Rated R
Rihanna · 2009
51 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · reggae
A bold fusion of pop, R&B, and rock that channels raw emotion and defiance.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady pacing with emotional crescendos bold anthems for self-empowerment intense moments of raw vulnerability
- Context
- Released on November 20, 2009, 'Rated R' marked a significant turning point in Rihanna's career following the highly publicized incident with Chris Brown earlier that year. This album showcased her artistic evolution into darker themes and more experimental sounds, moving away from the lighter tones of her previous work.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, reggae
Rated R is an album by Rihanna, released in 2009. A bold fusion of pop, R&B, and rock that channels raw emotion and defiance. 'Rated R' debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and has been certified platinum by the RIAA. The single 'Rude Boy' became a defining hit, cementing Rihanna's place as a pop powerhouse and influencing the direction of contemporary R&B during the late 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rated R sound like?
A bold fusion of pop, R&B, and rock that channels raw emotion and defiance. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes Rated R by Rihanna notable?
'Rated R' debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and has been certified platinum by the RIAA. The single 'Rude Boy' became a defining hit, cementing Rihanna's place as a pop powerhouse and influencing the direction of contemporary R&B during the late 2000s. Released on November 20, 2009, 'Rated R' marked a significant turning point in Rihanna's career following the highly publicized incident with Chris Brown earlier that year. This album showcased her artistic evolution into darker themes and more experimental sounds, moving away from the lighter tones of her previous work.
Who is Rated R for?
Rated R works well if you're into steady pacing with emotional crescendos, bold anthems for self-empowerment and intense moments of raw vulnerability.
How many songs are on Rated R?
Rated R has 13 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mad House 1:34
- 2 Wait Your Turn 3:46
- 3 Hard Standout 4:10
- 4 Stupid in Love 4:01
- 5 ROCKSTAR 101 3:58
- 6 Russian Roulette Standout 3:47
- 7 Fire Bomb 4:17
- 8 Rude Boy Standout 3:42
- 9 Photographs 4:46
- 10 G4L 3:59
- 11 Te amo 3:28
- 12 Cold Case Love 6:04
- 13 The Last Song 4:16
Release Date
November 20, 2009
Artist Origin
Barbados
Runtime
51 min 55 sec
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