It’s no secret. The campaign for Rihanna‘s eighth studio album has been a mega mess.
Defined by delays and so-so songs, the project has many scratching their heads as to whether the 27-year-old can deliver in the way her status calls for.
In a bid to reassure the growing group of doubters, the Bajan model opened about the rationale for the lack of release date. Per Ms. Fenty, she’s wants the record to be “timeless” going as far as to agree with That Grape Juice by inferring that her previous efforts weren’t.
Her words below…
The intriguing interview came during her press run for new movie ‘Home.’ Check out her chat with MTV:
Hmm.
We commend Rih for admitting that her past releases have largely been fast food music and that she isn’t looking to make a McAlbum again.
That said, given that her past formula has worked so well (on the singles chart), one has to wonder if she’s playing a risky game by reaching for “timeless” now.
To her credit, she’s squeezed a ten year career out of hits that shift her from point “A” to “B.” But because of exactly this one could argue she is tempting fate by trying to cultivate “artistic integrity” at this junction after building an entire career based on the opposite.
Perhaps that’s why ‘FourFiveSeconds’ sounded like such a try-hard tragedy. Greatness isn’t conceived in a boardroom, it’s an innate quality some have and others strive for.
It’ll be fascinating to see if Rih manages to serve up anything worthy of such status. If she does, maybe just maybe she’ll have a chance of reaching the plateau of those who enjoy charts success, critical acclaim, and a discography that’ll far outlast them.
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Hmmmmm
I on know about Kanye producing the album, but I just HOPE Rihanna can produce a good body of work like Beyonce’s discography.
Sh!t, even Ciara’s first two albums are timeless.
What did I just read?
Even though I’d disagree with only 2 of her albums being timeless. But you sir @KING RIH just read the truth. 😉
And will have to DEAL!
She’s growing up. She wants that Adele 21 album and grammy
Yes!!! @FutureCIARA
in ur head a good body of work is beyonce? lmao. for the record rihanna have more iconic hit than pornyonce
Big ups to her for keeping it real! IT SHOWS GROWTH! HER MUSIC IS GOOD BUT THEY WONT BE REMEMBERED UNLESS THEY COME ON THE RADIO OR SOMEONE MENTIONS THEM OR ITS IN A COUNTDOWN ! No shade but she ABD every other artist has gone threw this moment
I just knew sooner or later Kanye would headline Glastonbury… Let’s see what Noel Gallagher says about this…
Disappointing that Glastonbury is staining itself with him.
Not timeless but everybody and there mama was tryna copy the we found love sound as well as what’s my name.
Umbrella
Pon de replay
Rude boy
We found love
What’s my name
Rih just tryna be cute and not put out bops that would drag y’all fav to the end of there careers.
Essentially
Rated R could possibly be considered a “timeless” album…
and GGGB
Well yea that’s her 2nd best album to me and that was probably her best era…
Rated R is definitely her best album! Loud & GGGB were her best eras so far!
she is growing and she is progressing and I am proud of her
lol at Sam reaching for the heavens
TGJ loves to talk about “fast food music” and “McAlbums” when they stan for ThotYoncé. Lmao anyway, It’s great that Rihanna has grown so much musically. I have absolute respect for her.
Please, what of retardyonce is timeless?
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All the s*** she does is boring, all the s*** she wears are boring, all her tired weaves are boring.
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She’s sucking cammel D 9-5 to stay alive. Howcome?
Is she stupid is what comes to my mind. Why devalue your own past work? I mean sure you can devalue “Shut Up N Drive” but come on!
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Anyways, I do believe she is on the course to making a good top to bottom album for the first time EVER imo!
b****** shut the f**** up if she doesn’t feel like her past work is timeless than that’s how she feels tinashe will never deliver anything timeless so shut up
She has a cute discography but alot of those #1s are forgettable the fact that Beys flop songs make more impact than Rihs hits is hilarious sorry navy. ki
But Beyoncé’s songs are trash if Rihanna’s are. Is Single Ladies not a tragic ghetto mess? Sure it was impactful but why are her little fans (*cough* Sam) acting like she’s releasing some type of superb music like let’s not.
