Confirmed: Rihanna Begins Work On New Album

Published: Tuesday 21st May 2013 by David

Farewell ‘Unapologetic‘, for you’re soon to be replaced.

That’s right, six months after scoring her first number one LP with the project, Pop life force Rihanna is on the lookout for new material to craft her eighth studio album.

Details below…

In an interview with ‘The Source‘, Grammy winning producer Darkchild revealed:

“I am working with Mariah, I am working with Jennifer Lopez. I just finished a couple songs with Jessie J over in London and I also wrote a couple of songs that are being considered for Rihanna’s new album, so there’s a lot of good stuff happening so we’ll see.”

Not surprising considering this sees the star follow the  ‘six month per era’ trend she adopted following ‘Loud‘, news of her new album comes as sales for ‘Unapologetic’ edge nearer to the 3 million units sold worldwide mark.

Of course, while confirmation of this new project may shock those who support acts who truly care for music, Rihanna‘s ‘smash and dash’ approach to making LPs isn’t all that strange when one remembers how that music is made.

They write. She records. She tours. They write. She records. She releases….they make bank.

On the flip side, we’d be lying if we said we weren’t curious about what the new release will serve up…especially if its era serves sounds and videos akin to the below…


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  1. Michaela May 21, 2013

    SMDH!

  2. Tony Phargo May 21, 2013

    It is to be expected of her to do a new album every year. This isn’t really news.

  3. Meena Mathers May 21, 2013

    I really wanted her to take a break for a year so she can rest , It must be too much touring, promo and releasinf a album every year.

  4. Meena Mathers May 21, 2013

    I really wanted her to take a break for a year so she can rest , It must be too much touring, promo and releasing a album every year.

  5. Just Stop! May 21, 2013

    Ugh..She is tired tbh. This last album barely sold 3Mill WW and here she is trying to work on another one. This releasing album after album each year is getting tiring. She is getting washed up. Im tired of her shoving herselves down our throat. She needs a break to have some vocal lessons tbh. Go away Rihanna. Let the public miss you. She knows she cant take a break because someone will replace her. Just look at how much a flop this tour was. Tickets came out last November and only 13shows sold out out of 91 with reduce prices. The album got reduced also..Like Rih. Just stop..

    • lulu May 21, 2013

      Firstly. def jam is known in the industry for inflating sales by asking retailers to scan cds multiple times so her album sales are what her PR team wants you to believe. plus alot of the songs on rihanna’s album are stolen copyrights. she has quite few lawsuits. Rihanna’s albums are very expensive to make and market. That 777 tour was an extremely costly way of creating hype. In terms of return on investment, rihanna is not doing well hence def jam organizing songwriters for this new cd to make up for losses incurred for this current album

      • Taeys May 21, 2013

        Oh God how do you know this? What company continues to push an act this damn long for 7 years straight without seeing a return? That doesn’t even make a bit of you know what! If this was the case wouldn’t they have said enough is enough already and drop the girl? They could easily just sign a new artist or try the same formula on someone else? Why try and fail year after year if they just trying to get money spent back? Like really the reach to make her less successful is a bit much to be honest. What really would be the purpose??? People who are failing to bring their company an income get dropped not tours and videos. I don’t see any logic in that to be honest.

      • James227 May 21, 2013

        This is what happens when you take that oath. The industry is not what it used to be. Taking that oath is something else. Most of these on top artists have spoken about this just in so many words. You cross these people and your image will be mud. Now do I think Rihanna wants to do another album? No she just a product that after taking that oath she will do and say anything they tell her.

    • Taeys May 21, 2013

      How is the tour a flop? Every venue she played was sold out???

      Rihanna should just stop already she’s a flop BLAH BLAH BLAH!!!! who else besides 1D, Adele, Taylor Swift selling more then 3 million in a year? By your logic every black singer should just stop because NONE of them will see close to Rihanna’s Tour gross except Queen Beyonce! People who arent seeing a return and should stop by your own logic is…..

      Kelly Rowland, Ciara, Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, Miguel, Frank Ocean, Alicia Keys, Nicki MInaj, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, and like almost everyone else! So yea what the f*** are you talking about! Spin all you like! 3 million sold is a successful album. She never sold 10 million like the old timers did easily no one is!!!!

