Hot Shot: Rihanna Returns To The Studio / Celebrates With Cigarette

Published: Wednesday 22nd Jan 2014 by Sam
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When not posing it up on Instagram, Rihanna moonlights as a musician.

So, having smartly avoided a fourth quarter clash with Beyonce last year, the 25-year-old is pressing on with her new album.

Few details have been shared about the project, which follows 2012’s ‘Unapologetic’, however the star and her team have made no secret about the fact that it’s coming. A trend that continued today.

Posting on Instagram, Rih’s friend/assistant/handbag Melissa Forde shared the shot of her and the vocal terror in the studio with the hashtag “#studiolyfe”.

Clearly protecting her pipes, the performer is also snapped puffing on a cigarette – which should go some way towards explaining that “incredible” voice of hers. Mariah who?

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As questionable as Rih’s talent may be, we’d be lying if claimed that we aren’t interested in this project. For, having achieved a degree of success with a setup that saw her release an album a year over the last 7 years, the gap between LP’s 7 and 8 is the longest of Ms. Fenty’s career thus far.

Put simply, this will be the first legitimate “test” of her staying power; her ability to be a commercial force after an uncharacteristic spell away from the limelight. Can she show and prove? Let us know below…

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  1. Georgie January 22, 2014

    FLOP

  2. S****** Blonde January 22, 2014

    I’m ready, 2013 was a good year overall for music, at least for me, i know this year will be good too.

    Folks, what are your most anticipated albums so far?

  3. RIHANNA STAN January 22, 2014

    LMAO THATS A BLUNT NOT A CIGARETTE 😉

  4. Jay Scorpio Navy General January 22, 2014

    I’m ready for the SLAYAGE that this 8th Album will bring!

    Haterz will have to deal

  5. Super Cisus January 22, 2014

    Will flop worst than Can’t Remember to chart kii

  6. FRESH NAVI January 22, 2014

    THE IMMINENT SLAYAGE IS UPON US!

  7. Jay Scorpio Navy General January 22, 2014

    SAM please get your facts together… Rihanna doesn’t avoid competition like Beyonce… Beyonce is being dragged by FROZEN Soundtrack which been out since November, thats what you need to report LOL

    Rihanna always drops her albums with Heavy Hitters because her label knows she is a consistent seller.

    Number 1 albums don’t mean s*** if they don’t sell

    Real Thing!

  8. Super Cisus January 22, 2014

    ^^THE DELUSION BEYOLDCE SCALPED RIHALIENNA

  9. Molly January 22, 2014

    Honey thats a BLUNT! lol

  10. Amy January 22, 2014

    Lmao @sam more like Rihanna was told not to release her album as she would have overshadowed beyonce, there both great artists ok there both on a different level but both women shud b celebrated and not pitted against eachother

  11. Vee January 22, 2014

    But TGJ she hasn’t been out of the limelight. She is doing the opposite is still hopping on peoples songs, shooting magazine covers and so on to stay in the radar.

  12. My Forehead Tho January 22, 2014

    *Pauses like Raven*

    -I see a generic, extremely catchy lead single that will follow the latest trend.

    – I see an album opening with 100-240k its first week. Slay?

    – And I see very little to no awards one this year, especially Grammys.

  13. The truth honey January 22, 2014

    Posting on Instagram, Rih’s friend/assistant/handbag Melissa Forde shared the shot of her and the vocal terror in the studio with the hashtag “#studiolyfe”.

    Clearly protecting her pipes, the performer is also snapped puffing on a cigarette – which should go some way towards explaining that “incredible” voice of hers. Mariah who?

    DEEEEEEAAADDD at the shade!!!!!!!! LOLOLOLOL

  14. Vee January 22, 2014

    Shes not slick with the whole ‘break’ thing.

  15. Skyfall January 22, 2014

    I’m sure the album will do great, especially if she has another LOUD era. everything about that era was on point from the music to the promotion to the performances.

