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Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, businesswoman, and actress. One of the List of music artists by net worth, wealthiest musicians in the world, List of awards and nominations received by Rihanna, her various accolades include nine Grammy Awards, twelve Billboard Music Award, ''Billboard'' Music Awards, and thirteen American Music Awards. Rihanna is one of the List of best-selling music artists, best-selling recording artists of all time, with sales estimated at 250 million units globally. Rihanna signed with Def Jam Recordings in 2005 and found mainstream recognition following the release of her first two studio albums, ''Music of the Sun'' (2005) and ''A Girl like Me (Rihanna album), A Girl Like Me'' (2006). Both influenced by Caribbean music, the albums peaked within the top ten on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 chart, with the latter spawning the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100-number one single "SOS (Rihanna song), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Songs Recorded By Rihanna
Barbadian singer Rihanna has recorded music for her eight studio albums and has collaborated with other artists for duets and featured songs on their respective albums, which also includes charity songs. After signing a record contract with the Def Jam Recordings in February 2005, Rihanna began to work with producers Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers, who co-wrote and co-produced 12 out of the 15 songs on her 2005 debut album, ''Music of the Sun''. Award-winning songwriter Diane Warren co-wrote the title track, while Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Deniece Williams co-wrote the song "Willing to Wait". Sturken and Rogers co-wrote and co-produced 9 songs out of 16 on Rihanna's 2006 album ''A Girl like Me (Rihanna album), A Girl like Me''. The album's lead single "SOS (Rihanna song), SOS" was written by Evan "Kidd" Bogart and J. R. Rotem. It contains a sped-up Sampling (music), sample of "Tainted Love", written in 1965 by Ed Cobb, who was credited as a co-writer on "SOS". Rihanna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Awards And Nominations Received By Rihanna
Barbadian singer Rihanna has received multiple awards and nominations for her works in music, film, and fashion. Her music awards are predominantly in pop, R&B, and hip-hop genre categories. Rihanna's first single, " Pon de Replay" led her to win five awards, following her achieving further accolades for both herself and her debut album, ''Music of the Sun'' (2005). Her second album, '' A Girl Like Me'' (2006), earned the singer more awards and nominations. Rihanna's third studio album, '' Good Girl Gone Bad'' (2007), became Rihanna's breakout album, with the singer receiving a string of awards and nominations in newer categories such as pop and R&B genres. The lead single, "Umbrella" earned Rihanna her first Grammy Award in 2008, while the album's singles and DVD earned a further eight nominations throughout 2008 and 2009. It was named 'Song of the Decade' at the Barbados Music Awards in 2010. '' Rated R'' (2009), Rihanna's fourth studio effort, produced the single " Rude Boy" w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rihanna Videography
Rihanna has released four video albums and appeared in 62 music videos, 12 films, 13 television programs, and several television commercials. In 2005, Rihanna signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings and released her debut single " Pon de Replay", taken from her first studio album ''Music of the Sun'' (2005). Like its lyrical theme, the music video for the song was inspired by disco and dance; it was directed by Little X. Three separate videos were released for "SOS", the lead single from her second studio album '' A Girl like Me'' (2006), all of which contained various dance sequences. The same year, American director Anthony Mandler directed the accompanying music video for the second single " Unfaithful", which featured Rihanna in a dangerous love triangle with her lover and her husband. "Unfaithful" was Rihanna's first collaboration with Mandler; they later worked together regularly. Also in 2006, Rihanna played herself in the third installment of the '' Bring It O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rihanna Singles Discography
Barbadian singer Rihanna has released 53 singles as lead artist, 17 singles as a featured artist, 2 charity singles, and 4 promotional singles. On the United States ''Billboard'' Hot 100, she has amassed 14 number-one songs and 32 top-ten songs, 60 weeks at number one, and more weeks in the top ten (360) than any other artist. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recognized Rihanna as the top-selling female digital singles artist, with 188 million certified units . Seven of her singles have been certified Diamond by the RIAA, making her the female artist with the most Diamond-certified singles. Rihanna's first chart entry, " Pon de Replay"—the lead single from her debut album ''Music of the Sun'' (2005)—peaked at number two in the United States and reached the top ten on the charts of many European countries. From 2006 to 2012, she released one studio album each year (except in 2008), from '' A Girl like Me'' to '' Unapologetic''. Each album produced at le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Of The Sun
''Music of the Sun'' is the debut studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released on August 29, 2005, by Def Jam Recordings. Prior to signing with Def Jam, Rihanna was discovered by record producer Evan Rogers in Barbados, who helped Rihanna record demo tapes to send out to several record labels. Jay-Z, the former chief executive officer (CEO) and president of Def Jam, was given Rihanna's demo by Jay Brown, his A&R at Def Jam, and invited her to audition for the label after hearing the song that would become her first single, " Pon de Replay". She auditioned for Jay-Z and L.A. Reid, the former CEO and president of record label group The Island Def Jam Music Group, and was signed on the spot to prevent her from signing with another record label. After Rihanna was signed by Jay-Z, she continued to work with Rogers and his production partner Carl Sturken, as well as other music producers such as Poke and Tone, D. "Supa Dups" Chin-quee, and Stargate. ''Music of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Rihanna Live Performances
