Author : Hughes Nelson
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Barbadian singer, songwriter, actress, fashion mogul, and the owner of Fenty Beauty Products; Rihanna is praised as the pop queen of the industry. Worshiped by her global fans, Riri is one of the most talented and most successful female music artists in the industry. Starting from her debut album ‘Music of the Sun’ in 2005, she brought a new creative wave Caribbean-infused pop and R&B sound. Offering listeners international hits like ‘Umbrella’, ‘Rude Boy’, and ‘Love The Way You Lie’; Rihanna created some timeless tracks that are still buzzing through the playlists of her fans. Let’s take a better look at the top 10 songs from her musical arsenal.
10/10
Love on the Brain
‘Love on the Brain’ is one of the most compelling music projects by Rihanna that metaphorically represents the turmoil and damage caused by love. Critics have praised Riri for her faultless performance on the track which shows her proficiency and excellent vocal skills. With the success of this track, Rihanna became the second female artist to have the most top-ten singles in the Billboard Hot 100 chart history, after Madonna.
9/10
S&M
Appearing in ‘Loud’, this song explores the kinks of sadomasochism, bondage, and other fetishes. Due to sexual concepts, the song has been greatly criticized but it could not lower its buzz among the fans. Appreciated by her global fans, this song has been certified quintuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Later on, a remixed single of the track was released that featured Britney Spears.
8/10
Disturbia
This uptempo dance and electropop track also appears on ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’ (2007) which created a sensation in the pop music industry with its sizzling and catchy beats. The track was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 2009 Grammy Awards and won the award for Best International Song at the 2009 NRJ Music Awards. The song offers a thought-provoking musical experience that is complimented by a catchy tune and a haunted melody. It quickly gained global attention from the listeners and became the no.1 song on US Billboard Pop Songs.
7/10
Work
Offering an amalgamation of dancehall and pop references, ‘Work; is one of the smash hits from Rihanna’s powerful musical collections. The song was released back in 2016 and it appears in the eighth studio album by the artist titled ‘Anti’. Starting from the U.S., Canada, and the UK; the song claims the top spot on the song charts in various countries. It is certified Platinum or higher in thirteen countries. The song sold 32.5 million units worldwide back then which makes it one of the best selling singles by Rihanna. The song also released two official music videos both of them released on February 22, 2016.
6/10
Only Girl (In the World)
The robust flavors in Rihanna’s ‘Only Girl (In the World)’ make it one of the most infectious tracks from her musical arsenal. This song can be found in Riri’s fifth studio album ‘Loud’ which was released in 2010. The track reached the Billboard Hot 100 chart and held its position for two long weeks. The artist also received the Grammy award for Best Dance Recording for this song at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. The song offers an upbeat and fun musical experience that can uplift the mood of the listeners even on a bad day.
5/10
Shut Up and Drive
This song is a blend of high-octane energy and versatility that makes it one of a kind. With mixed guitar riffs, rocking beats, and synthesizers along with memorable lyrics; this song is a musical treat for all. Based on the subject matter of a passionate romance and seeker of speed; this song truly increases your pulse as you listen to it. This song came out in 2007, and appeared in Rihanna’s third studio album ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’.
4/10
Stay
When it comes to emotional ballads, ‘Stay’ stands out with its raw and intriguing approach. The lyrics in the track convey the sensitive layers of vulnerability and heartache while paving the way for an emotional journey of healing. Rihanna joined forces with Mikky Ekko for this musical project that touched the hearts of the listeners. Not to mention, this track has offered emotional support to the heartbroken listeners.
3/10
We Found Love
‘We Found Love’ is not just a song but an anthem that captivated the global industry with its catchy tone and stunning lyricism. Expressing the complexities as well as the intensity of love and relationships; this track is highly relatable and very close to every listener. Whether it is the digital pop-esque soundscape or Rihanna’s flawless performance; this track will always stay at the top of the list.
2/10
Diamonds
This track is not only a musical piece but a representation of Rihanna’s strength and resilience, The song appears in her hit album ‘Unapologetic’ which dropped back in 2012. What made ‘Diamonds’ even more unique is the lyrical approach that establishes Riri’s versatility in the industry. But it is written by Sia who wrote the song keeping Rihanna in mind; one of her fellow inspirational singers. The song has also been released with a beautiful music video.
1/10
Umbrella
‘Umbrella’ is one of the most iconic tracks from Rihanna’s discography that came out in ‘2007’. The catchy melody of R&B and pop music along with heartfelt lyrics made sure to captivate all the listeners, especially the pop lovers. Riri teamed up with Jay-Z for this track and it quickly became a global pop sensation that stayed at the top Billboard Hot 100 for a week and on the UK Singles Chat for 10 consecutive weeks.
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