    Stay
    Diamonds
    Love Without Tragedy
    California King Bed
    We Found Love
    Only Girl
    Umbrella
    Unfaithful
    If its loving that you want
    Drunk ON Love, Do Ya Thang, You Da One, Roc Me Out

  16. Unbiased January 22, 2014

    I’m anticipating Outkast new album!!! They are my favorite Hip Hop group. I’m so excited for their reunion!

  17. Molly January 22, 2014

    @Skyfall She needs to have another loud type era these last two eras have been so messy.

  18. Super Cisus January 22, 2014

    @Lies Lil Kim release her mixtape yet????

  19. Amanda Bynes January 22, 2014

    Rihanna has a better voice than Thiefyonce.

  20. Mrs. Stephy Tha Blondie January 22, 2014

    @Mr. Blondie…

    My most most wanted albums this year is…

    1.) Mariah Carey

    2.) Rihanna

    3.) Some More Beyonce

    Also, how dare you say Usher’s album Confessions is overrated.

    Yeah, Confessions, My Boo, Burn, Caught Up, Bad Girl, Superstar, Cand You Handle It, Suduction & Throwback are some of my favs from Papa Usher…

    You TRIED it…

    Nice & Slow, U MAke Me WAnna, Here I Stand…

    USher is one of the best R&B acts of the 2000s. That man has way more hits then Justin Timberlake…

    Be S******… Also, Hi everyone. IM BACK TO DRAGGG TODAY!!!

  21. ……..OOOOPS I FLOPPED AGAIN January 22, 2014

    Vocal terror? Shady………… Im done with this site.

    Rihanna has a better body and face than Beyonce.

  22. pat January 22, 2014

    a cigarette in the studio….BRILLIANT…lol….Rih knows how to keep yall talkin

  23. Rihyeezy January 22, 2014

    LOL at Rihanna avoiding beyonce B**** please.

    4 and TTT came out the same year
    Sam yo Greasy ass stay trying it.

  24. Molly January 22, 2014

    Looking foward to Rihannas album although her performance skills can be better and her fans are assholes she makes dope music i can’t lie about that

  25. Rihyeezy January 22, 2014

    Molly
    Her last two eras have been her best Music wise but she has been REALLY lazy.
    I think R8 is gonna be complete world domination she took sometime off hopefully that will wake her ass up and go back to slaying.

  26. Mrs. Carter January 22, 2014

    Looking forward to hearing it. Rih may not be the most talented vocalist/performer but her songs are iconic. Girl has a knack for putting out hits. (Umbrella that song was/is pure slayage.

  27. Mrs. Carter January 22, 2014

    Looking forward to hearing it. Rih may not be the most talented vocalist/performer but her songs are iconic. Girl has a knack for putting out hits.

  28. Skyfall January 22, 2014

    @S******

    I’m actually looking forward to

    Adele, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Hopefully Bruno Releases a new album

  29. Skyfall January 22, 2014

    @s******
    oh and Nicki Minaj

  30. Mrs. Stephy Tha Blondie January 22, 2014

    Rihanna sitting there smoking her cig, while the 100+ producers & writers are creating the music.

    Rihanna does have a catchy voice tho…

    As far as her looking better than Beyonce is a HUGE opinion…

  31. ……..OOOOPS I FLOPPED AGAIN January 22, 2014

    Why are Ciara stans here?

    Ciara is soooooooo 2005. Goodies is gone! Rihanna can out sing Ciara. Ciara is like J.LO, they can dance but cannot sing. But congrats to her having a child tho! 😉

  32. Molly January 22, 2014

    @Rihyeeezy yea i dont think the videos were bad especially not the TTT videos they slayed but the lack of promo is the problem i wish her the best for her next era.

  33. Super Cisus January 22, 2014

    Ciara, Adele and Jojo will slay 2014

  34. ratedxx(love is beautiful) January 22, 2014

    I’m glad rihanna decided to take some time off..give us fans time to miss her…

    I’m ready to hear what she has in store for us..we all know rihanna is known for picking hits after hits…

  35. Super Cisus January 22, 2014

    Ci stans are here because we can be b****! You stan for a f****** 106 and park host b****!!! Stop hiding Lala! Keisha Chante wish she had a career kii

  36. Molly January 22, 2014

    @Oooops why can’t they be here especially when there being positive.

