High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! "The Boys" is a song recorded by Trinidadian-American hip hop artist Nicki Minaj and American singer Cassie. It serves as the lead single from the re-release of Minaj`s second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up, and was released on September 13, 2012 by Cash Money, Young Money and Universal Republic. The song was served only in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada only. Musically, the song is an alternative dance song, which features strong basslines and synthesizers, along with guitar riffs and rapping.