Anti
Rihanna · 2016
51 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · reggae
A bold fusion of R&B, pop, and electronic elements that defies conventional genre boundaries.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with intensity bold emotional expressions throughout dynamic journey of sounds
- Context
- Released on January 28, 2016, 'Anti' marked Rihanna's eighth studio album and her first since the commercially successful 'Anti' of 2012. At this point in her career, she was shifting from mainstream pop towards a more experimental sound, solidifying her position as a boundary-pushing artist.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, reggae
Anti is an album by Rihanna, released in 2016. A bold fusion of R&B, pop, and electronic elements that defies conventional genre boundaries. 'Anti' received critical acclaim and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing its widespread appeal. It also sparked discussions around artistic freedom and reinvention in pop music, as it eschewed traditional marketing strategies and embraced a more personal and eclectic approach. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anti sound like?
A bold fusion of R&B, pop, and electronic elements that defies conventional genre boundaries. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes Anti by Rihanna notable?
'Anti' received critical acclaim and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing its widespread appeal. It also sparked discussions around artistic freedom and reinvention in pop music, as it eschewed traditional marketing strategies and embraced a more personal and eclectic approach. Released on January 28, 2016, 'Anti' marked Rihanna's eighth studio album and her first since the commercially successful 'Anti' of 2012. At this point in her career, she was shifting from mainstream pop towards a more experimental sound, solidifying her position as a boundary-pushing artist.
Who is Anti for?
Anti works well if you're into wave-like pacing with intensity, bold emotional expressions throughout and dynamic journey of sounds.
How many songs are on Anti?
Anti has 16 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Consideration 2:41
- 2 James Joint 1:12
- 3 Kiss It Better Standout 4:13
- 4 Work Standout 3:39
- 5 Desperado 3:06
- 6 Woo 3:56
- 7 Needed Me 3:12
- 8 Yeah, I Said It 2:13
- 9 Same Ol’ Mistakes 6:37
- 10 Never Ending 3:23
- 11 Love on the Brain Standout 3:44
- 12 Higher 2:01
- 13 Close to You 3:58
- 14 Goodnight Gotham 1:28
- 15 Pose 2:24
- 16 Sex With Me 3:26
Release Date
January 28, 2016
Artist Origin
Barbados
Runtime
51 min 13 sec
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