Rihanna Teases Long-Awaited 9th Studio Album, Says It Won’t Be ‘Mediocre’; Shares New Update

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For nearly a decade now, I’ve eagerly awaited the arrival of Rihanna‘s next studio album, and at long last, she’s giving us updates on its progress. She promises that the wait has been well worth it, and I couldn’t agree more!

During a conversation with Harper’s Bazaar, the Grammy-winning vocalist clarified that contrary to speculation, her upcoming album won’t fall under the reggae genre. Instead, she hinted at an unprecedented, surprise direction for the project.

The founder of Fenty Beauty expressed, “I can’t settle for anything average. If you’ve been waiting eight years, it might as well be a few more.

The artist behind the popular hits shared insights about her struggles finishing the album, as every attempt seemed to fall short compared to her artistic growth. Frustrated by not finding a sound that truly represented her evolution, she temporarily halted the project several times.

She expressed that each occasion, her response was something along the lines of, “No, it’s not me. This isn’t fitting with my development. This doesn’t align with my advancement. I can’t do this. I can’t support this. I can’t keep up with this for a year on tour.

After many years of contemplation and creative exploration, she now believes that the project has coalesced in a way that truly embodies her artistic intent.

Later on, I took a moment to examine it, thinking: ‘The break from music should add up to something significant in what comes next. It needs to make an impact. I need to demonstrate the value of the delay and show them why it was worth the wait.’

Rihanna’s latest album, “Anti,” was released in 2016, and it’s the one she finds herself at ease with whenever she listens to it from her collection. Unlike some of her other albums that often failed to hold her attention, “Anti” is a piece she can comfortably revisit.

While she didn’t provide a specific launch date or share extensive details about the upcoming album, she expressed confidence about its direction. She made clear that it won’t be tailored for crossover or commercial radio markets.

Rihanna, the artist known for her Diamonds hits, mentioned that she’s been meticulously crafting her album for eight years. However, she confessed it didn’t resonate with her yet. Instead, she was on a quest to find it. She further explained that this upcoming album won’t cater to commercial or radio standards. Rather, it will reflect the level of artistry she feels she has achieved now. In her words, “I think I’ve finally figured it out, girl!

Despite taking a break from album production for nearly a decade, she has remained active in the music industry. In the year 2022, the renowned pop star dropped two songs, Lift Me Up and Born Again, for Marvel’s film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Furthermore, Rihanna graced the Super Bowl halftime stage in 2023 with her performance.

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2025-02-25 11:37