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[twobear]

lol. Lies all.over that article. All kinds of stale bull shit tea.

They tried tho.

So where are her iconic performances, sis?

The most iconic I can think of was the S&M performance, but it wasn't because of Rihanna.

 

[Phonomezer]

So where are her iconic performances, sis?

The most iconic I can think of was the S&M performance, but it wasn't because of Rihanna.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFTTE_0i6Pg&feature=related

 

[Nemesis_]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFTTE_0i6Pg&feature=related

She has so much stage presence, charisma and definitely connects with the audience.

#ICONICITY

 

[Phonomezer]

She has so much stage presence, charisma and definitely connects with the audience.

#ICONICITY

If only the audience could connect with her as much as Chris Brown has...

 

[Styles]

Wow, she can really sing. :O

 

[twobear]

Oh hang on I thought of one.

 

[Nemesis_]

If only the audience could connect with her as much as Chris Brown has...

 

[Phonomezer]

Wow, she can really sing. :O

Check out these vocal acrobatics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRNd9CwDo3w

 

[Phonomezer]

Oh hang on I thought of one.

Mariah producing flops on purpose to make way for the real vocal juggernaut.

 

[DMeisterJ]

I was about to go through a whole list of why that article is wrong, but then I remember that #DIAMONDS is releasing in 50 minutes to radio. No one has time to worry about the pressed being pressed and wrong, as per. So you guys can have your fun shading Rih and acting like she isn't talented, or isn't an icon, but in the world of reality, understand that this is the day that she releases her 12th #1 single, and I shall rejoice and be glad in it.

#amen

 

[twobear]

tbf I think she is a fashion icon at least

 

[twobear]

TWITTER TEA

I just saw this

 

[Nemesis_]

Everytime you guys DOUBLE POST the LIKELIHOOD of the OT being ready [unnecessarily] REDUCES

At the rate we're going I'm just going to have to re-post OT2 and REVAMP IT at some point.

 

[Satch]

diamonds is kinda basic oop

 

[Artemisia]

rihanna sis...

 

[twobear]

I haven't heard it

 

[Nemesis_]

Wow, you can really hear those Sia influences.

 

[twobear]

Isn't it a bit early in her career to be trying to get people nostalgic for Umbrella?

 

[Koodo]

Diamonds is cute, but BASIC.

What a cavalcade of lesser comebacks. ADELE is now burdened with saving James Bond and the MUSIC INDUSTRY.

 

[twobear]

I have faith in the ALMIGHTY

 

[Styles]

http://soundcloud.com/ladygagashaus/rihanna-diamonds-z100-rip

No comment.

 

[Koodo]

I did like how she played up the Caribbean accent. Maybe this means a return to a more island sound.

 

[Trigger]

http://soundcloud.com/ladygagashaus/rihanna-diamonds-z100-rip

No comment.

 

[Souldriver]

repent! The reserection of CHRISTina is coming!

new Your Body teaser:
http://youtu.be/GdyEJ23Xl-4?hd=1

your faves did tried, tho.

Well, if we are gonna be superficial and

lookist

...



Christina does not look good at all. She really has a bit of Miss Piggy going on in the face, and the caked on make-up isn't doing anything worthwhile either. Plus, the style she's having now is too trashy imo. For all the shit she has gotten for the Bionic Era, the dominatrix+droid look with the tight pulled-back blonde hair and leather/metal clothing looked way better.

And from what I've seen of the video, I don't like it either. I'm not a fan of videos that have little going on, but for the singer doing some slight "sexy" hand/head movements and over-articulating the lyrics to the extreeeeme. Something Britney loves to do as well. Don't make me link to that video with all her ridiculous tongue movements...

 

[DMeisterJ]

I like it. I don't love it, but I didn't love WFL at first either. It doesnt really sound like her much at points during the song, which I guess is a good thing because it sounds different for her.

 

[twobear]

I think it will still slay the charts, but unlike most of her singles, I don't think it deserves to.

 

[Majmun]

I hated WFL at first too. But now I love it.

Diamonds sounds pretty good. So different.

 

[Artemisia]

Listening to it more...

The song starts of very well. The writing is great, and so are her vocals. They sound different. Deeper I guess? A good change tbh.

buT, the chorus just goes nowhere. It's not that memorable.

 

[Trigger]

Maybe it will grow on me. I did say at one point that I loved Carribean Rih, and the album still has some great collaborators.

 

[Majmun]

So, Rih's song is out.

Xtina must be crying somewhere in the corner now. Rih will get all the attention now, instead of another Your Body teaser...I mean official video.

Xtina waited far too long, and she's still waiting. Too bad.

 

[Ties]

WHAT KIND OF POP PERFECTION

THIS IS THE PRECURSOR TO ELEGANT ERA RIH

 

[twobear]

Bless the stans.

I think I prefer Your Body to Diamonds.

 

[Koodo]

Diamonds is already growing on me. What kind of sorcery.

The production during the chorus could have used a bit more pixie dust though, it still feels a bit flat.

 

[Styles]

Diamonds is alright, I guess.

 

[Trigger]

Pop Perfection??

 

[Artemisia]

My Blood is pop perfection tbh

 

[Majmun]

Those Rihanna performances

 

[DMeisterJ]

Listened to it a few more times.

lordT

I'm slayed. It's so beautiful.

#werelikeDIAMONDSinthesky

 

[EatChildren]

I think she's somewhere in the top five best-selling female singers in Australia.

Good grief why.

EDIT: Listened to Diamonds. Boring, repetitious, lacks adventure and boldness, too safe and forgettable. Where's the creative melody? Nowhere. So, really, quite perfect for Rih fans.

 

[Ties]

WHY IS THIS SO HEAVENLY

I AM READY FOR THIS TO BE PLAYED THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF MY FUNERAL AS RIHALLAH'S DIVINE VOCALS PIERCE THROUGH THE HEAVENS ABOVE TO ALLOW MY SOUL REST

 

[Majmun]

I'm sure ITZ will hate Diamonds. He also hates on Russian Roulette, and Diamonds is a bit like RR.
What kind of FAKE Rih stan

ITZ, post your opinion plz

 

[Nemesis_]

Good grief why.

She played 50something dates here on her last tour, and donated a sizeable amount to QLD for the floods.

 

[Trigger]

Where is ITZ? Admiral of the POP-GAF Navy.

My Blood is pop perfection tbh

Spill that tea. I need a full version tbh.

 

[Ties]

SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND

SHINE BRIGHT

TONIGHT

WERE BEAUTIFUL LIKE DIAMONDS IN THE SKY

 

[Galang]

Diamonds sounds so great!!!

 

[Majmun]

Wow, where did all the Rihanna stans come from??

 

[DMeisterJ]

Wow, where did all the Rihanna stans come from??

Everyone is a Rih stan. Let's not lie.

 

[Koodo]

EDIT: Listened to Diamonds. Boring, repetitious, lacks adventure and boldness, too safe and forgettable. Where's the creative melody? Nowhere. So, really, quite perfect for Rih fans.

 

[DMeisterJ]

Good grief why.

EDIT: Listened to Diamonds. Boring, repetitious, lacks adventure and boldness, too safe and forgettable. Where's the creative melody? Nowhere. So, really, quite perfect for Rih fans.

 

[Majmun]

Everyone is a Rih stan. Let's not lie.

Yeah, can't really ignore her if you're into POP music

But I was talking about the newer guys. But only Ties seems to be rabid