Rihana, I hate her! Who am I kidding, I can't. I could not hate the young lady even if I tried. I mean, I want to hate her because she is a mainstream artist in the entertainment world. But I can't! We all know how mainstream entertainment has become out right savage, stupid, vulgar, and dead with cute beats and melodies stolen from actual artists from 20 years previous.
Lets face it! Or, "Keep it real"! The genres of hiphop, R&B, Pop, and Rap has been expressing predatory behavior, whiney damsels in distress, and just plain no inspiration to live life better, give back to the community any of the artists come from, or even becoming better role models for upcoming youth. To tell them to do something a little as pull up their pants has become synonymous with using "Christ" name in vain. But, that is beside the point... the music sound the same! rappers from 2 to 3 different record companies using the same background melody.
Maybe, just maybe a 4th record label decide to be original (with someone else music) and be the first to slow it down or speed it up for "a new sound". I ask you, how many variations of idiocy can one have? Its not like any of them were saying anything different or beneficial.
Rihana and Destiny's Child have something in common. They both had very smart people working around the clock to decide to debut their albums during a time when music was all the same and many adults started to change the (radio) station. The group and singer has their own unique sound and became known for it. their music also carries a message for youthful human beings. You can feel the emotion of smooth R&B jam and understand the lyrics of a broken heart or a shopping spree.
As a fan of Destiny's Child, as a group Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rolland sang the lyrics defaming male ego and abuse. If you can't be loved properly then its cool to be alone. Don't settle for someone less than yourself! Its not a completely new concept, but it did get the message through to young ladies. One of my favorites is "I'm a Survivor". I loved the fact that part of the message was how not to stoop to another persons level, but have more respect for yourself. Sung by Kelly Rolland: "I'm not gonna dis you on the internet. Cause my momma taught me better than that!"
Following their 10+ year example Rihana debuted her album doing the same thing. Both talents have been well received with great success. Rihanas' voice alone reminds me of a famous one hit jam in the 1980s called "Rock-It". Her voice, to me is reminiscent of a female robotic simulated voice. I think its just so cute and sexy! One of my favorite songs from Rihana's music library is "Take A Bow" and "I Hate That I Love You" featuring Ne-Yo.
Rihana is not just a unique singer, but also a beautiful young lady who may have more talents than what is expressed. If by any chance you don not like Rihanas' singing, then try reading about her in fashion magazines. Turn on your television screen and you can catch Rihana on a cover girl commercial. I for one have not heard Rihana singing any predatory songs about men, or cutting another woman across the face with a shank or performing any drive-byes. Actually, Rihana is one of the rare talent.
Every time I see her she is looking hot! She hasn't been sited by TMZ for drunk driving, binge drinking, or in a club fight/shooting or in court on gun charges.
Rihana is pretty much a good-girl! Of course, by the time she gets a little older she may decide to show her inner "KITTY KAT'. but why age the girl? I love watching her perform. i can't wait to see what she has on now. you can't hate on any of that! Why try?
Check out Vogue magazine pages 4-6 for the Gucci Tattoo Heart Collection to benefit UNICEF. In conclusion, Rihana is just what mainstream entertainment needed to change the "Bull into Woe!" to make entertainment... Well, entertaining! GREAT JOB RIHANA, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK
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