I can’t believe I actually agree with you! Lmaoooo
That song DID NOT GO number 1 in any major marker. It took a while to peak as high as it did in some. Bookmark me. SHE IS DONE!
SHE is done! Her movie being number 1 in the UK? There is no film being released over there and It is a kids movie. They tend to do well. Let see if she can sell a movie with her real face showing. She will peak at 10 years. 2005 – 2015. After, she will free fall.
It has been three years, where is your favs album or does Calvin Harris still have a gag order on his music?
LOUD is most definitely timeless even though she may not feel it. It is one of her most iconic eras to-date, hit after hit after global iron clad hit, back to back.
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I’m glad she is hungry for it this time around, this album will be her best to date and I am so here for it. I cannot wait.
I think GGGB then Loud are her most memorable eras. She did everything perfect with non-stop hits during those eras.
I agree
It’s like I said on the Britney post but reworded: If she’s gonna come back to the game she needs to make music for herself and music she feels will have longevity. What’s already a plus for Rihanna is that she is mentally stable unlike Ms Spears, and she still has time.
Typical beyboon worried about queen Britney. Haha
LOOL and you’re concerned with me why? @Slayriah you’re a disgrace to the Lambs
You’re a disgrace to humanity b*****!
oooooooh burn, you really got me there @slayriah, recycling my own words. Very original! Stay pressed and concerned with me instead of prepping for your SAT’s bittch
SAT’s? girl sit down with that wack ass attempt at dragging me. You brought my fave into this when this has absolutely nothing to do with her. Btw, you are trash and most definitely a disgrace like the rest of the BrokeHive.
And you’re still responding cos? Okay, yh, wow, cool, whatever, I’m quickly losing interest in this. Have you got something drag-worthy to say or you going to continue wasting both our times. LOL please don’t be wishy washy as if you’re attached to s****** via umbilical cord, and I believe you were the first to mention Beyonce on the Britney post that had nothing to do with her when you made the REACH and said Britney was more talented than her. LOL then you back-pedalled and said Britney USED to be better than beyonce which was even more of a self-drag.
Now, if choose to continue to respond and embarrass yourself further… make it worth my while sweetheart.
Wait…what? Honey you are reaching for the stars! You’re clearly forgetting what was said on that Britney post because I don’t recall saying those words. You’re pathetic and delusional for trying to twist my words. Seriously you’re nothing but a weak basic ass Ho. I said that a young Britney was much better than a young Beyoncé as a performer. Beyoncé was not that great on the stage before Sasha Fierce era. Stop being pressed. If it’s not true then you wouldn’t be so pressed and fixated on something I said over a week ago(?). Log out move along ashy
LOL! Not good enough Slayriah quit wasting my time, how is it twisting words? LOL and when did 4 days become a week ago, I’m certain there a 7 days in a week but correct me if i’m wrong dear. SCREAMS So you can’t count and you can’t spell, I guess I was right bout those SAT’s boo. Quit exposing your ignorance!
“She was a phenobemonal performer in her prime. She was actually WAY better than young Beyoncé that’s for sure.”
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The only person who is weak here is YOU, since you’re behaving like a dumbass pressed emotional k*** and you decided to jump in my reply box because I mentioned your emotionally unstable fave. LOL yeah i’m pressed when you’re the person continuing to vie for my attention today.
Well take some notes from Britney and do what she couldn’t bring herself to do… give the f*** up before you lose your sanity.
Lmaooo where there you have it Rihtards. Straight from the horse’s (or goat) mouth! Someone wants acclaim and Grammys!!
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Out of those 13 #1’s, I can only think of 5 at the very most that will be memorable: Umbrella, LTWYL, Only Girl, We Found Love, and Diamonds
Only Girl?
Yea I’m being generous. Got to have something from Loud. Either that or What’s My Name…
I’m also glad she is making music for herself, she has grown a lot in this industry and sees herself in a new and different light.
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That break was good for her, she is coming with her “Ray of light” moment and I am here for all of it.
