announce". Elvis Duran Show. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023 - via YouTube.
3. ^ a b Kelly, Tyler Damara (7 April 2023). "Kim Petras announces new single "Alone" featuring Nicki Minaj". Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
4. ^ Martin, Annie (7 April 2023). "Kim Petras to release new song 'Alone' featuring Nicki Minaj". UPI. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
5. ^ "Kim Petras Reveals Her Dream Girl Group: Cher, Nicki Minaj & More | Billboard". Billboard. 6 April 2023. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
6. ^ Kenneally, Cerys (16 March 2023). "Kim Petras shares snippet of new track "Alone" that samples Alice Deejay's "Better Off Alone"". Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
7. ^ Rowley, Glenn (6 April 2023). "Kim Petras Teases New Collab 'Alone' With Nicki Minaj: Find Out When It Drops". Billboard. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
8. ^ "Kim Petras Talks Women in Pop Music and Latest Collaboration with Nicki Minaj". Lella Magazine. 7 April 2023. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
9. ^ Darville, Jordan (21 April 2023). "Kim Petras enlists Nicki Minaj for "Alone"". The Fader. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
10. ^ Manning, Charlotte (24 April 2023). "Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj absolutely deliver as they drop ultimate dance banger Alone – listen here". Attitude. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
11. ^ Nelson, Jeff (21 April 2023). "Kim Petras Samples Iconic Dance Song for New Nicki Minaj Collab: 'I Wanted to Be a Raver' as a Kid". People. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
12. ^ Okechukwu, Nmesoma (22 April 2023). "Kim Petras – Alone (with Nicki Minaj)". Euphoria. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
13. ^ Kim Petras - The Making of 'Alone' (Vevo Footnotes) ft. Nicki Minaj
14. ^ Kim Petras - The Making of 'Alone' (Vevo Footnotes) ft. Nicki Minaj
15. ^ a b "Alone - Single by Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj". Spotify. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
16. ^ a b "Alone (Sped Up + Slowed Version) - Single by Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj". Spotify. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
17. ^ a b "Alone (Remixes) - Single by Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj". Spotify. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
18. ^ a b "Alone (James Hype remix) - Single by Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj". Spotify. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
19. ^ a b "Alone (Major Lazer remix) - Single by Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj". Spotify. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
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25. ^ "IFPI Charts". www.ifpi.gr. Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
26. ^ "Top 20 Guatemala Anglo – Anglo – Del 24 al 30 de Julio, 2023" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
27. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
28. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of May 3, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
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38. ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
39. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Kim Petras – Alone (ft. Nicki Minaj)". Music Canada. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
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Kim Petras

* Discography

Studio albums|

* Feed the Beast
* Problématique

Mixtapes|

* Clarity
* Turn Off the Light

EPs|

* Turn Off the Light, Vol. 1
* Slut Pop
* Slut Pop Miami

Singles|

* "I Don't Want It at All"
* "Heart to Break"
* "Feeling of Falling"
* "1, 2, 3 Dayz Up"
* "How It's Done"
* "Reminds Me"
* "Malibu"
* "Future Starts Now"
* "Coconuts"
* "Unholy"
* "If Jesus Was a Rockstar"
* "Brrr"
* "Alone"

Promotional singles|

* "Unlock It"
* "Sweet Spot"
* "All I Do Is Cry"

Featured singles|

* "Love Me Less"
* "Click"
* "Jenny"
* "SugarCrash!"
* "Made You Look"
* "When We Were Young (The Logical Song)"

Other songs|

* "Broken Glass"

Tours|

* Broken Tour
* Clarity Tour
* Feed the Beast World Tour

Related articles|

* Era 1

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Nicki Minaj songs

* Discography
* Songs

Beam Me Up Scotty|

* "I Get Crazy"
* "Best I Ever Had"

Pink Friday|

* "Roman's Revenge"
* "Did It On'em"
* "Right Thru Me"
* "Fly"
* "Moment 4 Life"
* "Check It Out"
* "Blazin'"
* "Your Love"
* "Super Bass"
* "Girls Fall Like Dominoes"
* "BedRock"

Pink Friday:
Roman Reloaded|

* "Roman Holiday"
* "Come on a Cone"
* "I Am Your Leader"
* "Beez in the Trap"
* "Roman Reloaded"
* "Champion"
* "Right by My Side"
* "Starships"
* "Pound the Alarm"
* "Whip It"
* "Marilyn Monroe"
* "Stupid Hoe"
* "Turn Me On"
* "Va Va Voom"

The Re-Up|

* "Freedom"
* "High School"
* "The Boys"