  37. Super Cisus January 22, 2014

    Keisha Chante is soooooooo NEVER kii

  38. Molly January 22, 2014

    @Cisus b**** i can’t wait for Ciara & Adeles next album.

  39. Mrs. Stephy Tha Blondie January 22, 2014

    @SkyFall…

    I can’t wait for the SINGER/SONGWRITER Adele come back with her 1960s music… She is gonna slay. Them old people born in the 1940s STAN for her.

    My grandmother is a Jehovahs Witness & all her old friends was playing Adele in their car the other day when they were out in field service…

    It was 12 of them. They all kept saying how they love Adeles voice & cant wait for her next RECORD…

    Adele is gonna sell like s*** IF the music is classic like 21…

  40. Molly January 22, 2014

    Whats a Keisha Chante?

  41. S****** Blonde January 22, 2014

    @Stephy
    Nice list, short but nice, btw, FutureSex/LoveSounds>>>>>>Confessions.

  42. Super Cisus January 22, 2014

    @molly yes maam honey Adele will come like a thief in the night and snatch all wigs she will win every Grammy next year even Best Gospel kii

  43. Mrs. Carter January 22, 2014

    Sam just stop with the Rihanna shade. It isn’t funny anymore. So unprofessional. You always shade her but she just keeps becoming more successful. Aren’t you tired because we certainly are

  44. Skyfall January 22, 2014

    @MOLLY

    Yes,Unapologetic could of been such a memorable era because it had so much potential, i remember after hearing Diamonds & seeing the album cover for the first time I was in Love. but i think after she released stay she just stop thinking about the album but mostly on her tour

  45. Molly January 22, 2014

    Looking forward to albums from Ciara Adele Letoya Luckett Rihanna and Keyshia cole if shes releasing this year

  46. Mrs. Stephy Tha Blondie January 22, 2014

    @My Husband…

    I agree…

    But Ushers Career >>>>>>> Justins Career…

  47. Bey Fan January 22, 2014

    I wonder if Melissa can sing?

  48. Super Cisus January 22, 2014

    My Way > all of Justin’s albums
    8701 > all of Justin’s albums
    Confessions > all of Justin’s albums
    Here I stand > all of Justin’s albums
    All of Justin’s albums > The rest of ushers albums

  49. ratedxx(love is beautiful) January 22, 2014

    so that grape juice is trying to get some hits …bringing up beyonce’s fake ass and Mariah…

    yall ain’t slick..and people who fall for that s*** over and over again…funny

  50. My Forehead Tho January 22, 2014

    “[Rihanna’s] songs are iconic”

    Tbh I’m still waiting for a jk, lol, a MTV film crew..something to follow that comment. This was sarcasm, right?

  51. Molly January 22, 2014

    @Skyfall Right! Unapologetic had a great start diamonds was a good single to start off and your right after she released stay the era kinda just became dead for like 7 months until pour it up and what now videos came out which really didn’t do much to revive the era. :-/

  52. Mrs. Stephy Tha Blondie January 22, 2014

    @SkyFall…

    I want Adele’s next album to be dark & haunting.

    She needs to also bring out her POWER vocals. I need SALYAGE…

    Im really really close to stanning for Adele. She is my type of artist.. RAW TALENT..

  53. Molly January 22, 2014

    @Cisus Yes girl no ones safe when Adele is around im excited to hear what the first single will sound like hope its not too slow.

  54. Molly January 22, 2014

    I love Usher and yes his music imo slays JTs.

  55. S****** Blonde January 22, 2014

    @Skyfall
    Thanks for answer.