Rihanna’s most iconc/timeless songs:
1)SOS
2) unfaithful
3) umbrella
4) take a bow
5) rude boy
6) only girl
7) what’s my name
8) cheers (drink to that)
9) we found love
10) where have you been
11) diamonds
12) stay
….no
No is what your mom said when you ripped her vagHina into her a$$ when she gave birth to you
1, 2, 5, 8, and 10??? PLEASE!!!!
They still fill floors.
where is MAN DOWN? o.O
I love that she’s growing. I don’t think her songs even have time to become timeless (bc of the short lived eras), but I think Umbrella, Diamonds, maybe We Found Love (¿), and maybe Russian Roulette (¿ One day ¿) are going to be extremely timeless. R8 seems to be promising as well as the Home soundtrack and movie. I know the movie will be cute. My niece and Goddaughter are going together. #R8
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Lmaooo where there you have it Rihtards. Straight from the horse’s (or goat) mouth! Someone wants acclaim and Grammys!!
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This should be a lesson to everyone, take school seriously. An education has got value not only to society, but to your own mental stimulation, lest you write like the person above.
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Not only does this person confuse sale with sell, but this person also confuses well with where. How you function in a civilized society is beyond me, but then again the ghettos of Atlanta are not exactly civilized are they.
I meant ‘well’ b****. Get over it!
I’m sure you did
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And who does produce timeless hits in this age? Not many. She has hits are well crafted and we know the words to for 7+ years. Good enough for me.
I’m excited to hear this “American Oxygen” joint.
This is the new America…..
I feel like Rih is having an identity issue with this album – she wants it to be a game-changer and she wants to showcase a stripped-down raw version of herself. But the main concern is that she’s reinvented herself and her style so much that she’s unsure of what direction she should go with, and she doesn’t know how it will be received.
I have to agree. The roll out on this project seems confused. Like she is not sure what direction to go.
I could see the seamlessness and confidence in previous eras.
The rihtards may clown Bey for not having a #1 single but Bey recognizes her position. She can do whateva she wants. While the other girls have to cling to the Calvin Harris and David Guetta’s of the world. At the end talent always prevails. Hopefully Rihanna doesn’t flop. Fast food singles and fashion are her claim to fame.
Rihanna actually REJECTED a Calvin Harris produced record he submitted to her. He produced it, and (I think) Tinashe wrote it. Rihanna rejected the song. I think he had a few others in mind for her too. And she wasn’t interested in those either. Rihanna never spoke on it, but Calvin did. He seemed pretty pissed about it too! Almost as if, “how DARE she turn ME down?!?!”
He didn’t seem mad to me. He was just speaking about it matter-of-factly. Rihanna is just not going EDM in this era and he knows it now; no hard feelings. Afterall, Rihanna was his introduction to mainstream America–how can you ever be mad at her?
She has also improved so much vocally. She’s been sounding great especially since 2013? She clearly is serious about her craft and music career. Give her the respect she deserves and stop hating peasants. Rih is here to stay!
Fast food singles hey? But didn’t the camel riders single “flopping hurts” run cold on the charts faster than fatyonce could finish her kfc bucket?
I doubt that song even charted on the bobbing under hot 100 chart so there was no point in mentioning it. Lmao
Bubbling*
Lmao if the flease really cared about their UGLY faves music, they’d chart her singles
Taylor, Justin Timberlake and Adele can chart both singles and albums, but Beyonce doesn’t care about singles, she is an album seller even though her albums have sold about as much as a singles artist 🙂
Well it sure did win two VMAS!!! #Carryon #Herimpactisreal #whogonetakeheroff #Beyhive
And an EMA…
It didn’t even enter the Hot 100 LMAO
Are you telling me that G.U.Y, I bet, pour it up, pills n potions, this is how we flop out charted the so called “queen”
Let’s not forget the flop that was XO
Which also served as one of the main singles
The hive can support trashy songs like 7/11, Partiton and Drunk on c** but pay songs like Pretty hurts and XO dust just shows their taste in music
They did kind of redeem themselves tbh, I mean flawless did flop, let’s not forget that.
