How much did those 3 consecutive #1 singles sell though? Where is her gold/platinum album? Rihanna was able to release her album in the US with little promo and demos. What about Ora? Pon De Replay had more certifications and sold millions, more than Rita's 3 #1 singles combined and didn't need to be # 1 on the UK chart. Rihanna was able to perform her smash hit Pon De Replay at 2005 MTV VMA. What about Ora?