      Say she cant sing thats your opinion but making up s*** trying to make her seem less successful is pressed. Her debut sold 2.5 million she never was a huge seller like that but she has always been a success. LULU u must be a seething stan of Ciara…

      • mark111 May 21, 2013

        This! You better go off!

      • real music lover June 11, 2013

        People still sell like the old timers.Adele does ,certified diamond.ri’s lucky to get tripple platinum.Rihanna’s work is meaningless n dispossable.And please don’t lie music of the sun is certified gold.That means only five hundred thousand units sold.

    • mr.m May 21, 2013

      Thanks.Period.

      • FAF May 21, 2013

        Ciara “Goodies” album sold 3mil in the US alone, though 😆 No one even factors her worldwide sales.

      • Ballsy May 21, 2013

        What is Cii Error selling now? Bish’s 5th single is already swan diving off the hot 200s… I smell another album push back.

        OAN the music industry then is not what it is now. Ci Error and most others cannot compete against the likes of a KT Perry, Rihanna, 1Direction, Adele and Taylor. So IMO Rihanna is doing great and since she herself said that she wont be Touring forever I see now reason why her fans will not be supporting this new album!

  6. Yeah I Said It May 21, 2013

    Fast food music. The smash and dash statement is actually very true even though I am not usually here for Sams shade.

    • ADMIT IT May 21, 2013

      SO help me understand, You dont like rihanna, her music is not to your taste, you don’t buy he albums or singles either (im guessing) …..then why do you care….She making music for people like me who LOVE her music…I really think some of you need attention and this is the only way to get it… you make the most non-thoughout comments to get noticed…and you ARE here for Sam’s shade hence the reference….

      • Yeah I Said It May 21, 2013

        Its a free country. I can comment on what I want. Stop exaggerating.

  7. Just Stop! May 21, 2013

    Wow! That is sad. So is that how it happens. Quote on Quote “They write. She records. She tours. They write. She records. She releases….they make bank.’. Im not even going to the deal with the Navy bragging about album sales when she has yet to surpass 30Mill and this is going to be her 8th album. Even if she gets 100Mill she will have probably released 90albums tbh.

  8. Neigh-Neigh Leakes May 21, 2013

    This girl is really looking for a Mariah Carey-like breakdown.
    Damn, give your fans some time to miss you. She has pretty much secured her spot in the music industry so I’m sure they’d still be there when she comes back.

    • Just Stop! May 21, 2013

      Lmfao>>Secured what spot. That barbadian h** who keeps releasing pop music to stay relevant.

      • Neigh-Neigh Leakes May 21, 2013

        I’m not really a Rihanna fan tbh but I admit that almost none of the other pop girls can make a hit like her.
        She has grown a huge fanbase all over the world and is probably one of the most talked about music star’s right now, so I think it’s safe to say she’s secured her spot.

      • Just Stop! May 21, 2013

        Making hits doesnt secure yourself a spot. Gimmicks are not exactly that hard to re-create.

      • Neigh-Neigh Leakes May 21, 2013

        I’m not only talking about hits. I am talking about her entire brand. I mean everything from her endorsements, to her clothing line, to her perfume, to her other business ventures, to her style that some of her fans copy.
        These are not things that flop artists can do. While she may be an average seller at best when it comes to her music, she is also an icon.

    • Just Stop! May 21, 2013

      Lmfao. Everything she does outside of singles flops tbh. There are receipts to prove that.

    • JOHNVIDAL May 21, 2013

      Mariah had way more pressure of all kinds. What nowadays stars endure is nothing compared to that. It wasn´t just too much work (well Rihanna does plenty of partying too), it was media pressure anticipating the best from you year after year, the new label pressure, the old label boicot, etc, etc
      But yes, Rihanna could have some type of problem.

      • Neigh-Neigh Leakes May 21, 2013

        Well I agree to a certain extent but I also feel as if there may be more pressure today in the industry. Years ago when albums actually sold well, a lot of artists didn’t have to worry too much about being dropped but now that most people don’t spend money anymore on CD’s, it makes it hard on artists, especially newcomers because they have to prove they are marketable to their label. Now we have social media and gossip sites which can damn near ruin reputations and their careers since the rumors spread like wildfire. Also, looks are becoming more important, as when an artist lets themself go they are crucified. Age is also a big factor, nowadays the young kids are dominating the music charts, years ago, a lot of woman would be singing well into their 40’s and would still be successful.