Lmao didn’t john meyers COVER of xflop chart higher than the beytches?
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#ForgettableMusic
Hate to admit it but your right lol I thought XO/ Pretty hurts would be huge smh
Wait, a cover charted higher than the original song? FLATLINES!!!!!
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So the hive will support ratchet incoherent garbage like 7/11 but will not support Pretty hurts, they have lost all credibility when it comes to music.
Let’s not act like Beyonce had Pop radio support (and she hasn’t since 2010). They play what they want to play and Rihanna was giving them what they wanted non stop for years. I feel like they will only have 1 black female dominate (#1’s) on the hot 100 and Beyonce has had her time. Rihanna might be bored with it now.
Rihanna is everything.
Out of curiosity, does anybody still read Samantha’s novel’s when it comes to Rihanna or Mariah posts? I would say only slay_hive/prismatic does but I highly doubt he can read past 5th grade education level. I mean some of those words must be too big for him.
B**** please. Why don’t you do uscall a favor and bore
Ewwwww ghetto, I did not understand a word of that.
Dead @Lovebird
Is the American education system really that bad? Smh
LMAO I guess so
B**** f*** You. My Phone Sent That by Mistake. You Must Be So proud Of Your Devry Grammar Certificate.*rolls eyes*
Will her vocals be timeless this go round? I remember hearing Ri’s first album and thinking she had SO MUCH vocal potential. Here ten years later, she’s gotten better but not by a lot. Minimal growth. I wish she would put down the cigs/weed, stop drinking and partying so much and just go away for a year or 2, focus on her vocals and new sound and come back with POKEMON EVOLUTION greatness. But after seeing her 10 year growth pattern, that isn’t happening. With that said I DO LIKE RiRi though and I have come to love her for what she gives me: great workout/clean the house/get ready for the club/drunk dance music….. Bish you better not deprive us of your bread and butter. Stay in your lane, girl!
I love your write up better than the writing in this post! Nice work and nothing but facts.
Anyone want to tell me why Lil’ Kim BeeHive and Beyoncé BeeHive going in on each other and Beyoncé’s BeeHive posting bees on Raven Symone pictures????
Lol! What’s going on Bey/Bee hives? Do tell!!!
Because of this
https://twitter.com/copyrite1981/status/577610028745502720
SCREAMING!!!!!! Beyonce stole that too?
But Raven said she wasn’t coming for Bey. Just paying homage to the woman who technically was the 1st queen bee with a hive.
Is this why whole reason the Beyhive is upset? Was something said before this?. Because this alone doesn’t make sense..
Oh I was trying to understand what was going on. Well as much as I don’t care for Lil’ Ming or her fans, she is right. Lil’ Kim fans were called the BeeHive and she’s always been referred to as Queen Bee, but her stands for Queen of Brooklyn and Queen B**** (Debut track). Oh well. Stans will be stans.
@Elusive Exactly right about stans. It’s not that serious. Oh well.
YASSSSS This is the Rih I’ve been waiting for! But seriously, it shouldn’t take you 11 years into your career to realize this. Most true artists realize it by their 3rd or 4th album,not their 8th or 9th. They find their own lane within the first 5 years of their career, not 11.
She is still young tho most people by there 9 th album are way over 45 so please stop.
That’s because most of them have not released an album 9 out of the 10 years of being an artist. DUH.
I aprecise her honesty!! I disagree partially because I feel like diamonds, we found love, umbrella, and take a bow are timeless songs. However as an unbiased Stan I understand. She is referring to the s&ms and only girl in the worlds. Good for her. I’m only expecting good things from r8. The era promotion has me in the dark a little, but I believe the lengthy wait will be worth it. I’m assuming the album will drop during March madness seeing that the tour is this year. I’m anxious.
I’m glad that she’s trying to find her identity, she does have a memorable album “Rated R” & “GGGB” was memorable albums I can just feel that R8 is going to be different from her & I’m Excited this album looks like it’s going to be her “4” , but yall coming for Beys hits is weak because she has more platinum selling singles on one album that’s your favs , yall always come for Bey like sit down , nothing is going to change the fact that she’s the hottest chick in the game still after 18 years let that sink in , who’s hotter than the Queen? ……. I’ll wait
I’m exciting for R8 , hopefully she still has some good uptempo hits tho , not too much slow songs , but either way I honestly think I’m going to like Rihanna can do no wrong
anyways I want to her American oxygen ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMAO looks like her fans will finally have to shut up!
