Barbadian singer Rihanna was recently seen flexing her acting talent in Ocean’s 8. And she proved to us once again that she is much more than just a singer and songwriter. Since her career took off in 2003, she has made her unique voice immortal with several hit songs. She has also collaborated with some big artists, in what are some of her most unforgettable tracks. Let us today take you through the finest songs that RiRi has given us to date.
Pon De Replay
This song was released in 2005, and was Rihanna’s debut single. It’s an energetic dance-pop track which will immediately grab your attention. The words Pon De Replay are from the language Bajan Creole, which is one of the two dialects spoken in Barbados, and they translate into English as “play it again.”
Umbrella
Many note this one to be her best singing performance till date. Rihanna really has given this song everything. The way her voice glides through its various portions, combined with the track’s unique composition gives it immense character. And she has sung this along with her mentor Jay-Z who adds his flair to it as well.
Don’t Stop The Music
The lyrics “Please don’t stop the music” became iconic dance floor chants after this song was released. The synth and bass music of Don’t Stop The Music is complemented very well by the song’s thumping beats.
Diamonds
Diamonds is an amazing love song that has been infused with pop, electronic and R&B elements. It’s a song you’d feel like wanting to keep repeating again and again. It came out in 2012, and still stands among the most successful tracks she has recorded.
Unfaithful
The piano piece played at the start of Unfaithful has grabbed iconic status for the feeling it invokes. The lyrics tell us the story of a girl who regrets cheating on her partner. Unfaithful is a must-listen if you haven’t heard it yet.
What’s My Name?
Following its release, What’s My Name? became Rihanna’s third number-one single in 2010. It’s a romantic track that also talks about sex, among other things. Accompanying Rihanna in this one is Drake who adds his own unique magic with his rap.
We Found Love
We Found Love is an excellent electro house song that was released in 2011. It also features Scottish DJ Calvin Harris, who also put this song in his own album the next year. It’s got an extremely original sound that makes it so catchy.
