After a very long delay, more than a year from the release of FourFiveSeconds, we finally received the new lead single to Rihanna's hotly anticipated album Anti. The first time I heard Work I was sort of underwhelmed, but this is honestly the biggest grower of a song I've ever experienced. I slowly but surely became obsessed with this track and still listen to it daily. And the two videos in one was a cool idea as well.
We then got the full album not very long after, first leaking on Tidal and then being released later in the week. I was blown away with how much Rihanna has matured and the level of experimentation on this album. It was nice to see her branch out into new genres and always stay on the forefront of pop music. Needed Me instantly became my favourite song of the album from the beginning, and the video is fierce as well.
Rihanna continued to have a successful year with her collaboration with Calvin Harris. This Is What You Came For became an instant hit for me as I would play it non stop. And with the video already at a billion views on Vevo shows how truly powerful she is. I'm so proud of Rihanna persevering with this album after all the setbacks and truly had an iconic year. When the Navy say her reign just won't let up, listen to them, cause she remains slaying the game better than your fave can.
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Top Ten Artists of 2016
#2 - Rihanna
After a very long delay, more than a year from the release of FourFiveSeconds, we finally received the new lead single to Rihanna's hotly anticipated album Anti. The first time I heard Work I was sort of underwhelmed, but this is honestly the biggest grower of a song I've ever experienced. I slowly but surely became obsessed with this track and still listen to it daily. And the two videos in one was a cool idea as well.
We then got the full album not very long after, first leaking on Tidal and then being released later in the week. I was blown away with how much Rihanna has matured and the level of experimentation on this album. It was nice to see her branch out into new genres and always stay on the forefront of pop music. Needed Me instantly became my favourite song of the album from the beginning, and the video is fierce as well.
Rihanna continued to have a successful year with her collaboration with Calvin Harris. This Is What You Came For became an instant hit for me as I would play it non stop. And with the video already at a billion views on Vevo shows how truly powerful she is. I'm so proud of Rihanna persevering with this album after all the setbacks and truly had an iconic year. When the Navy say her reign just won't let up, listen to them, cause she remains slaying the game better than your fave can.
With the minor setback being Focus released last October and Donutgate occurring, ATRL was certain that Ariana was over and could never get another smash hit. With the release of her album Dangerous Woman, ATRL was clearly proved wrong. She dropped the lead title track back in March, which debuted in the top ten of the Hot 100 which solidified her record as the only female to have all her lead singles debut in the top ten, also achieved by Focus which was later downgraded to a buzz single. The Grammy nominated song displayed massive longevity on the charts and on radio, has become one of her biggest solo hits being about to sell one million records in the US and is a career defining song for her.
Following the release of the lead we were blessed with 3 promo singles, the first being Be Alright, the second being Let Me Love You featuring Lil Wayne and then Into You, which was upgraded to second single. Into You became an instant ATRL favourite due it being referred to as pop perfection. The grinding synth, the explosive bridge, the slaying vocals. Quickly becoming a fan favourite, the song was a slow burner on the charts and streaming, accruing 300m streams on Spotify and on YouTube.
Following the release of Into You came the release of the album. Instantly becoming one of my faves of her and of the year, the album showcased her maturity, her growth as a pop artist and her willingness to explore adult topics like sex. Side to Side became the third single and is shaping up to be the biggest hit from the era, with a video thats getting an insane amount of views, a higher average per day than Shake It Off, Roar and Blank Space did during the same time period, and is currently #1 on Pop Radio. I'm so god damn proud for my queen who despite all odds, has continued to defy expectations, release a perfect album, get two Grammy nominations and has now just slayed her performance of Hairspray. I cannot wait to hear AG4 next year and to continue being her stan to follow and support her as she evolves into the main pop girl we know she can be.
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Top Ten Artists of 2016
#1 - Ariana Grande
With the minor setback being Focus released last October and Donutgate occurring, ATRL was certain that Ariana was over and could never get another smash hit. With the release of her album Dangerous Woman, ATRL was clearly proved wrong. She dropped the lead title track back in March, which debuted in the top ten of the Hot 100 which solidified her record as the only female to have all her lead singles debut in the top ten, also achieved by Focus which was later downgraded to a buzz single. The Grammy nominated song displayed massive longevity on the charts and on radio, has become one of her biggest solo hits being about to sell one million records in the US and is a career defining song for her.
Following the release of the lead we were blessed with 3 promo singles, the first being Be Alright, the second being Let Me Love You featuring Lil Wayne and then Into You, which was upgraded to second single. Into You became an instant ATRL favourite due it being referred to as pop perfection. The grinding synth, the explosive bridge, the slaying vocals. Quickly becoming a fan favourite, the song was a slow burner on the charts and streaming, accruing 300m streams on Spotify and on YouTube.
Following the release of Into You came the release of the album. Instantly becoming one of my faves of her and of the year, the album showcased her maturity, her growth as a pop artist and her willingness to explore adult topics like sex. Side to Side became the third single and is shaping up to be the biggest hit from the era, with a video thats getting an insane amount of views, a higher average per day than Shake It Off, Roar and Blank Space did during the same time period, and is currently #1 on Pop Radio. I'm so god damn proud for my queen who despite all odds, has continued to defy expectations, release a perfect album, get two Grammy nominations and has now just slayed her performance of Hairspray. I cannot wait to hear AG4 next year and to continue being her stan to follow and support her as she evolves into the main pop girl we know she can be.