I thought that’s what the public told Miguel, I mean I don’t hear his music anywhere.
lmaooo after he jumped and kicked that woman he has been a non factor
Really? I just heard Adorn this morning.
Must have been on your iPod, it sure as hell isn’t playing anywhere else music is played in a public setting.
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I guess that body slam was the last dunk in his career 🙂
When will Miguel ever get a gold album?
How are we gonna look at the faves once they retire and we are asked to define them?
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Rihanna – Ever changing
Lady Gaga – Gimmick Queen
Britney – mental Breakdown
Katy – candyfloss
Nicki – rap queen
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.Beyonce – ass shaking
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How do you build your legacy on shaking your ass?
How do you build your legacy on fashion and social media???
What’s wrong with fashion?
It ain’t critically acclaimed music…
But she’s acclaimed for her style and fashion, which is why she won a fashion icon award. Perks of having a huge brand.
Fashion is more acclaimed than being known for shaking your ass and popping your p****
The delusion…. I thought she was a singer…
No actually. It was on urban radio.
She is a singer that has been iconised by the fashion industry. Your fave is known as a glorified stripper. How is that part of the music industry
She is a singer, which is why she has got 13 #1 hits, she is also in fashion and her brand is huge there. She has a diversified brand, multi-faceted artist.
No, Rihanna’s legacy would revolve around her using Chris Browns fist for relevancy. So…
Speak for yourself. Beyonces legacy will be as one of the greatest performers, Rihanna’s will be for her fashion. We all know which ones more important as a music artist.
Rihanna has got 13 #1s she’ll be known for having the bigger brand. That is why she can dominate both music and fashion.
Beyonce brand is bigger than Rihanna’s which is why she makes more money off it. She beats Rihanna at everything besides singles. Everyone knows this. Rihanna has 13 songs to top the charts but they both have the same amount of generation defining songs.
Rihanna has 13 #1s, 6 platinum albums, sold over 150 million records, received a music icon award, received a fashion icon award and has grossed over $100 million on tour.
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Beyonce will only be known for her entertaining ability, Rihanna has branched out and diversified her brand portfolio.
Beyonce has sold over 100 million records, has 20 Grammys, A legend award, 5 consecutive #1 albums, Over $300 million worth of Tour Gross, 4 Multi platinum albums, and a career spanning almost 2 decades so far. What has Rihanna branched out in that tops Beyonce besides fashion? Last time I checked, not every music artist needed fashion.
And what is wrong with Fashion, Rihanna has branded herself there and is huge, which is why she received a fashion icon award.
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Beyonce tried the fashion thing, I mean you cannot pretend Hood of deadwrong did not happen, it failed because Beyonce is not fashionable.
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That said, Rihanna’s brand is still huge in the music business, which is why she has sold more records than Beyonce. In fact looking at how well Rihanna’s music is still doing and how many records Unapologetic sold compared to Beyonce, Beyonce has got little to no chance to catching up to Rihanna’s record sales.
In never said there was anything wrong with fashion. But it has nothing to do with musicality. I asked you what has Rihanna branched out in besides fashion that makes her portfolio so much more great? Yes Beyonce has experimented with fashion, but as a hobby. She does not not lean on fashion nor is she heavily image driven to sell herself as an artist. She’s had pretty much the same look since 03. Rihanna had to work twice as hard and release double the records close together to outsell her. It’s a certain type of exposure. I’m sorry that does not make ones brand bigger. Bigger brand is demonstrated in real investment, like Touring.
