“Right now I’m just living a dream, I hope everyone likes what I’m doin,†Rihanna murmurs in a soft Bajan accent before breaking down her new album. “With my album Music of the Sun, there is mix of several genres. With Pon De Replay you should have fun, it’s an upbeat club track and songs like Rush and Music of the Sun are just beautiful songs. If It’s Loving That You Want is a flirty flirty song, which is produced by Track Masters and has a hip hop feel.â€
After meeting Jay-Z, who signed the fledgling singer on the spot, Rihanna was determined to keep it real. “When I got signed I called my parents straight away†she says. What did the 17 year old think of Jigga? “He was/is great. My main advice has come from Jay; he’s sooo professional, but still fun to be around. We have a very professional relationship. In the studio at first it was awkward, but when I kept at it with Jay’s and Ewan’s [Ewan Rogers – Legendary producer] help, I got my technique.â€
Rihanna says about her “I’m very down to earth and simple to get along with. Before I perform, the only thing I need is honey and water, just for my throat.†Her take on a specific diva in question was summed up carefully. “I love Mariah, but none of that has effected me,†Rhinna insists.
With her sunny, Caribbean influenced, Shaun Carter executively produced music is now unleashed on the world, Rihanna’s futures bright, her futures…