i-D @i_D · 3h 3 hours ago
Why we're ridiculously ready for some new @rihanna http://bit.ly/1zQKrfb
Cute article
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The world of mainstream music has really missed Rihanna this year. Taylor Swift released a fabulous pop album, preceded by a clever promo campaign featuring pre-release listening parties for hardcore fans and a launch gig live-streamed from a Manhattan rooftop. Sam Smith's sad, soulful songs about unrequited love made him the breakthrough success story of the year. Ed Sheeran is now such a big deal, apparently, that he can book in three dates at London's 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium for next July.
But what each of them (and virtually any other A-list artist) lacks is Rihanna's unique combination of superstar quality and genuine edge.
But what's really remarkable is that Rihanna managed to be this prolific while exuding an unmistakable air of I Don't Give A ****. Rihanna is probably the least try-hard pop star ever: she prefers grinding and crotch-grabbing to dance routines, and she's no Katy Perry-style bants machine in interviews.
can't afford any WPs rn 
