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Behind the Scenes of Rihanna’s ‘Work’

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I really really love this kind of stuff – when artists give you a behind-the-scenes look.  It’s one of the closest ways they can interact and connect with us as fans.  I think it would be so freaking cool to be in a recording studio, too, with one of my favorite artists.  To see a song go from an idea to a top-charting single.  One day!

So watch below to see the creative process behind Rihanna’s first ANTI single ‘Work’ featuring Drake.  He’s not in the vid, but you will see him soon when the real music video is released.  Can’t wait!  And the chick in the video with RiRi is her assistant, Jenn Rosales who is always by her side and is quite hilarious.

And yes, this song has grown on me.

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Stream ANTI Here Now!

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Forget the text below – ANTI is now available for streaming!  Listen here! 

Shout out to Tidal for prematurely leaking Rihanna’s album.  It obviously got taken down, but there are reports the album could be officially released as early as tonight on the streaming platform.  There are only two features on the album, Drake, which we got today, and then SZA.

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I hope these songs live up to my BadGalRiRi expectations!  Peep the list below.

ANTI TRACKLISTING

1. “Consideration” (feat. SZA)
2. “James Joint”
3. “Kiss It Better”
4. “Work” (feat. Drake)
5. “Desperado”
6. “Woo”
7. “Needed Me”
8. “Yeah, I Said It”
9. “Same Ol’ Mistakes”
10. “Never Ending”
11. “Love on the Brain”
12. “Higher”
13. “Close to You”

via Rap-Up

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NEW: Rihanna ft. Drake – ‘Work’

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What a time!

I think this song will grow on me, but I must admit it’s not my favorite.  It sounds a bit generic, and I really think Drake saved the track.  No, I’m not just saying that because he’s my favorite.  But without his verse, the song would be RiRi repeating ‘work work work work’ with a sound similar to her debut single ‘Pon de Replay.’  Serious.  I think once I see the visuals, I’ll like it a lot more too!  But regardless, I love that we’re finally getting new music from the Barbadian babe.  And rumors state that ANTI will be dropping on Friday.

So listen to that new new featuring my boy Drizzy Drake here.

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MAJOR

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Thanks to Revolt TV, take a look below at the casting call for the very possible new music video of Rihanna featuring Drizzy Drake.  Like whaaaaaat.  I absolutely loved ‘Take Care’ and ‘What’s My Name?’ featuring those two, so I can only imagine great tings for this.

The song is supposedly called ‘Work,’ and let me tell you, I am ready to see these two WORQUE in this video.  We aren’t sure if this track will be featured on Rihanna’s upcoming album ANTI or Drake’s highly-anticipated album Views From the 6.  Who knows!  It may not even be on either of the  projects.  Regardless, I’m looking forward to it.

Ri Ri Casting Call

You can read and see more details about the shoot here!

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RiRi Better Have My…

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So Rihanna could be gifting us all tomorrow (CHRISTMAS EVE) with her 8th studio album, ANTI.  I caught wind of this news thanks to Complex.  The news was announced on  the Australian The Today Show.  Rihanna has been teasing us fans with her ‘AnTi Diary’ website run via Samsung, putting out short video clips of herself in different scenarios and somewhat dark settings.  Typical, Rihanna.

The Today Show Australian Twitter account has since deleted the Tweet, but again thanks to Complex, they snagged a screenshot, which I’ve gotten for you below.

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Again, I really hope this is real because 1. I would like stupid blogging about this and then nothing happen but more importantly 2. I really want her new album to come out.

Stay tuned for more details about this!  Or tonight at midnight, perhaps, the album could drop.

Just wait on it…

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EXCLUSIVE: Rihanna Announces New Album Title & Unveils Artwork

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Earlier tonight, Rihanna hosted an exclusive and private get together at MAMA art gallery in downtown Los Angeles.  According to Fader, there were Braille translations throughout of the interior artwork for her 8th studio album packaging, which will be titled ANTI. 

One painting was covered by a black sheet.  Once unveiled, it revealed the album cover for Ri Ri’s album.  It was painted by artist Roy Nachum who also confirmed the title on his Instagram.  Rihanna also took to her IG by posting a definition of the word ‘anti’ with a description about her album and its art.

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The cover is of Rihanna as a child and on her first day of daycare.  The back of the cover features the same photo but shot from the back.  According to RapUp, Rihanna was quoted saying at the exhibit, “I fell in love with it because I felt like there was another spirit, another layer to the art.  This is my favorite album cover I’ve ever done.”

I must agree with her.  I am digging this album art and just artwork in general! To me it also has this Kendrick-Yeezus look to it.  She also announced to the crowd that the album is done, but she didn’t say a release date.  Peep the video below to get the inside scoop.  Literally.


Can’t wait for this one!

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SNIPPET:  Rihanna / R8

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While it’s only 15 seconds, this snippet of what is probably called ‘Nothing’s Promised’ and a possible single off her next album, R8, is bound to be another banger.  Produced by the talented Mike Will Made-It, the Ear Drummer Records producer posted this snippet on his Instagram.  The audio below is from his Twitter page.

Check it – like what you hear so far?

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Serge’s Selections 4.28.15

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This week’s playlist, in no particular order, features 10 songs that I’ve been listening to on repeat the past couple days.  There’s a little Nick Jonas (strange, I know), French Montana, Rihanna, and others.  Surprisingly Drake isn’t on here.  Give it a listen!  Any songs you like?  Don’t like?  Never heard before?  Would love to know!

Music Logo SERGE’S SELECTIONS

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