There’s an iciness to the collection, from the production’s overall darker undertone to the intricate songwriting (the singer’s hesitation to peel back her layers is near tangible in her vocals), making it a more adult sequel of sorts to the personal diary that was 2009’s Rated R. Her seventh album is also her most underrated, as it showcases the complexities she was navigating in the public eye. Following criticism about her overtly sexual “bad gal” persona and brief reconnection with former flame Chris Brown, Rihanna audaciously brought all these thoughts forward with 2012’s aptly titled Unapologetic.
But the higher her star ascended, the more powerful the microscope looking into her personal life became. 1 song) and sold-out tours, there was no question that she was a certified pop phenomenon. With a handful of hit singles (including 2011’s “We Found Love”, which became her longest-running No. By the time the 2010s rolled around, Rihanna was on top of the world.
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