  56. Mrs. Stephy Tha Blondie January 22, 2014

    DEAD at Uncle Sam talking about Rihanna’s smoking a cig & protecting her pipes…

    Ummmm Rihanna aint never had a REAL singing voice. She has a cute Pop tone that is backed up with reggie undertones & youthfullness… Thats It…

    All this smoking we will see what Miss Rihanna will sound like by the age of 40…

  57. Channy January 22, 2014

    Usher
    Released: August 30, 1994 (US)
    US: 269,000

    My Way
    Released: September 16, 1997 (US)
    US: 6,000,000
    World: 7,000,000

    8701
    Released: August 7, 2001 (US)
    US: 4,700,000
    World: 8,000,000

    Confessions
    Released: March 23, 2004
    US: 10,040,000
    World: 20,000,000

    Here I Stand
    Released: May 27, 2008 (US)
    US: 1,308,000
    World: 5,000,000

    Raymond v. Raymond
    Released: March 30, 2010 (US)
    US: 1,300,000
    World: 2,000,000

    Looking 4 Myself
    Released: June 11, 2012 (US)
    US: 438,000

    Justified
    Released: November 4, 2002
    WW: 7 million
    US: 3.8 million

    FutureSex/LoveSounds
    Released: September 12, 2006
    WW: 10 million
    US: 4.4 million

    The 20/20 Experience
    Released: March 15, 2013
    US: 2.4 million
    UK: 315,000

    The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2
    Released: September 27, 2013
    US: 630,000

  58. Mark111 January 22, 2014

    the gap between LP’s 7 and 8 is the longest of Ms. Fenty’s career thus far.

    Lies, GAGA and Rated R were two years apart. 2007-2009

  59. JJ4EVA January 22, 2014

    I would use the term “artist” carefully

  60. Rihyeezy January 22, 2014

    Myforeheadtho stays pressed but she’s the best Rihanna Stan we got lol.
    Not dedicating a whole account to the Queen herself. Never would I ever troll as beyoncesnappylacefront or Gagaspenis.

  61. Skyfall January 22, 2014

    @Stephy

    Yess, I want her to have a mix of

    I Am Sasha Fierce…
    Loud
    Butterfly

    but yes at the dark theme I can picture Adele singing a song like “Bring Me To Life” by Evanescence

  62. Faithomino January 22, 2014

    Im looking forward to Adele and Outkast album.. Am also looking foward to the coming out female act of 2014.. I doubt anyone will do anything major like Beyonce did last year but am expectant..as for Rihanna she will have some hits, new hairstyle, and more controversal videos,goodluck to her in 2014 but this trying to be bad atitude is getting old….

  63. Dark horse January 22, 2014

    Her and Katy collaboration better be on her next album.

  64. S****** Blonde January 22, 2014

    @Molly
    I’m sorry but i have a weakness for Justin Timberlak

    @Channy
    The 20/20 part 2 is certified platinum, it has sold 814,000 copies, it shipp. one million.

    @Stephy
    The only thing Usher has on Justin is a diamond album, his career is not as Iconic as the Pop Prince’s one.

  65. NICKI IS QUEEN OTHER B****** TAKE A SEAT January 22, 2014

    (Back with old name)

    why are ppl talking about justin? It’s completely irrelevant! Anyway I can’t wait for rih’s new album it will slay single wise for sure but not sure on albums. Nicki minaj will snatch your wigs too just wait! Her album will preform better than Pink Friday
    Haters will seethe!

  66. Mrs. Stephy Tha Blondie January 22, 2014

    @Blondie…

    Give me DICKKK now….

  67. Super Cisus January 22, 2014

    I wish STDphy would get banned again nasty s***

  68. Britney stan January 22, 2014

    Omg i know he’s such a s*** and death at STDphy.

  69. Mrs. Stephy Tha Blondie January 22, 2014

    @Super Cisus…

    Mind Your Business Babe… ME & Sam are FRIENDS on Twitter. Sam knows I mean no harm so F**** OFFF Ho..

  70. Britney stan January 22, 2014

    @Stephy this isn’t a p*** or hook up site. get it together thanks!

  71. FutureCIARA January 22, 2014

    Im sorry that does NOT look like her….

    And who cares what she is smoking!!!! Obviously not her ass, She has no vocals to protect anyway, so her management lets her do what she wants.

    Her lungs probably give DK #DAMAGED!!!!

  72. Yeah I Said It January 22, 2014

    I’ll scream if its called ‘Rihanna’

  73. Mrs. Stephy Tha Blondie January 22, 2014

    MIND YOUR BUSINESS… IF you dont like my comments dont read them EXPECIALLY when they are not @ YOU!!!!

