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…
FLOP
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?
LMAO THATS A BLUNT NOT A CIGARETTE 😉
I’m ready for the SLAYAGE that this 8th Album will bring!
Haterz will have to deal
Will flop worst than Can’t Remember to chart kii
THE IMMINENT SLAYAGE IS UPON US!
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!
^^THE DELUSION BEYOLDCE SCALPED RIHALIENNA
Honey thats a BLUNT! lol
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
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.
*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.
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
Shes not slick with the whole ‘break’ thing.
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
I’m anticipating Outkast new album!!! They are my favorite Hip Hop group. I’m so excited for their reunion!
@Skyfall She needs to have another loud type era these last two eras have been so messy.
@Lies Lil Kim release her mixtape yet????
Rihanna has a better voice than Thiefyonce.
@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!!!
Vocal terror? Shady………… Im done with this site.
Rihanna has a better body and face than Beyonce.
a cigarette in the studio….BRILLIANT…lol….Rih knows how to keep yall talkin
LOL at Rihanna avoiding beyonce B**** please.
4 and TTT came out the same year
Sam yo Greasy ass stay trying it.
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
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.
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.
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.
@S******
I’m actually looking forward to
Adele, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Hopefully Bruno Releases a new album
@s******
oh and Nicki Minaj
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…
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! 😉
@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.
Ciara, Adele and Jojo will slay 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…
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
@Oooops why can’t they be here especially when there being positive.
Keisha Chante is soooooooo NEVER kii
@Cisus b**** i can’t wait for Ciara & Adeles next album.
@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…
Whats a Keisha Chante?
@Stephy
Nice list, short but nice, btw, FutureSex/LoveSounds>>>>>>Confessions.
@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
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
@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
Looking forward to albums from Ciara Adele Letoya Luckett Rihanna and Keyshia cole if shes releasing this year
@My Husband…
I agree…
But Ushers Career >>>>>>> Justins Career…
I wonder if Melissa can sing?
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
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
“[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?
@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. :-/
@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..
@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.
I love Usher and yes his music imo slays JTs.
@Skyfall
Thanks for answer.
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…
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
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
I would use the term “artist” carefully
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.
@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
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….
Her and Katy collaboration better be on her next album.
@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.
(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!
@Blondie…
Give me DICKKK now….
I wish STDphy would get banned again nasty s***
Omg i know he’s such a s*** and death at STDphy.
@Super Cisus…
Mind Your Business Babe… ME & Sam are FRIENDS on Twitter. Sam knows I mean no harm so F**** OFFF Ho..
@Stephy this isn’t a p*** or hook up site. get it together thanks!
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!!!!
I’ll scream if its called ‘Rihanna’
MIND YOUR BUSINESS… IF you dont like my comments dont read them EXPECIALLY when they are not @ YOU!!!!
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.
When Rihanna drops her new album every b*tch in the industry gon drop down like this….
http://youtu.be/x2LHiKk0vRs
@RIHANNA LMFAO you’re rude! but soooooooo true!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VOCAL TERROR……DEADDDDD .
I SEE NO LIES…
@Stephy
Behave kid.
Kii read this GOAT @futureciara
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
LMAO!!
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
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.
What break? She never left.
Wigs will be dragged.
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.”
Marky Mark…. Drag That Asss…. Usher is GREATER than Justin sorry Blondie…
Look at wesley snipes
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.
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.
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.
That Shade Tho, Damn @Sam, My Stomach is hurting Now. 😆
hilarious. 😆
She will do great as usual, stop it babies.
Sam mel do not have her accounts anymore where u get this picture stop lying to rih fans for hits
Sam is a liar this is an old pictures mel closed her accounts so stop Sam u lying piece of s***
How does one stan for a nicki minaj??
@Stephy so true! are you on twitter?
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
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.
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.
She can’t sing but i’d smash her too bro
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.
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******! 😉
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.
S****, she executive produces and cowrites on her albums. She hasn’t had an album crafted for her since Loud FYI.
“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…
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
I hear that beyFATce’s over hyped album is stalling.
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!