        There is also the pressure to “sellout”. As we see, not all genres are receiving the same treatment. Having to prove to your label that you could be successful singing something that’s not considered mainstream like bubblegum pop today could be a tough task and not everybody will make it.
        Artists of today and the past both had a lot of pressures, rhey’re just different.

      • JOHNVIDAL May 21, 2013

        Good points. But we are talking about the already famous artists, not the poor struggling newcomers that won´t have a future cos of the state the music industry is in. We are talking about stars. And no, Rihanna or Katy Perry don´t suffer as much pressure as Mariah Carey or Michael Jackson had to endure. If it were like that, they would be better artists. Don´t you think? 🙂 They would have to step their games up or just dissapear. That´s how hard it was

    • makaela May 21, 2013

      So what if she make Another albums all u bums on here are beyonce fan and want riri to take a break her f****** navy is behind her we dont need u broke b****** coming for ri and support her i will always buy what my girl is selling haters will always hate shut the haters up navy we unite for the queen

      • Neigh-Neigh Leakes May 21, 2013

        Lmao!
        I’m definitely not a Beyonce fan so have a seat. Where was the hate in everything I typed? Oh ok.
        Now hop your dirty, fat, ghetto, illiterate ass off my post.

  9. . : : h 2 o : : . May 21, 2013

    😐

  10. Micks May 21, 2013

    I honestly think shes going to burn out. But of course the fans wont see the issue here.

  11. J May 21, 2013

    As long as the music is still good then I dont mind

    • Just Stop! May 21, 2013

      Was her music ever good let alone being still good?

      • POP ROYALTY (Bohemian Grove) May 21, 2013

        13 #1’s.
        Enough said.
        your opinion is clearly irrelevant.

        *leaves*

      • JOHNVIDAL May 21, 2013

        @pop
        Weren´t they 12 #1´s?

  12. caribbean native May 21, 2013

    tHIS SAME DISCUSSION EVERY YEAR,ITS RIHANNA! SHE WILL MAKE ANOTHER ALBUM, AND IT WILL SLAY JUST LIKE THE OTHERS, IF THE GIRL DONT WANT TO REST SHE SHOULDN’T, YOU MUST DO WHAT YOU LIKE AND DO IT OFTEN, AND IM TOTALLY HERE FOR A NEW ALBUM NEXT YEAR MARCH 😀 #LIVEFASTDIEPRETTY

    • real music lover June 11, 2013

      LOL rihanna’s work never slayed.She’s this generation’s britney spears.She HAS to make anew album all the time because she has no talent.

  13. POP ROYALTY (Bohemian Grove) May 21, 2013

    may i know THE DATE of this video/interview please ?

    but if it is true , i think her “brand” will be in it’s “suicidal” moment.

    TTT pt. 2 ?

    but let’s not talk about songwriting and rihanna , at least rihanna never claim she wrote songs she didn’t even touch like a certain …. ” do i need to give you a hint?” 😯 .

    “to the left,to the left” 🙄

    *waits for blue ivy to leak the full version of standing on the sun*

    • JOHNVIDAL May 21, 2013

      Hi @pop!
      Do u still think Unapologetic is crap? I remember you didn´t like it at all

      • POP ROYALTY (Bohemian Grove) May 21, 2013

        HONESTLY SPEAKING , it is good.

        3.5/5

        AND she gave everyone their songs in it , for urban fans ” numb,love7 song,PIU” , slow songs “stay,mother mary/love without tragedy,diamonds” , reggae ” no love allowed” , dance ” jump,right now , phresh out the runway” , etc..

        just like a big table full of delicious meals , everyone will found what they love.

        she stay applying this scheme since “loud” and as a fan of her studio albums , i’m satisfied.

      • JOHNVIDAL May 21, 2013

        You didn´t like it at first. I remember

      • POP ROYALTY (Bohemian Grove) May 21, 2013

        That is true.

        But Yes , kind of a grower album , just like what happened with “rated r” with some people and ” memoirs of an imperfect angel” when it comes to mariah for example.

        Hey 😉

      • JOHNVIDAL May 21, 2013

        Ok I was just asking.