Barbadian singer Rihanna has embarked on twelve concert tours, five of which have been worldwide. Her first tour, '' Rihanna: Live in Concert Tour'' (2006) solely focused on North America, as it was her initial debuting market; the tour supported her first and second studio albums, ''Music of the Sun'' (2005) and '' A Girl like Me'' (2006). The tour lasted for three months, through which Rihanna performed 36 shows. The same year, Rihanna continued to tour as a special guest on the '' PCD World Tour'' with the Pussycat Dolls, the ''Roc the Block Tour'' with Jay-Z and Ne-Yo, and the '' Monkey Business Tour'' with The Black Eyed Peas. In the year 2007, through 2009, she performed on the worldwide '' Good Girl Gone Bad Tour'', in-support of her third studio album of the same name. During the tour, Rihanna visited Europe, North America, Oceania, Asia and Africa. It featured Rihanna presenting completely different styles than previously, such as wearing numerous leather outfits. The G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rihanna Albums Discography
Barbadian singer Rihanna has released eight studio albums, two remix albums, one reissue, seven box sets and three extended plays. Since the beginning of her career in 2005, Rihanna has sold 60 million album units and 215 million digital tracks worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time. All of her albums have been certified platinum and multi-platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and have certifications of 29 million copies sold in the country. Rihanna released her debut studio album, ''Music of the Sun'' in August 2005. It reached the top ten on the Canadian Albums and the US ''Billboard'' 200 charts; it was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and sold over 623,000 copies in the country. As of 2015, ''Music of the Sun'' had sold over two million copies worldwide. The next year, she released her second studio album, '' A Girl Like Me'' (2006). It topped the album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fenty Beauty
Fenty Beauty LLC (stylized as FEИTY BEAUTY) is a cosmetics brand by Rihanna, that was launched on September 8, 2017. Popular for its broad inclusivity across various skin tones, its Pro Filt'R foundation became in high-demand upon its first release. The original foundation launch included 40 shades, and has since expanded to 50. The inclusion of Fenty Beauty concealer includes 50 shades, offering a wide variety for all skin types. Background In June 2013, Rihanna trademarked her surname, Fenty, for use on various and more products, leading to speculation that she would begin working on endeavors other than her music. Fenty Beauty was among these new trademarks. Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty in 2017, when she was 29 years old. Previously, she had collaborated with MAC Cosmetics, as well as released 10 fragrances via Parlux Ltd, but Fenty Beauty was her first solo cosmetics brand. She developed the line with luxury conglomerate Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessey (LVMH), signing a d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Brown
Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. A Pop music, pop and hip-hop-influenced contemporary R&B, R&B musician who works in a variety of genres, he has been called the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, King of R&B" by some of his contemporaries. His lyrics often address emotional and hedonistic themes. His singing and dancing skills have often been compared favorably to those of Michael Jackson. In 2004, Brown signed with Jive Records. The following year, he released his Chris Brown (album), eponymous debut studio album, which went RIAA certification, triple platinum. Brown topped the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart with his debut single, "Run It!", making him the first male artist since 1995 to do so. His second album, ''Exclusive (album), Exclusive'' (2007), was commercially successful worldwide and spawned his second ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number-one single, "Kiss Kiss (Chris Brown song), Kiss Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clara Lionel Foundation
The Clara Lionel Foundation (also known as CLF) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2012 by singer Rihanna, that funds groundbreaking education and emergency preparedness and response programs around the world. In March 2020, the fund donated US$5 million toward COVID-19 response efforts. Name Rihanna founded the Clara Lionel Foundation in 2012, in honor of her grandparents, Clara and Lionel Braithwaite. Programs include the Clara Braithwaite Center for Oncology and Nuclear Medicine at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados, and education programs. The foundation was set up in order to reach "across borders to fight together for basic rights to education and health." Today, the foundation supports and funds innovative and effective education and emergency response programs around the world, aiming to improve the quality of life for young people everywhere. Activities Emergency preparedness and climate resilience One of the core pillars of the Clara Lionel Foundation's wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savage X Fenty
Savage X Fenty is a lingerie brand founded by Barbadian singer Rihanna. Along with lingerie, the line features bras, underwear, sleepwear, and loungewear. The brand features an optional membership program called Xtra VIP. History Savage X Fenty is a joint venture between Rihanna and TechStyle Fashion Group. Starting as an online-only brand, the entire pre-launch marketing occurred on Rihanna’s Instagram account. The website launched on May 11, 2018, along with a pop-up shop in Brooklyn, New York, which was open the first two days the brand launched. Within a month of launching, the debut collection sold out. In 2018, the company launched a sleepwear collection to benefit the Clara Lionel Foundation, a non-profit also founded by Rihanna. Savage X Fenty was named one of Fast Company’s “10 most innovative style companies of 2020” and as of 2021, the brand is valued at $1 billion and has over 4.5 million followers across social media platforms. In January 2022, Riha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ASAP Rocky
Rakim Athelaston Mayers (born October 3, 1988), known professionally as ASAP Rocky ( ; stylized as A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper. Born and raised in Harlem, he embarked on his musical career as a member of the hip hop music, hip hop collective ASAP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker. In August 2011, Mayers' single "Peso (song), Peso" was music leak, leaked online, and within weeks, began receiving radio airplay. He signed with Polo Grounds Music, an imprint of RCA Records in October of that year, and shortly after, released his debut mixtape, ''Live. Love. ASAP, Live. Love. A$AP'' (2011) to widespread critical acclaim. Mayers' 2012 single, "Fuckin' Problems" (featuring Drake (musician), Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar), marked his first entry—at number eight—on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, received a nomination for Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Song at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, and preceded his debut studio album, ''Long. Live. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
