She has attained fourteen Billboard Hot 100 number ones thus far and is the second Barbadian artist to win a Grammy Award. She is also a cultural ambassador for Barbados. In 2021 Rihanna was named a "National Hero" in her home country, earning her the title "The Right Excellent."
Rihanna was born in Saint Michael, Barbados to Ronald Fenty, a warehouse supervisor, and Monica Fenty, an accountant. Her mother, a native of Guyana, is Afro-Guyanese and her father is Bajan and Irish. She is the oldest of three siblings; two younger brothers, Rorrey and Rajad Fenty. She began singing at around the age of seven. Her childhood was deeply affected by her father's addiction to crack cocaine and parent's rocky marriage, which ended when she was fourteen years old. Rihanna attended Charles F. Broome Memorial School, a primary school in Barbados, and then the Combermere School, where she formed a musical trio with two of her classmates at the age of fifteen. In 2004 she won the Miss Combermere Beauty Pageant. She was an army cadet in a sub-military programme that trained with the military of Barbados and Shontelle was her drill sergeant.
At the age of 15, she formed a girl group with two of her classmates. In 2003, friends introduced Rihanna and her two bandmates to record producer Evan Rogers, who was vacationing in Barbados with his wife. The group auditioned for Rogers, who said that "the minute Rihanna walked into the room, it was like the other two girls didn't exist." While auditioning for Rogers, Rihanna sang Destiny's Child's cover of "Emotion". Over the next year, Rihanna and her mom shuttled back and forth to Rogers home in Stamford, Connecticut. Then, shortly after turning 16, she relocated in the United States and moved in with Rogers and his wife. Carl Sturken helped Rihanna record a four-song demo, which included the ballad "The Last Time," a cover of Whitney Houston’s hit "For the Love of You" and what would become her first hit, "Pon de Replay" to send to various recording companies. It took a year to record the demos, because she was going to school and would only record during summer and Christmas school breaks. Rihanna's demo made its way to Def Jam, which invited her to audition for the label's then-president, Jay-Z, who quickly signed her.
Rihanna broke into the recording industry in 2005 with the release of her debut album Music of the Sun, which features the number 2 hit single "Pon de Replay". Less than a year later, Rihanna released album artist=Rihanna]A Girl Like Me and earned her first number-one single, "SOS, which sampled the popular 80s track "Tainted Love". "Unfaithful" was also released and was fairly successful.
Rihanna released her third album Good Girl Gone Bad in June 2007. Prior to the release of the album, she spent the week of the Grammys writing songs for the album with Ne-Yo. She adopted a more sexual image while recording the album, eventually dying her hair black and cutting it short. Rihanna worked with Timbaland and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, as well as previous musical collaborators such as Stargate, Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers to re-imagine her album compositions with uptempo dance tracks. Rihanna commented, "I want to keep people dancing but still be soulful at the same time. You feel different every album, and [at] this stage I feel like I want to do a lot of uptempo [songs]."
The album topped the charts in countries like the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Russia and Ireland, and peaked at number two in the United States and Australia. Unlike previous work, the album featured a more dance-pop sound instead of the dancehall, reggae and ballad styles. The album received positive reviews by critics, becoming her most critically acclaimed album at that time compared to her previous efforts.
It yielded eight hit singles - "Umbrella" "Shut Up and Drive", "Don't Stop The Music" "Hate That I Love You" "Rehab" "Disturbia" "Take A Bow" "If I Never See Your Face Again" - all singles reaching the top twenty on the Billboard Hot 100 — including the worldwide number-one hit "Umbrella," featuring Jay-Z.
In addition to reaching number one in various countries, "Umbrella" was the number one single in the United Kingdom for ten consecutive weeks, making it the longest-running number-one single since Wet Wet Wet's single "Love Is All Around" spent fifteen weeks at the top in 1994. The song is listed number three on the 100 Best Songs of 2007 published by Rolling Stone magazine. In 2008, "Umbrella" earned Rihanna and Jay-Z a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in addition to receiving nominations for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. It managed to stay at number one in the United Kingdom for 10 weeks, the longest time spent by a female and in the 21st century, on this chart.
"Umbrella" has also been recognised in various forms of accolades by the music press. The song is listed number three on the 100 Best Songs of 2007, published by the music magazine Rolling Stone. Time magazine also listed the song number three on their Top 10 Songs of 2007. The song is listed number one on Entertainment Weekly magazine's list of the 10 Best Singles of 2007, while topping the magazine's poll for the best single of 2007. Blender magazine awarded the song Song of the Year in their Readers' Poll 2007. The music press has considered "Umbrella" as 2007's Song of the Summer, while The New York Times writer Kelefa Sanneh regarded it as "arguably 2007's signature slow jam".
In August 2009, Rihanna collaborated with Jay-Z and Kanye West on "Run This Town." The song peaked at number two on Billboard Hot 100 and also reached the top ten in five other countries. She appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia for the September 2009 Issue. The shoot was influenced by Rihanna's hair, which she had cut for the shoot into a mohawk-like style. The style of the shoot was Extreme Couture and very dark, and in one shot she appeared semi-nude. Rihanna performed "Run This Town" along with Jay-Z and West for the "Answer the Call" concert at Madison Square Garden in September 2009, making it her first musical performance since the altercation with Brown. The trio also performed "Run This Town," on the premiere of The Jay Leno Show on September 14, 2009.