  14. Just Stop! May 21, 2013

    @pop royalty Why is your shade so tired?? She gave Neyo credit publicly multiple times and his name was on the credits. Neyo even said himself that she deserves most of the credit because she did a lot to it involving the harmonies/production etc. But what is new here anyway. A Rih stan/Bey hater bringing uo Beyonces name. *Yawn*

    • JOHNVIDAL May 21, 2013

      Plus I think Rihanna has been pulling a Beyonce lately when it comes to songwriting credits so…

      • POP ROYALTY (Bohemian Grove) May 21, 2013

        and i think mariah is pulling a madonna when it comes to “antics” to stay “relevant” to the young audience.

        :mrgreen:

      • POP ROYALTY (Bohemian Grove) May 21, 2013

        Yes , kind of a grower , just like what happened with “rated r” with some people and ” memoirs of an imperfect angle” when it comes to mariah for example.

        Hey 😉

      • JOHNVIDAL May 21, 2013

        Pulling a Madonna how? Did you just shade Madonna too? lol

    • POP ROYALTY (Bohemian Grove) May 21, 2013

      tired BUT you dedicated a response for it ?

      she credited ne-yo AFTER he snapped and gave her the “#clapback” treatment.

    • ADMIT IT May 21, 2013

      She had to give Neyo credit after he said he wrote it and harmonies and production dosen’t equal writing…drink your coolaid in private….

  15. Jay Jay May 21, 2013

    Listen girl!! Give what now and jump single treatment!!

    She always pays the good songs dust. Drunk on love should of been a single.

    • Carpe Diem. May 21, 2013

      So f****** true!!

      By the way, me love me some proud family!!<3

  16. caribbean native May 21, 2013

    THINK ABOUT IT, IS IT WRONG THAT I CANT IMAGINE A YEAR WITH OUT A RIHANNA SONG O.o

  17. JOHNVIDAL May 21, 2013

    Not that we didn´t expect it. The last album has only two good songs, and both were already released. It seems we won´t never see what would happen if Rihanna took a break.

    • Taeys May 21, 2013

      You said the exact same thing already. Oh and That song with the woman beater on it is better then Stay so is What Now and Mother Mary actually all the songs on the album are potential hits. IMO Stay is the weakest link on the album.

      • AdeleisKING May 21, 2013

        Man you r so stupid, stop sucking rihannas p****. the only reason def jam has kept her so long is because of her 360 deals and most of the money she generates for them is from endorsements. if her albums were really doing well and selling at a good rate why keep rushing out albums. profits are low from her lack lustre album sales you dumb b****

  18. Lala May 21, 2013

    Why is she scared to take a break?

    • ~The Arcade~ May 21, 2013

      Umm… you already answered your question!

    • ADMIT IT May 21, 2013

      Why is Bee so scared to release a single??? At least RiRi got Hit after Hit ..lol she didn’t even release Pour it up(Platinum) nor Love song (gone Gold) lol Hits Hits Hits oh and What Now is a Hit too …Deal wit it!!!

      • real music lover June 11, 2013

        Funny , I saw both beyonce and rihanna live recently.I respect beyonce she’s a megastar but she showed up on time ,her opening act was amaizing!!!and her voice was on pitch she danced like the world was about to end.Rihanna showed up 4 hours late 4hours…we were basically watching 777doccie 3times,her opening act asap rocky was soo teribble!when the self proclaimed godess showed up she seemed tired walking up and down the stage she was vulgar saying haters suck p**** ect there were a lot of kids there she was just disrespectfull and exausted.l feel sorry for the navy she gets millions while you get a half ass performance from a naked young woman who you could probably out sing!the navy deserve better black woman deserve to be represented by

  19. The Music Junkie May 21, 2013

    Rihanna is all about her money and dollar signs, she is not a musician nor an artist so she doesn’t care about the content of her albums. If she wants to release an album every year to keep her bank stocked up and if the Navy are happy to keep spending their dollars on them, then why the hell Not? As home girl said earlier this year “I’ll have set some things up so I don’t have to tour for the rest of my life” aka “I’ll have to release albums every year and jump on every endorsement deal so that I don’t actually have to work for the rest of my life”

  20. The real xoxo May 21, 2013

    It’s fun to shade her but lets not pretend as if we won’t be twerking to this album come November

  21. grown May 21, 2013

    Music Of The Sun ==> FLOP
    A Girl Like Me ==> FLOP
    Good Girl Gone Bad = successful
    Rated R ==> FLOP
    Loud ==> successful
    Talk That Talk ==> FLOP
    Unapologetic ==> FLOP

    8th album ==> FLOOOP!!!

