During her promo tour in the U.K., Nicki Minaj got the chance to sit down with BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Trevor Nelson for an interview. In her infamous British accent, Nicki speaks out about the pressure she felt while recording her debut album Pink Friday and how it’s a “blessing” being compared to established artists like Kanye West and Eminem. Read more after the jump!!

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“They’re comparing me to people who’ve been out forever. They’re comparing my album to Kanye’s album,” she said. “The sales in the States, we’re neck and neck. And people don’t realize I am a brand new artist. This is my first album. These guys have been around for a long time.”

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