In November of 2009, Rated R was released in the wake of a physical altercation with romantic interest Chris Brown, who pled guilty to felony assault. The album's lead single, "Russian Roulette" -- written with Ne-Yo - was one of the year's most controversial singles. The album also includes collaborations with Tricky, The-Dream, Stargate, and SRP.
One year later, Rihanna released her fifth studio album called Loud. It's lead single, "Only Girl (In the World)", reached number one in more than ten countries. The song also won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.
Talk That Talk was released one year after Loud. With the song "We Found Love", Rihanna became the fastest solo artist in the chart's history to achieve twenty Hot 100 top-ten singles, breaking the previous record set by Madonna. The song later became her eleventh number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100. "You Da One" became the second single from the album but was not as successful as "We Found Love". The third single from the album, "Talk That Talk" featuring Jay-Z, was announced on Rihanna's Twitter. The fourth single, "Where Have You Been", peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
On February 20, 2012, Rihanna and Chris Brown released 2 remixes, one featuring the "Talk That Talk" album track "Birthday Cake" and the other featuring Chris Brown's "Turn Up The Music"
In April 2012, the singer appeared in the movie "Battleship", which is based on the game of the same name.
Rihanna's seventh album Unapologetic was released on November 19, 2012; it was preceded by the lead single Diamonds, which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 becoming Rihanna's twelfth number one single on the chart and tying her with Madonna and The Supremes for the fourth-most number ones in the chart's history.
On January 28, 2016, Rihanna released her eighth studio album ANTI exclusively through streaming service Tidal. The album peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200, becoming Rihanna's second number one and eighth top ten album on the chart. The album was supported by the release of four singles including the lead single "Work" featuring Drake, which topped the Billboard Hot 100. Further platinum singles "Needed Me" and "Love on the Brain" both peaked inside the top ten of the Hot 100. In 2016, Rihanna was featured on several singles. The first collaboration was Calvin Harris' "This Is What You Came For," which reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two in the United Kingdom. Rihanna was also featured on Drake's "Too Good" from his album Views and Mike Will Made It's single, "Nothing Is Promised". On June 27, 2016, Rihanna released "Sledgehammer", the lead single from the Star Trek Beyond soundtrack. On August 28, Rihanna was honored with the MTV Video Vanguard Award at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. Rihanna was elected artist of the decade of 2010 by Pitchfork, Insider, Lofficiel among other major music magazines.
In October 2022, Rihanna released "Lift Me Up" from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, marking her first solo single since 2016's "Love On The Brain". It reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 in the UK. The song was nominated for a Golden Globe and Academy Award, making it Rihanna's first nomination in both awards. On February 12, 2023, she performed at the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, marking her first performance since the 2018 Grammy Awards. Her Halftime show became the second most watched Halftime show of all time with 118.7 million viewers, just after Lady Gaga’s (117.5 million), but behind Katy Perry’s (121 million).
S&M Feat. Britney
Rihanna Lyrics
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Na na na, come on
Na na na, na na come on
Na na na, come on, come on
Come on, na na-na na come on
Na na na, come on
Na na na, na na, come on
Na na na, come on, come on
Feels so good being bad
There's no way I'm turning back
Now the pain is for pleasure
'Cause nothing can measure
Love is great, love is fine
Out the box, out of line
The affliction of the feeling leaves me wanting more
'Cause I may be bad but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But chains and whips excite me
'Cause I may be bad but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But chains and whips excite me
Na na na come on, come on, come on,
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
Love is great, love is fine
Out the box, out of line
The affliction of the feeling leaves me wanting more,
'Cause I may be bad but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But chains and whips excite me
Na na na come on, come on, come on,
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
S, S, S and M, M, M
S, S, S and M, M, M
Oh I love the feeling you bring to me
Oh, you turn me on
It's exactly what I've been yearning for
Give it to me strong
And meet me in my boudoir
Make my body say ah, ah, ah,
I like it, like it
'Cause I may be bad but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But chains and whips excite me
'Cause I may be bad but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But chains and whips excite me
Na na na come on, come on, come on,
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
S, S, S and M, M, M
S, S, S and M, M, M
S, S, S and M, M, M
S, S, S and M, M, M
The lyrics of Rihanna's song S&M are about the unconventional and taboo nature of BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadism, and masochism). The song reflects on the ideas of pleasure drawn from the pain and the sensations of being physically in bondage. The lyrics illustrate how the singer is fully committed to the BDSM culture and that they find great pleasure and satisfaction in their practices.
The song starts by the singer inviting the listener to come along with them on this wild ride of BDSM activities. They then sing about how being "bad" feels good and that there is no turning back now. The pain is seen as a form of pleasure, and nothing can measure this feeling. The singer is willingly engaging in an act that is "out of the box" and "out of line," and they do not care about the criticism they may receive.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it," which conveys the idea that the singer may be judged for their practices, but they believe they are experts at it. They enjoy the physical sensations that BDSM gives them, and they love the smell of sex in the air. The song concludes with the singer again embracing their love for being tied up and whipped, reaffirming that this practice excites them.