  74. Britney stan January 22, 2014

    I like reading comment this is a public site hun no one wants to see a desperate queens trying to get dickk over a music blog.

  75. RIHANNA REIGN WON’T LET UP January 22, 2014

    When Rihanna drops her new album every b*tch in the industry gon drop down like this….
    http://youtu.be/x2LHiKk0vRs

  76. KING RIRI January 22, 2014

    @RIHANNA LMFAO you’re rude! but soooooooo true!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  77. SHAWTY January 22, 2014

    VOCAL TERROR……DEADDDDD .

    I SEE NO LIES…

  78. S****** Blonde January 22, 2014

    @Stephy
    Behave kid.

  79. Super Cisus January 22, 2014

    Kii read this GOAT @futureciara

  80. Mark111 January 22, 2014

    Channy

    You telling me that JT’s highest selling album is 10 million WW?! And y’all compare him to the King of Urban Pop?! HA! Usher sells shits on Justin’s. Unless that blond q**** is gonna play the HIVE card and count Nsync’s sales.

    Usher 9 #1’s > JT’s 3

    Usher highest selling album 20 million WW > Jt’s 10 million

    Confessions 1.1 Million first week > 20/20 900K

    #Oops

  81. jeff January 22, 2014

    LMAO!!

  82. Super Cisus January 22, 2014

    I like jt but hes no match for usher even though I dont like him anymore. 20/20 was all hype it only sold 3.3 million world wide with all the hype he couldnt even sell more than Bruno (5.1 million)kii

  83. tres January 22, 2014

    To be riding so hard on Rihanna’s a***, TGJ and followers are so misinformed about Rihanna it ain’t funny. First of all Rihanna has not released consecutively for 7 years straight and this is not her first break between albums. After gggb in 2007, she didn’t release again until 2009 rated r. Also Rihanna is never afraid to release with Beyoncé around, because Beyoncé has never ben able to stop her from getting hits, selling albums, and getting awards all across he globe. Right under Beyoncé nose, Rihanna became a huge international star. And Icon to boot. Nobody can stop Rihanna but God.

  84. Kyle January 22, 2014

    What break? She never left.

  85. FRUADYONCE January 22, 2014

    Wigs will be dragged.

  86. Rihanna Reign January 22, 2014

    You are such a hater! It’s proven that she has talent based on her immense album sales and her sold out concerts. She obviously didn’t release an album last year, but that had nothing to do with Beyoncé’s album, because Rihanna releases her album in November and Bey released her’s, unannounced and unexpected, in December. TGJ you are such a flop and have a low-key unparalleled affinity for Rihanna, so just admit it. Like Rihanna said, “That Rihanna Reign just won’t let up.”

  87. Stephy Tha Lambily January 22, 2014

    Marky Mark…. Drag That Asss…. Usher is GREATER than Justin sorry Blondie…

  88. FAF January 22, 2014

    Look at wesley snipes

  89. iamthetruth January 22, 2014

    Rihanna is nowhere close to be talented. She’s gained succeas just from sheer luck. She can’t sing, can’t dance and can barely put on a show. She’s just a s** symbol with a pretty face. When she turns 30 it will all be over with.

  90. badonee January 22, 2014

    Sam, you’re such a hater! Let Rihanna be great! Her voice isn’t the best but she certainly has vocal ability. Every post I read about her on here is full of unnecessary shade! You probbanly go to bed and wake up in the morning thinking about Rih, SMH.

  91. Brutally Honest January 22, 2014

    Rihanna ain’t worried about any basic b****** with the incomparable fire that she consistently has been bringing on her own Solo Albums since 2010. I would list all the hot $hit but I don’t have that type of time.

  92. *ℙᏫℙ ℝᏫᎩAℒᎿᎩ* January 22, 2014

    That Shade Tho, Damn @Sam, My Stomach is hurting Now. 😆

    hilarious. 😆

    She will do great as usual, stop it babies.

