An article Regarding the artist Rihanna. |
A green-eyed beauty with a sexy,sultry and flirtatious sound , Rihanna was discovered as a teenager on her island home of Barbados,where she lived with her mother, father and two younger brothers and quickly signed with the legendary Def Jam records. 'Good Girl Gone Bad' is the third and most critically acclaimed album from Barbadian R&B singer Rihanna. Featuring guest production from artists like Timbaland, the album sees Rihanna go for a more up tempo sound while keeping her edge. Guest vocals come from the likes of Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z. .Rihanna, has already earned the title converted by many as a internationally known, critically acclaimed songstress. Who in just three years, has helped define the path of music, as well as singing her way too several number one hits and many more awards including, two Mtv music awards and three Billboard Awards. As well as her phenomenal, success the singer has, become a style icon to women all over the world modeling some of her personal favourite designers such as Armani, Dsquared and Zac Posen. The singer has also created her own charitable organization, believe , that provides medical services,school supplies and toys for children in need. She has also agreed to endorse many multi-billion dollar companies that include secret and Venus Gillette, as well as being asked to join the list of music legends like Faith Hill to become the new model of covergirl cosmetics. The single "Pon de Replay," from her album the MUSIC OF THE SUN, became the summer hit of 2005, Managing to reach number two on the charts. By 2006 she had become a worldwide sensation, and her second album, A girl like me, went platinum, boosted by a Nike ad song, guest appearances on American television programme all my children, and a film part in Bring it on: all or nothing, Alongside Heroes star Hayden panettiere. 'Music Of The Sun' was the debut album from the Island born Rhianna who was discovered by legendary producer Evan Rogers while holidaying in the Caribbean. The album is a careful clear mix of dance hall, reggae and R&B and manages to capture the essence of the Caribbean Islands.The album though not critically acclaimed did feature the 2005 summer hit "pon de replay" Rihanna released her second album, A girl like me, in April 2006; less than eight months after the release of her first album.It entered the charts at number five in the U.S.and number four in the UK The lead single, "SOS" Became Rihanna's first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; . "SOS",a undeniable edgy soft cell sample, peaked at number one in Australia and number two in the UK. The second single, named "unfaithful", was written by fellow R&B singer Ne-yo. The song became her third top ten hit in the U.S. and in the UK. The third single, "We ride",my personal favorite , wasn't as successful as her previous releases, failing to chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, however, it became her fifth UK top 20 single, where it reached at number 17 on that chart and peaked number one on the U.S. Hot dance club play chart. Rihanna's fourth single from the album, "Break it off" featuring fellow reggae artist Sean Paul, had already landed at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 solely on airplay. It was released as a digital download on February 19, 2007, which made the song move from number fifty-two to number ten and then eventually to , number nine. Rihanna has also been named "Best international act" the Barbadians, hit single became the longest running number one single for more than 10 YEARS. The track which features Rihanna's mentor and friend rapper Jay-Z spent a total of eleven weeks at the top of the chart.The last song to spend more than nine weeks at number one was Wet Wet Wets Love Is All Around in 1994.For all of her fame and fortune is it difficult to imagine that Rihanna was once,not so long ago,just like any other teenager living a normal life on the iland of st. Micheal.Rihanna, it seems also takes inspiration for music from many different eras as well as from many different styles,that include, Bob Marley, Madona, Mariah Carey,Timberland and Robin Thicke. |