    9th albums ==> watch this one debut at #9 kii!

    What a FLOP!!! What a Ciara-sized FLOP!!!

  22. Super Cisus May 21, 2013

    It’s gonna flop no one cares about her anymore

    • . : : h 2 o : : . May 21, 2013

      But hey, she just had her first top 40 “hit” in 4 years :mrgreen:

    • mean May 21, 2013

      looooooooooool your a cifloppa fan stfu loooooool

  23. CH May 21, 2013

    Rihanna, please stop the music. I love all of her music however these yearly releases aren’t necessary. Take a year and a half off from recording and touring so she can really experience life then come back to fans musically. She’s going to burn out with nothing left to give to fans. Rihanna needs to take a break from being Rihanna too. I’ll happily wait for her but it looks unlikely that she’ll take time off.

    • ADMIT IT May 21, 2013

      You should get off Rih Rih nuts and go enjoy life your dam self …Haters SMH

  24. k May 21, 2013

    the industry machine,all them album going plat so they milking her,she don’t have to think about writing,she needs no rest because she doing no work,just go in the booth and practice that one single..she don’t even need much promo because her loyal legian will eat up antyhing she puts out..if they were tired of her she wouldn’t be moving plat with all her album so she is milking it gratz to her.

  25. KingBeyBitches May 21, 2013

    What the hell is wrong with her doa? Woman take a damn break for god sake, she’s only working like this because she’s lonely and miserable tbh she has no one to love since she and you no who broke up.. I can see this girl will have another meltdown but anyway I wish the best for her!!!

  26. xedos May 21, 2013

    People needs to stop hating. Lots of these other artist takes 2yrs to do an album and still give us garbage.
    That garbage Beyonce release grown woman will flop faster than Ciara’s career. The point is Rihanna gives you hits that have impact

    • KingBeyBitches May 21, 2013

      Shut it this is typical Navy this is not even about Beyonce or anyone else this s*** is unhealthy she will have a breakdown MAKE MY WORDS!! Yall need to tell her get some rest and stop trying to make s*** about other artists and make it about RIAHNNA

      • ADMIT IT May 21, 2013

        Go tell your King to release a dang song and get outta here with that ish….Go Bow Down to heffa

  27. xedos May 21, 2013

    She’s young this is the time to work.by the time she reaches 30 you same ppl will be saying she’s old and should go have babies. You guys don’t understand Caribbean culture. These are hard working ppl. They’re not afraid of working hard like black Americans. Let the woman be great.

    • jlove May 21, 2013

      well said

    • quetta May 21, 2013

      Dead @hardworking

    • real music lover June 11, 2013

      Carrebean culture !!!so sad to be represented bythe prostitute like rihanna so sad

      • GadyLaga July 9, 2013

        Us Black Americans do work hard. What are you talking about? :0

  28. truth(icki’s B**** ASS STANS can EAT ME honey!! Yall b**** is a STANK P**** FLOP chile! (puckers lips like Drake)) May 21, 2013

    Jeez b**** get some rest!

  29. KingBeyBitches May 21, 2013

    Typical Navy this is not even about Beyonce or anyone else this s*** is unhealthy she will have a breakdown MAKE MY WORDS!! Yall need to tell her get some rest and stop trying to make s*** about other artists and make it about RIAHNNA

  30. DIGGER BEY May 21, 2013

    Lmfaoooooooooooo @ this lil SCARED PATHETIC B****. She just won’t go sit her gimmick hoeish ass down somewhere. Lmao She’s knows if she takes that break…..ITS OVER! I mean everybody has taken an break. Even the biggest Poptart b****** has taken breaks, like Katy and Kesha. This INSECURE H** is just scared to sit down for 6 months bwahahahahhhhahahhha. This is one INSECURE PATHETIC NON FACTOR UNTALENTED S***! Her might as well take a break. Cause her sales are declining faster than she open her filthy disease infected legs. Bwahahhahahahahahhaha No more 5 or 6 million albums bwahahahahahahahah

    • MuiMui May 21, 2013

      She was not to scared to say thanks for her wins
      at the award show the others night.

      • ADMIT IT May 21, 2013

        MUIMUI you better tell it!!!!

