I do not understand how one can compare a Monica to a Rihanna. Are you serious? Real talent vs. a product. Okay and lets not forget people like Monica help paved the way for people like Rihanna. I do get the frustration about the shade thrown towards Rihanna by this site (which is not cool) but please Monica will have more longevity and quality songs than Rihanna. Name one Rihanna song that has substance that you will say 5 to ten years from now ....NONE...anyway I love Monica. i love how she speaks, how she sings and how she makes it clear she is not perfect