  93. mekaela January 22, 2014

    Sam mel do not have her accounts anymore where u get this picture stop lying to rih fans for hits

  94. mekaela January 22, 2014

    Sam is a liar this is an old pictures mel closed her accounts so stop Sam u lying piece of s***

  95. Slayretha Franklin January 22, 2014

    How does one stan for a nicki minaj??

  96. Slayretha Franklin January 22, 2014

    @Stephy so true! are you on twitter?

  97. KING RIH January 22, 2014

    I heard she was working with EDM producers. Surely they know EDM is dying like all yall favs album sales/careers!

    NOT HERE FOR THAT

  98. Lovebird January 22, 2014

    Is that Rihanna supervising her ghost writer?

    Gurl, grab a pen and write some lyrics. Even a photo-op Beyonce style is better than you exposing your “writing skills” like this.

    Anyway can’t wait for new music from Mzz Fenty; I live for this gurl.

  99. Lovebird January 22, 2014

    I love Rihanna so much; she’s so f****** hot.

    I wish I knew her in person; I would go down on her so hard she would be squirting for weeks.

    I would do so many forbidden things to her she would never look elsewhere for pleasure ever again.

    This woman turns me on like you would never believe; I absolutely love her. She is just gorgeous.

  100. Slayretha Franklin January 22, 2014

    She can’t sing but i’d smash her too bro

  101. Lovebird January 22, 2014

    The pop prince Justin Timberlake is, is the prince of popping a woman’s titty.

    The president of “pop” (a woman’s titty) indeed. And presidents serve on 4 to 8 year terms so the clock is ticking Judas TimberFake.

    And dead at Justin’s basic album sales compared to Usher. His highest selling album is only 4.4 million, Usher had outsold him at least 3 times.

  102. The Boy Toy January 22, 2014

    Lol that’s a blunt bbys! Robz doesn’t smoke cigs. 🙂 She’s been in the studio with her vocal producer Kuk Harrell who’s responsible for Umbrella, Breakin Dishes, WMN, Only Girl and a bunch of stuff from her last two albums. I’m here for an edgy pop sound with a dash of reggae and a sprinkle of ratchet. I need a Loud era type slayage. R8 is coming b******! 😉

  103. TinaMinaj January 22, 2014

    Why does she even bother to go into the studio? Like she should show up when the album is complete to record the songs.
    Anyway, she might be lacking in artistry but she sure knows how to pick out hit singles. Not expecting anything special/groundbreaking from her but that’s never been her agenda so life goes on.

  104. The Boy Toy January 22, 2014

    S****, she executive produces and cowrites on her albums. She hasn’t had an album crafted for her since Loud FYI.

  105. Kingboss January 22, 2014

    “Number 1 albums don’t mean sh** if they don’t sell?” How is that even possible? You keep trying to diminish Bey’s album sales by mentioning that soundtrack. Again, how long did it take Rihanna’s last album to do what Bey’s last album did in one month? I’ll wait…

  106. beyugly January 22, 2014

    I can’t at y’all trying to drag Rihanna because of Shakira’s horrible single choice. THE queen REMAINS careless.

    Rihanna’s new album>>>>>>>>your favs struggle for relevancy

  107. rih rox((U Mad Bro?)) January 23, 2014

    I hear that beyFATce’s over hyped album is stalling.

  108. Jemina Nelson January 23, 2014

    DOES ANYONE AGREE, THAT MAYBE IF RIHANNA STOPPED SMOKING AND PARTYING SO MUCH SHE COULD SING MUCH BETTER? I STILL THINK SHE HAS A NICE VOICE, HOPE SHE REALIZES THAT SOME DAY, ANOTHER LIGHTSKINNED MODEL CHICK WITH GOOD VOCALS, WILL WALK IN AND THAT WILL BE IT. GOT TO AGREE WITH SAM, WHEN HE WROTE IN AN EARLIER ARTICLE THAT LIVE PERFORMANCES WILL KEEP A CAREER LONG AFTER THE HITS ARE GONE. EVEN THE HIVE WILL ADMIT (THO GRUDGINGLY ) RIHANNA DOES HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, BUT IS TOO DAMN LAZY!

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