  31. JER May 21, 2013

    OMG. If this b**** puts out another album… I don’t know what to think

  32. Speak Truths May 21, 2013

    OVER EXPOSED S***.

    • Taeys May 21, 2013

      ANGRY UGLY (your avi) F***** (you) #SEETHE

    • mean May 21, 2013

      ugly dark skin f** in your avi box shud die

  33. Yaz May 21, 2013

    I am sorry but the struggle in this girls ability to perform is enough to tell you she needs to go away and perfect her craft properly. She doesnt even look like she enjoys herself. Being a big, respected name in that industry is not all about churning out a bunch of forgettable singles.

  34. ALESSANDRO May 21, 2013

    i can deal with another album. i like news songs from her either she needs to take a break, some rest is good.

  35. Tutsmyburreh May 21, 2013

    Rihanna is the typical, pretentious Pisces.

  36. jlove May 21, 2013

    rihanna is resting every night,what more rest she needs,,,,,when people like me and u r working everyday and we dont need rest case we have to b there before someone takes our job ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,so yall stop with all this crazy thing she’ll do what she wants plus if she gone yall gonna miss her real bad

  37. christinastherealtalent May 21, 2013

    Rihanna can’t stand other females getting more spotlight and attention than she does so it’s only fitting she cancels her supposed to be break just to compete with them. She knows the second she disappears, people will move on.

    • MuiMui May 21, 2013

      If she can’t stand other femals getting the spot light then what about the others who did not win at the awards show the other night what are they feeling since its always laughts and lots of it when she don’t win awards.

  38. Lovebird May 21, 2013

    Ahhh yes, I thought next year would be a boring year in music, it’s another Rated R, I can feel it. She’s drawing inspiration from the Chris Brown breakup, this will smash.

    • MuiMui May 21, 2013

      That would be very interesting to sing them crying songs about how Chris broke her heart are she could turn it around and sing about how chris tried to play her and she caught on just in time either way she is doing what she love and it will not be official until her label says so that is why she have got to keep recording music that is what they all do, she just decided to let us all know, and it is always on with what shes doing.
      Rihanna has some more big things coming down the tube in mind and shes preparing herself for them as we discuss her being in the studio recording again.

      • Lovebird May 21, 2013

        Totally agree, cannot wait to see what Rihanna has up her sleeve. People can say what they want about this girl but the truth is she always keeps them guessing.

    • GadyLaga July 9, 2013

      Finally some positive comments! I can’t wait for Rihannas new songs. I miss Lady GAGA and Katy Perry too very much.

  39. NΛVI May 21, 2013

    why are people always surprise when she release an album every year, it’s a custom plus she’s from the Caribbean. Those people are known for having a hard work ethic plus she loves what she does. so bring on the new album plus the it is always great, so i have no problem although there were songs on unapologetic that needed video treament. which is one of her best album by far.

  40. Taeys May 21, 2013

    I love her songs I didnt want her to take break! And be stuck with the dumb ass s*** the other black singer make f*** no I dont have time for them. I needs my Rihanna jams!

    • quetta May 21, 2013

      Sad.

  41. NΛVI May 21, 2013

    gurl waittt TGJ yall site pop up in one of beyonce Tumblr video, so that heifer read this site lmao…i hope she sees my comments *chuckles*

  42. mr.m May 21, 2013

    Once a manufactured s***,
    ALWAYS a manufactured s***.
    #PERIOD

  43. MyPenIzFresh May 21, 2013

    Rihanna has a way of picking hits, and building interest in the cd. Part of the problem is, as soon as the cd is out and the ‘hits’ are flooded.. people are bored. They want something new. In a way she did this to herself.

    I was hoping Rihanna would take the break. Take some time to reflect, and build to something that could be really great for her. I think a 2 year break would really answer a lot of questions for people in terms of relevance and security in the music industry

    • GadyLaga July 9, 2013

      I agree but 2 years is simply TOO LONG. Think about Lady GAGA and Katy Perry. They stretch it too far sometimes.

  44. Navy Sailor May 21, 2013

    I wish she would stretch this era out like she did with GGGB!

  45. MISHKA May 21, 2013

    Well, she has nothing else to do, right?

