Rihanna started out with pretty tame singles like "Pon de Replay" and
of course the huge hit "Umbrella" but has within her last three albums
seemed to shatter the good-girl image that she started with. Beginning
with "Hard" (one of my personal favorites) off of Rated R she
began breaking the mold that had been formed for her. The lyrics in the
song are representative of her breaking out of her younger self, and
telling others that she was top-dog. She has also defined herself
within the songs "S&M" off of Loud and "Cockiness (Love it)" off of her most recent album Talk That Talk
as a strong sexual being, and she isn't apologizing for it. While I
don't know if she went a little too far with the raunchiness on Talk That Talk,
because "Cockiness (Love it)" could rival the dirtiness of some of Lil'
Kim's songs, I still appreciate that she's carving out her own spot
rather than blending into the pop scene. Not to mention that these songs
really pump you up, you're ready to kick some booty after listening to
Rihanna's c.d.'s.
I think she influences women to be themselves in her fashion as well.
She is very fashion-forward with bold hairdo's and edgy clothing
choices. I have yet to go to a concert but from what I've heard from
other people and seen on t.v., when she performs live her voice is on
key and powerful, so you know it hasn't been electronically enhanced for
her c.d.'s, and that is a feat in the modern-day industry.
Despite
what's going on in her private life she's still one of the top female
artists out there in my opinion, what do you
think? -Catharine
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I completely agree, i think that although Rihanna started off as more of a pop star, her transition into showing her raw emotions and her sexy side is a good turn out for her image. This only said putting her personal relationship issues aside, but if you were to judge her only based on her music talents and abilities then I would absolutely agree she is on the right track with where she is going, and how she has taken her music to the next level. I believe if Rihanna keeps up, she'll definitely be around for a while.
-Samantha-
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