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Rihanna can't be Beyonce’s successor for a few reasons. One, I believe Rihanna is trying to channel the rebellion of Madonna with the attitude of a Marilyn Monroe. I think Beyonce is our generation's Janet Jackson with the soul of Tina Turner. Both great artists, but I believe they can coexist without ever interfering in each other’s worlds.
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Everyone should read this.
I pretty much agree with everything said with that quote. Beyonce is on the level of Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin; fantastic singers who embraced their femininity and capitalized off of Girl Power anthems.
Rihanna is definitely more in line with Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, etc. Her music and videos are much more provocative than anything Beyonce has ever released.