    • TeamBreezy May 21, 2013

      shes a musician , I would think making music is whats she’s supposed to do , so u right

      • Ashley May 21, 2013

        She is not a musician or a true artist. A musician and a true artist is someone like Alicia Keys, Emeli Sande, Frank Ocean etc. Musicians and true artists are ones that take two years to record an album and actually write the majority of their songs, they also care more about the quality of music rather than how many singles they can pop out of their ass in a year. This releasing an album every year shiz is getting tired and boring. I used to like her music and used to like her but now everything she releases is extremely generic.

  46. good god… the s*** May 21, 2013

    ahh yeh. ofc darkchild saving some songs for a future rihanna album. he didn’t say when. but what’s in common between mariah, jlo and rihanna?

    they’re all defjam products. so you know what’s it about when darkchild talks some s***.

  47. IDK May 21, 2013

    Wow, I thought she was gone take a break. I guess that topic of her breaking for a while came up because she probably willing to do that for chris. Not that he told her that but she probably just wanted that time with him. But hey, he out the picture so its back to all about her. She just doing what she love. I think she should take a break for health reason too but who gone stop her?

  48. James227 May 21, 2013

    This pressure is the reason why the young artists today do heavy drinking and drugs until they die at a very age.

  49. mr.m May 21, 2013

    The b**** is trying way too hard to stay relevant
    I even respect Katy and Gaga (even tho I hate them)
    COZ they take time to CREATE their music ..
    Rihanna is not here for the music
    She’s here for the money and I understand that
    BUT the type of artist she IS dont deserve loyal fans
    She’s not giving them her ANY real music :
    ANY inspiration, ANY artistry, ANY creative vision
    She only gave them pop corn music which lives 1 month
    I don’t remember the names of her albums
    She don’t even gave her albums any recognition
    1,2 hit then lets record the next album
    gurl bye ..

    • GadyLaga July 9, 2013

      Lady GAGA ♥ ya she has haters but u gotta admit she has talent. She can sing well dance well play piano well. She can act, she brings change and best of all she writes ALL of her songs.

  50. rihking May 21, 2013

    Once a hard worker ALWAYS a hard worker! The king is so industrious its crazy.

  51. rihking May 21, 2013

    Trying to hard to stay relevant??? BAHAHH gowrl rih is OMNIPRESENT! The b**** is vital.Rih could take a break for years and still be one of the most relevant singers on the planet.Her voice is too recognizable and unique to be forgotten.

    • quetta May 21, 2013

      Well, why hasn’t she taken that break. ……?

  52. ~The Arcade~ May 21, 2013

    In the words of Charlamagne… “shut the f up forever”

  53. Jazmine May 21, 2013

    The fact shes from the Caribbean in irrelevant. Yall using every excuse in the book. I am from the Caribbean and that didn’t even spring to mind.

  54. CzarM May 21, 2013

    At this point you just have to laugh at these conveyer belt albums of hers. Overexposure kills careers. She’ll learn that soon enough.

  55. Joya May 21, 2013

    The faster you drive, the harder you crash…

  56. ENOUGH ONIKA (KMART QUEEN) May 21, 2013

    OMG this girl has no life outside her career and it’s obvious. When Chris was around, she barely showed up to her own tour. Now that he’s gone, she wants to put out yet another rushed, microwaved album. She should really take a break and get a life outside the cameras and label telling her who’ll she’ll be impersonating this album era…D*mn was I looking forward for her absents from the music industry, we don’t need another TTT or Unapologetic, both were horrible albums…

  57. TeamBreezy May 21, 2013

    How much “rest” and “breaks” do you think she needs? She stay frolickin on a beach somewhere in the world, She will be just fine , do what u love girl and make us some more bangin records

  58. Tisha May 21, 2013

    For the people saying ‘she’s young, she doesn’t need a break – she likes to work – what’s wrong with her working’. Let me break this down.

    Being a singer/popster isn’t a 9-5, COUNTLESS singers have said this over the years. During the busy season you could be working near 24 hours with just 1-2 hour breaks to sleep. During the non busy season you could still be pulling down 10 hrs of work a day.

    Rihanna has been working non stop for 7 years now.

    You really think there are no consequences to that because she’s young?

    Then add in the physical exertion and how she’s damaging her own body. Look at Chris Brown’s singing at Billboard and pretend this s*** don’t have consequences. Girl is BARELY doing half as much as her competitors and without steady releases and touring her albums don’t sell. That’s one reason she did so much better in the UK than the US because she was actually doing promo there.

