She should just released it. Having a number 1 album isn't important. It's all about sales. And even though Adele will dominate. She can still sell enough to go platinum.
She should've released it soon after 45S. Now she's waited too long and would probably need another hit if she's going to release the album this quarter. I don't see her doing a surprise release - as in just putting it up on itunes unannounced - it wouldn't really be a "surprise" at this point since people have been waiting for the album all year, a fair amount of promotion has been done and 3 singles have already been released.
Why is Jay Z the one picking a date for her album?
This story doesn't seem right to me.
If true i guess that means it's done.
Just release it.
Maybe because he manages/owns her right now? Maybe because Rihanna's album now belongs to the label that he owns and Def Jam is now going to simply take care of distribution?
wow can't believe this is the same girl that did yearly releases a few years ago
anyhow she should just release the album on her usual november release to pick up extra holidays sales even if she doesn't get number 1, as we all know adele is going to block everything for the next couple of months, she should take advantage of the holiday season
She wasted so much time. Tragic the album will most likely flop now. Tidal ruined her career. She's no longer relevant and no one is checking for Anti.
Rihanna's team screwed this release up so badly. Every week is packed now (Adele, 1D, Justin Bieber), and we don't even know when Ariana or Kanye are dropping their albums yet.
Her best bet for a #1 album is November 6, which is probably too soon. There isn't even a new single to launch this album off of either.