Since when was Rihanna’s brand, as a whole, bigger than Rihanna’s? Do Rihanna’s Tours gross more money than Beyonces? No. Do the movies that she stars in gross more than Beyonce’s? No. Does she earn more money with MAC than Beyonce does with Loreal? No. Is her deal with River Island more lucrative than the one that Beyonce has with H&M or Top Shop? No. Does she make more money with Vito Coco than Beyonce does with Pepsi? No. Does she make more money, on average, than Beyonce does? No.
Is Rihanna the highest paid black entertainer since MJ? No….Beyonce is. So what are you talking about?
Rihanna will be known for both she has sold more records and has more number 1 songs! Following as a fashion icon. While bey will just be remembered for two stepping to single ladies, marrying a llama, and faking birth.
NO ONE cares about receipts in reality. But their receipts botu thrive in different areas. Thats just a quote when talking about legacy. Mariahs sold more than Whitney, does not mean shes bigger. The fact Rihanna sold more simply because she has more does not put her above Beyonce in any way shape or form. Beyonce will be remember remembered and still be able to sell Tours when she 50, because she is an acclaimed performer. Rihanna is fashion. She has no stand out musicality talent.
Death @ the last sentence. If thats the case. Rihanna will be remembered for getting her ass whooped, sleeping around and having minimal talent. Beyonce and Jay Z will remain the most famous and powful black couple in showbiz.
Two stepping to single ladies (whatever that looks like) is better than p**** patting to stripper songs.
Look! the real FKA Twiggs…Oh, never mind its just Rihanna.
Lol. Very funny b****! 🙂
*Point’s my box of KABOOM cereal at you with two hands*
“Rated R” is heads and shoulders above the rest of her discogrpahy, in my opinion, but the fact that she was able to create such an album in a regular “Rihanna cycle” speaks volumes.
She’s taking her time now. I respect this. But I don’t want her to feel any immense pressure to produce an album that screams “hey, look at me. I’m being ‘artistic’ etc….Take your art in new and interesting directions, definitely. But I hope it feels authentic to her. And guess what, there is absolutely nothing wrong with a sure fire Rihanna bop! You know, those songs that say “This is unapologetically (no pun intended) a Rihanna song!” I hope she brings those as well.
This is my most anticipated Rihanna album ever.
Has everything you wrote. TGJ needs to give Cough, Cough and yourself staff writing duties.
I actually understand everything y’all write. 🙂
**yes to everything
This special check is annoying
I still listen to Rated R on repeat.
The word “timeless” is thrown around far too much on this blog. I have forgotten almost every hit single released over the past few years. That’s just the society we live in. EVERYTHING is quick, accessible then pushed to the side for the next hot thing. Rihanna’s songs aren’t any less memorable than any other current artist and that’s the truth.
*20 years later, a reporter sits down for an interview with blue waffle*
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Reporter: so Blue Waffle, interesting choice for stage name. Could you let us know why you chose it?
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Blue Waffle: I chose the name blue waffle because when I signed to the record label, they told me to #BeyInspired. So I watched a recording of my mom spreading her legs in front of me at the grammy’s.
I was like “damn” is that her lips or sun dried salami
What will Miguel be remembered for, if people still remember him at all. Keep on hating from outside the club buddy.
I think Miguel will be more remembered for his wrestling move. At least he has a career outside music because that isn’t working out for him.
I DIED!!!!!!!!
*Goes to bed* Goodnight! lol
To her credit, I felt that Unapologetic had quite a few good songs. She doesn’t have to give up making good singles to make good music. Most of Queen Mariah’s hit singles have stood the test of time because there was both quality and timelessness there.
Having said all this, Sam shouldn’t be so hard on Rihanna. The only memorable songs Thighyonce’s ever released have been Crazy in Love and Single Ladies, and she’s been at it longer.
Coming for Miguel like that does not offend me. I love his music and artistry nothing will change that. He can flop as hard as he wants. He’s still a better artist than Rihanna will ever be.
I know they did not come for Pretty Hurts when the 3X platinum, Grammy award winning Drunk In Love out charted the Kanye west/ Paul McCartney assisted 45seconds… And stay, and pour it up, and beautiful, and can’t forget to remember you, and guy. Just know when the “Queen” promotes, she puts your favS to shame.