    If she’s not working like a Hebrew s**** then she can’t keep up, and she knows it. Exhaustion is real NAVY, ignore the other fanbases and tell me what human body can take 16 hrs of work on average daily for 8 years WITHOUT any form of break.

    • TeamBreezy May 21, 2013

      She be looking real relaxed on them beaches she always at .. she will be fine and im sure she thanks you for the concern

      • Tisha May 21, 2013

        That’s why she’s been hospitalized and cancelled dates due to illness?

        She chill on the beach for the very reason that she know she won’t ever get a full time break and enjoy herself.

  59. MsThing485 May 21, 2013

    lol
    Whatever girl.

    I won’t be buying it, that’s all I know.

  60. rihking May 21, 2013

    Haters are ridiculous so when shes working she needs to take a break shes a gimmick? And then when you hear news of her not music related or see pics of her parting shes lazy? Oh and how is rihanna who’s been here for only 9 years and who’s working on her 8th cd lazy and beyonce who’s been here for 16 years and only has 4 albums not?

    • ENOUGH ONIKA (KMART QUEEN) May 21, 2013

      Once again another navy comment that has to bring up Beyonce to make Rihanna sound like she has “good work ethics.” It’s not much when you walk into a studio and the whole album is made and you just play karaoke in the studio, then go home and smoke more weed. Rihanna parties while canceling shows and getting on stage sounding hoarse and can’t even keep up with her own back up dancers (and thats a treat to get her to do anything other than walk). Since you asked, Beyonce wanted to build a LIFE and a family so she can make music with real content, develop real performances and have music other than talking about p*ssy poppin and suckin’ on a pencil penis while he licks her persuasion. Rihanna has no life outside the industry hence her always needing to be in the tabloids whether it’s for her music or not.

  61. HoneychildPlease May 21, 2013

    Why are people tripping over rihanna making another album though? I think she needs to rest a little too, but people do work everyday you know so i don’t see the difference….As long as she makes hot music oh well!

    • TeamBreezy May 21, 2013

      Exactly! As if taking trips to beaches in hawaii and barbados arent breaks? lol .. Chile as long as the music is hot who cares

  62. RIRI BOSS B**** May 21, 2013

    RIHANNA ALREADY SAID ON HER TWITTER PAGE THAT SHE IS NOT WORKING ON ANY NEW ALBUMS SHE IS WORKING ON WALE AND 2CHAINZ HOOKS AND SHE IS RELEASING JUMP AS A SINGLE

  63. TeamBreezy May 21, 2013

    CONFIRMED: This post is all types of b******* and lies

  64. Sean May 21, 2013

    I swear I read somewhere like 3 months ago that she was going to take a break. Definitely thought that was a healthy choice.

  65. Rihanna’s Dad May 21, 2013

    my daughter don’t write any songs on her album so it’s easy to bring out a album a yr when you’re album is just given to u

    • GadyLaga July 9, 2013

      This is true. She does not have to work as hard as the other divas. while she plays karaoke, others like Lady GAGA actually write there songs, dance and play instruments as well as have meaningful content. It is easier to be the bad girl rihanna is especially while having things written for you. With that being said y’all can hate all you want but as for me I can’t wait for the new album!

  66. EARTH, USA May 21, 2013

    F*** THESE LOW LIFE LOSERs, RIHANNA THEY HAVE NOTHING ELSE BETTER TO DO THEN TO TALK ABOUT YOU.

    $$$$ drop that album, RIH $$$
    we gon BANG that s*** WORLDWIDE.

    $$$.

  67. Yeah I Said It May 21, 2013

    Rihanna doesn’t look like she is coping. The way she is on and off stage that’s why people are ‘tripping’.

  68. NavyGuy1998 July 5, 2013

    I really think she needs a break, but it’s really her (or the Label’s) choice. No matter, I’ll still buy it. 😀

  69. RihannaFan19 July 24, 2013

    I don’t understand why everyone’s saying “She needs to take a break” and “She releases too many albums”. What’s wrong with that? If anything, it just shows that she is more dedicated to her music than many other artists and wants to give her fans something fresh. In my opinion, the more the better! And the claims made above about Rihanna not writing any of her music? Take a look at her track info in her album booklets, she co-writes on many of her songs!

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