I like Rihanna.
I don't know if you know i like Rihanna, but you do now. I generally have no idea why i like Rihanna, as she has thus far produced two singles of note ('Pon De Replay' and 'SOS'. Obviously).
Somehow, despite churning out three albums a week, she's managed to release something that could well be the finest pop single since 'Maneater'. In case you're in doubt, here's why:-
It has a Jay Z 'guest' rap that not only doesn't ruin the song, but actually isn't terrible. Don't get me wrong, it's about as unwelcome as a bout of genital warts on your wedding night, but, as it isn't completley shit, qualifies as the best thing he's done in the last three years.
- The rap part is over within the first thirty seconds, meaning you can fast forward through it, without disrupting the rest of the song too much. Genius!
- The drums sound more than a little like 'Crazy In Love', but that's the only resemblance it has, unlike certain other (admittedly fabulous) pop songs that are due to be released soon.
- If your heart doesn't practically break into a million pieces during the last part of the chorus, you are officially dead inside.
- Imagine if 'Unfaithful' had been made by Timbaland rather than Ne-Yo, and you might get some idea as to how it sounds.
- Except you probably won't, so you should listen to it and find out.
- It's a (possibly number 1) pop single called 'Umbrella'. You could not get any better if you tried.
Poor Rihanna, hopefully she'll have more than two hits from this album.
I don't know if you know i like Rihanna, but you do now. I generally have no idea why i like Rihanna, as she has thus far produced two singles of note ('Pon De Replay' and 'SOS'. Obviously).
Somehow, despite churning out three albums a week, she's managed to release something that could well be the finest pop single since 'Maneater'. In case you're in doubt, here's why:-
It has a Jay Z 'guest' rap that not only doesn't ruin the song, but actually isn't terrible. Don't get me wrong, it's about as unwelcome as a bout of genital warts on your wedding night, but, as it isn't completley shit, qualifies as the best thing he's done in the last three years.
- The rap part is over within the first thirty seconds, meaning you can fast forward through it, without disrupting the rest of the song too much. Genius!
- The drums sound more than a little like 'Crazy In Love', but that's the only resemblance it has, unlike certain other (admittedly fabulous) pop songs that are due to be released soon.
- If your heart doesn't practically break into a million pieces during the last part of the chorus, you are officially dead inside.
- Imagine if 'Unfaithful' had been made by Timbaland rather than Ne-Yo, and you might get some idea as to how it sounds.
- Except you probably won't, so you should listen to it and find out.
- It's a (possibly number 1) pop single called 'Umbrella'. You could not get any better if you tried.
Poor Rihanna, hopefully she'll have more than two hits from this album.
Update: This is the single cover-
Honestly, it's all very well having a bloody umbrella, but it somewhat defeats the object if you DROP IT ON THE FLOOR.
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