Overall, the song is an anthem to BDSM culture, inviting the listeners to embrace their desires and to feel proud of their sexuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Na na na, come on
Encouraging partner to come and partake with her.
Feels so good being bad
Taking pleasure in engaging in taboo activities.
There's no way I'm turning back
Unapologetic about embracing the taboo activities she enjoys doing.
Now the pain is for pleasure
Feeling pleasure when experiencing pain.
'Cause nothing can measure
There are no limits in how far she will go in her desire for pleasure.
Love is great, love is fine
Generic comment to compare conventional love and her unconventional way of seeking pleasure.
Out the box, out of line
Her desire violates conventional norms.
The affliction of the feeling leaves me wanting more
The taboo nature of what she does is addictive and motivates her to do it more.
'Cause I may be bad but I'm perfectly good at it
Acknowledges that what she is doing is taboo but claims that she is skilled and enjoys it.
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Engaging in sexual activities without any concern for judgment from others.
Sticks and stones may break my bones
She can endure physical consequences of the taboo activities she engages in.
But chains and whips excite me
Enjoying the pleasure and pain from unconventional aspects of her sexual encounters.
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
Invites her partner to continue engaging in taboo activities with her.
S, S, S, and M, M, M
Referring to Sadism and Masochism (BDSM) activities.
Oh, you turn me on
Acknowledging sexual attraction towards her partner.
It's exactly what I've been yearning for
She has been looking for someone to share her unconventional sexual tastes with.
Make my body say ah, ah, ah
Having powerful orgasms from these unconventional sexual activities.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ESTHER DEAN, MIKKEL STORLEER ERIKSEN, SANDY JULIEN WILHELM, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN
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Lyrics
[Intro: Rihanna & Britney Spears]
I like it, I like it
I like it, I like it
I like it, I like it
I, I like it, I like it
I like it, I like it
I like it, I like it
I like it, I like it
(Na-na-na-na, c'mon)
I like it, I like it
(Na-na-na-na, c'mon)
I, I like it, I like it
(Na-na-na-na-na, c'mon)
I like it, I like it
(Na-na-na-na-na, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon)
(Na-na-na-na-na)
[Verse 1: Rihanna]
Feels so good being bad
There's no way I'm turning back
Now the pain is my pleasure, 'cause nothing could measure
Love is great, love is fine
Out the box, outta line
The affliction of the feeling leaves me wanting more
[Chorus: Rihanna]
'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air
I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me
'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air
I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me
[Post-Chorus: Rihanna & Britney Spears]
Na-na-na-na, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
I like it, I like it
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon
I like it, I like it
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon
I like it, I like it
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon
I like it, I like it
[Verse 2: Britney Spears]
Just one night full of sin
Feel the pain on your skin
Tough, I don't scream mercy
It's your turn to hurt me
Yeah
If I'm bad, tie me down
Shut me up, gag and bound me
Cause the pain is my pleasure
Nothing comes better
Yeah
[Chorus: Britney Spears]
'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air
I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me
[Post-Chorus: Rihanna & Britney Spears]
Na-na-na-na, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
I like it, I like it
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon
I like it, I like it
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon
I like it, I like it
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon
I like it, I like it
[Refrain: Rihanna & Britney Spears]
S-S-S and M-M-M
S-S-S and M-M-M
[Verse 3: Rihanna & Britney Spears]
Oh, I love the feeling you bring to me
Oh, you turn me on
It's exactly what I've been yearning for
Give it to me strong
And meet me in my boudoir
Make my body say ah, ah, ah
I like it, like it
[Chorus: Britney Spears with Rihanna]
'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air
I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me
'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air
I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me
[Post-Chorus: Rihanna & Britney Spears]
Na-na-na-na, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
I like it, I like it
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon
I like it, I like it
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon
I like it, I like it
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon
I like it, I like it
[Outro: Rihanna & Britney Spears]
S-S-S and M-M-M
S-S-S and M-M-M
S-S-S and M-M-M
S-S-S and M-M-M
@danuk2136
Rihanna stated "Britney responded so quickly and within an hour it was number one on iTunes" that's ICONIC.
@lancecoleman7440
🙃..............🍎
@dc9067
@@lancecoleman7440 ok ? Weirdo
@kdrxz5188
You mean when Rihanna called Britney? I would have liked to know and listen to how the recordings were before the retouching. ;((
@dc9067
@@kdrxz5188 saw you on "Out From Under" audio
@kdrxz5188
@@dc9067 Yes, but when was??
@caphius6095
Fun fact: this song was actually written for Britney but Rihanna loved it so much she laid claim! Then she knew she HAD to get Britney in on it too. Definitely a badass combo
@jaywest3734
Rihanna seems to do that with a lot of songs.
@Bianca-ou2qb
@Jay West oh really? i didn’t know that! for which other songs did she do that?
@user-wn2rx3sf7v
@@Bianca-ou2qb diamonds :)