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The Pinkprint|

* "All Things Go"
* "Get on Your Knees"
* "Feeling Myself"
* "Only"
* "Anaconda"
* "The Night Is Still Young"
* "Pills n Potions"
* "Bed of Lies"
* "Truffle Butter"

Queen|

* "Ganja Burn"
* "Majesty"
* "Barbie Dreams"
* "Rich Sex"
* "Bed"
* "Chun-Li"
* "Good Form"
* "Barbie Tingz"
* "Fefe"

Queen Radio: Volume 1|

* "Do We Have a Problem?"
* "Bussin"
* "We Go Up"

Pink Friday 2|

* "FTCU"
* "Needle"
* "Everybody"
* "Red Ruby da Sleeze"
* "Super Freaky Girl"
* "Last Time I Saw You"

Other songs|

* "Roger That"
* "Dark Fantasy"
* "Massive Attack"
* "Roman in Moscow"
* "Yasss Bish"
* "Bang Bang"
* "Black Barbies"
* "Make Love"
* "Changed It"
* "Regret in Your Tears"
* "No Frauds"
* "MotorSport"
* "Violent Crimes"
* "Boo'd Up" (remix)
* "Megatron"
* "Tusa"
* "Yikes"
* "Trollz"
* "What That Speed Bout!?"
* "Blick Blick"
* "Love in the Way"
* "Tukoh Taka"
* "WTF"
* "Princess Diana" (remix)
* "Alone"
* "Barbie World"
* "Big Foot"

As featured artist|

| 2009|

* "5 Star" (remix)

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2010|

* "Up Out My Face"
* "Knockout"
* "My Chick Bad"
* "Lil Freak"
* "Get It All"
* "Hello Good Morning" (remix)
* "Woohoo"
* "All I Do Is Win" (remix)
* "Up All Night"
* "Bottoms Up"
* "2012 (It Ain't the End)"
* "Letting Go (Dutty Love)"
* "Monster"
* "I Ain't Thru"
* "Raining Men"

2011|

* "The Creep"
* "Shakin' It 4 Daddy"
* "Till the World Ends (The Femme Fatale Remix)"
* "Where Them Girls At"
* "Lollipop Luxury"
* "Y.U. Mad"
* "Fireball"
* "You the Boss"
* "Make Me Proud"
* "Dance (Ass)" (remix)

2012|

* "Give Me All Your Luvin'"
* "I Don't Give A"
* "Take It to the Head"
* "Get Low"
* "Girl on Fire (Inferno Version)"
* "Out of My Mind"
* "Beauty and a Beat"

2013|

* "Freaks"
* "Tonight I'm Getting Over You" (remix)
* "Tapout"
* "Somebody Else"
* "I'm Out"
* "Twerk It"
* "Get Like Me"
* "Livin' It Up"
* "Love More"
* "I Wanna Be with You"
* "Clappers"
* "My Nigga" (remix)

2014|

* "Animales"
* "Lookin Ass"
* "She Came to Give It to You"
* "Low"
* "Flawless" (remix)
* "Touchin, Lovin"
* "Throw Sum Mo"

2015|

* "Sugar" (remix)
* "Hey Mama"
* "Bitch I'm Madonna"
* "All Eyes on You"
* "Back Together"
* "The Hills" (remix)
* "Down in the DM" (remix)

2016|

* "No Broken Hearts"
* "Do You Mind"
* "Side to Side"

2017|

* "Run Up"
* "Swalla"
* "Light My Body Up"
* "Kissing Strangers"
* "Swish Swish"
* "Rake It Up"
* "You da Baddest"
* "You Already Know"
* "The Way Life Goes" (remix)
* "Krippy Kush" (remix)
* "Plain Jane" (remix)

2018|

* "Ball for Me"
* "Big Bank"
* "The Light Is Coming"
* "Goodbye"
* "Idol"
* "Woman Like Me"
* "Dip"
* "No Candle No Light"
* "Mama"
* "Touch Down" (remix)

2019|

* "Dumb Blonde"
* "Wobble Up"
* "BAPS"
* "Extravagant"
* "Hot Girl Summer"
* "Welcome to the Party" (remix)

2020|

* "Nice to Meet Ya"
* "Say So" (remix)
* "Move Ya Hips"
* "Expensive"
* "Whole Lotta Choppas" (remix)

2021|

* "Whole Lotta Money" (remix)
* "Boyz"

2023|

* "Pound Town 2"
* "Endless Fashion"

Unreleased songs|

* "Sorry"
* "New Body"

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