Did it go 3x platinum because of streams, when did it cross the 2 million sold mark?
No it did not go 3X platinum because of streams, but I’m pretty sure streams were accounted for just as they are for every other artist… *side eyes 45S chart position*
Loool cling to Beyonce because Miguel has no valid receipts you can hide behind
Lmfaooo!!
LMAO Keke, that’s not true. If he ever does decide to become a pro-wrestler, he has got a receipt he can show to the WWE producers.
I’m not clinging to Beyonce, she’s been one of my faves way before Miguel Lol.
Wow, that was really honest! I respect Rihanna for that. I totally understand wanting to reach your full potential as an artist. She’s getting older and I think she’s maturing. I think she’s recognizing that and starting to over think. You don’t have to record a bunch of depressing songs to appear to be deep or artistic. I get “rebel” and “fun” when I think of Rihanna and she shouldn’t feel pressured to take herself too seriously.
It’s funny, I think her sound hasn’t been fully tapped into very often. She keeps it too surface (with music like: ‘SOS’, ‘Shut Up and Drive’, ‘Umbrella’, ‘S&M’ and ‘We Found Love’). I always felt like she didn’t care about those songs. Rihanna has an interesting tone and I don’t feel it’s necessary for her to go country either to get critical acclaim. I wouldn’t put her in a lane, I just think it’s best for her to do what’s more natural for her. My favorite ballads from her are: ‘Now I Know’, ‘Stay’ and ‘Take a Bow’. I believe her on those songs! Still, she sounds right at home delivering cuts like: ‘Rude Boy’, ‘La La La’, ‘Breaking Dishes’, ‘Cockiness’, ‘Birthday Cake’, ‘Cheers’ and even ‘Where Have You Been’, ‘Disturbia’, ‘Love without Tragedy’. Rihanna clearly wants a breakthrough! Times like this you have to be clear on who you are as an artist. Evolve with your sound that’s been cultivated and take that to the next level.
Anyway I have to run kiddies, and remember, in order to avoid sounding like a r*****, or worst, Slay_hive/Prismatic, pick up a book every now and then.
LOUD was my fav era from her, She better get back to the basics! I feel like this album will underperform to no surprise.
I skip right past the article as I do with most of Scums right ups, Rihanna opinion doesn’t matter the GP does. Diamonds is timeless, We Found Love (song of the decade) is timeless. Rihanna is far from finish #R8 and HOME will slay.
This s*** sounds so familiar isnt this the same thing Beyonce said before releasing g her best album 4 hmmmm. She said she didn’t care about the hits but when 4 sold less than IAM y’all called it a flop. I want to hear what she’s been cooking up but I’m curious to see what her sales will be like and what her Navy will say “IF ” she underperforms.
Lmao yesss! Roc Nation got her watching and learning. Just like I read one stan saying the other day she doesn’t care about hits this era. Play Déjà Vu.
Lmaooo Ikr girl but believe me if this album underperforms she’s going bad to a Loud era
Lmaooo Ikr girl but believe me if this album underperforms she’s going back to a Loud era
Everyone knows this besides her delusional fans. Popularity at the time does not equal timeless. Just look at umbrella which is her biggest hit. That song already sounds dated as hell and I rarely hear of anyone covering if or it getting played seriously and it hasn’t even been 10 years.
Umbrella will always be timeless.Just bec
Umbrella is her signature hit! It is timeless.I didnt know a song that is covered a lot is considered timeless.I think the main reason why its not covered often is because Rihanna is the only one that can sing her songs.
SAM!! Stfu.How is 45s a try hard when its not the typical dance music pushed in mainstream?? Your article is a damn struggle bit ch.I hope you see my comment!!
@How Many Drinks Beyonce has 5 legend awards
I only know about the one she shares with Michael Jackson.
A legend with DC( World Music Awards) a Billboard Millennium Award, another legend award from the (World Music awards as a solo artist), Mj Vanguard award and one from the (NRJ awards which is in france)
You forgot that honorary American Music Award Usher presented to her in 2007! I think she was the first female to win it.
