Songs with a hip yet contemporary vibe comprise Rihanna's new album, aptly called "R8." One of the pop music scene's most exciting artists recently kicked off her new album cycle by dazzling audiences with a song featuring The Beatles legend Paul McCartney and popular singer Kanye West. The trio performed the upbeat song, "FourFiveSeconds" at the 57th annual Grammy Awards, driving the audience wild. It served as the initial glimpse of what Rihanna has referred to as her 'new music' - songs that reflect her authentic self.
RiRi fans can expect heartfelt songs in her new album, the 8th she has done since she first stunned record producers and even legendary singers with her amazing vocal quality. Rihanna's first album, Music of the Sun, rose to number 10 on the Billboard albums chart in August 2005. What followed was a string of major hits. Rihanna drew attention not only for her music, but also for her tumultuous love life.
The "We Found Love" and "Diamonds" singer has metamorphosed from a gangly teen pop princess to the seductive and self-assured artist that she is today. It's pretty obvious that her 8th album highlights that fact. It's been a long journey for Rihanna, and while she scored a feat with several songs, she said she wants to give focus now on things that feel real to her -- songs with a timeless appeal, or which will resonate with her and her audiences 15 years from now. In other words, she has lined up songs that are a departure from what anyone might be expecting from a pop artist like her.
While the new album tracklist has yet to be confirmed, but the potential tracklist may include "All Night," "Bold," "Trouble," "Ain't No Drama," "A Drug & A Dream," "Barz" with Nicki Minaj plus other songs featuring artists like Drake, Eminem, Big Sean. Uncover the new RiRi by staying tuned to the surprises she has up her sleeve.
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