"Beam Me Up Scotty" is the final track on Nicki Minaj's 2009 mixtape 'Beam Me Up Scotty.' The song samples 'Kill the Bitch' by Sasha and has a strong Jamaican influence, though Minaj also references her home country of Trinidad as well as other Caribbean cultures. The track was produced by DJ Holiday & The Trapaholics. The song was included in the 2021 digital re-release of 'Beam Me Up Scotty' (mixtape).

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# Beam Me Up Scotty This closing track rewards attention for its layered cultural specificity and sonic boldness. Rather than adopting a generic Caribbean aesthetic, Minaj weaves distinct references to Jamaica, Trinidad, and broader island traditions into a narrative that feels autobiographically rooted. The production, courtesy of DJ Holiday & The Trapaholics, creates an assertive foundation that lets her vocal delivery—shifting between precision and swagger—command the space. What emerges is neither purely homage nor appropriation, but something more complex: a formal exploration of diaspora and belonging that complicates easy categorization. The track's inclusion in the 2021 re-release suggests its enduring significance within

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