Actually, Rihanna just sounded more like a woman who is transitioning from a 20-something young woman into a 30-something woman. Not all the things you did in your twenties you’ll do in your thirties. A lot of her songs are high-energy fare that she probably just doesn’t have the physical (and emotional) stamina to create and sustain on stage for an hours long concert anymore. Also, by her being in the business for so long and experiencing a very public beating and humiliation caused by it, I’m sure she’s actually a lot “older” than her years so it seems plausible that she may want to try something a bit more mature and not so dancy this time around. Whatever she does, I’ll support it. No worries here. And I actually LOVE “FourFiveSeconds”!
well well WELL! HAhahahaa, the G**** just got a verbal slap in the face after all that bullish*t talk about how Rihanna is so “timeless,” yet your FAV even said she’s tired of those microwave hits lol! The G****’s foundation of beliefs keeps crumbling down….and by your own FAV lol!!
But she still has more number ones and better record sales than Beyoncé, she can also dress and has acclaim in the fashion world. She is timeless as well as her music. Why don’t you just suck on @Slay_Hive c******* and shut up
Please rewatch the interview, Rihanna’s tired of her own sh*t lol. #DEAL
Her opinion cannot change the facts, her sales and impact rivals no other. Timeless music are only timeless if they transcend any era of music. Like thriller, crazy in love or umbrella. Just because you don’t like her music or think she comes out with mcablums, which doesn’t make sense in my opinion, however she has great songs and you need to deal
How can Sam say that this rollout is a mess??? She obviously has everything planned. She’s shot videos already for a reason
It’s normal for an artist to want to move forward and not stay with one sound or just their past work. There’s tons of Beyonce’s song that she don’t perform anymore, mainly off her first album. Same with MJ, Whitney, Prince never perform ANY of his classics, it’s all new music. You can tell what songs she loves and the ones that just hits. She’ll sing Diamonds, Stay, Love The Way You Lie with so much passion, and then she’ll just blow by Only Girl.
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So yes, make new music, pick out the many hits and classics you already have and keep it moving. You think Madonna is playing EVERY single she released? No, only the classic and on to the next new song.
Rihanna is taking herself too seriously. She will never be Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, or Barbra Streisand. Diana Ross still sings Baby Love, Stop in the Name of Love, and Upside Down in her concerts. Donna Summer sang Bad Girls and Last Dance right up until the end. Last time she toured, Janet included Nasty, Escapade, and All for You. Ain’t nuthin’ wrong with a HIT pop song, and on the real, I think Rihanna has some timeless hits — Umbrella, Diamonds, The Monster, and maybe a couple of others.
she has lots of timeless songs but the were never release to radio as singles.
rated R is timeless to me.
Yep she’s taking herself to seriously and over thinking girl lol
She picks descent dance pop throw away songs and that’s it i will give her team credit though they pick out pop dance songs they know pop radio will eat up.
I respect her realness. To me her best album is Rated R and best Era Loud. I live for miss RiRi no shade !!!!!!!!
She was the only other black chick to last in Beyonce world. Got to give her credit. Not being cocky or anything just being honest.
I love how TGJ makes it seem like the album has been delayed numerous times when we’ve never received an official release date. No artist would promote a movie/soundtrack while trying to promote their OWN album at the same time. Both Rihanna’s label and HOME’s movie company know better than to pit both projects against each other as it will affect sales. This is the campaign for HOME. If a new album is coming, it’ll be mid to late this year once the HOME promotion is over.
What happened to this site? You used to be so positive when it came to artists. Now it seems like you throw shade, especially at Rihanna, just to get hits. Not cool.
If you hate her so much, why don’t you boycott her? If she’s such a terrible artist, why do you give her constant keyboard clicks? If she’s ruining the culture so bad and taking jobs from your better-singing girlfriends, why don’t you just say that?
I know why. It’s because, regardless your daily withering antics, her milkshake still brings all the boys to your yard. She makes you cash. And you hate to love her, baby. And that’s perfectly fine. But let’s just be honest about it. Okay?
I must say I’m sooo in love with what she has realesd thiz year, Towards the sun being my fave
LOVEE THAT GIRL!