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Discussion: Rihanna's Writing Credits
Member Since: 4/24/2012
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Originally posted by Drais•▲iko
Well Rihanna definitely has "other" talents.
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Originally posted by Dark Miracles
Yeah, seems like it. But it's not like the general public really cares, sadly.
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Funny, because Katy can write all she likes but most critics don't respect her as much as Rihanna. I wonder why.......
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Originally posted by Rigalo
Yes, most would consider being the number one digital artist ever to be some kinda talent.
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That would be an "achievement" dear
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Member Since: 8/27/2011
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Originally posted by Drais•▲iko
That would be an "achievement" dear
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I'm genuinely sorry you're not used to bragging about achievements like that one
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Member Since: 5/3/2010
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Originally posted by Drais•▲iko
That would be an "achievement" dear
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Bitch
But anyways no, clearly Rihanna is lacking in the writing department but she shouldn't be discredited for that. Brit and Bey and many other legends don't write, and they still get praise. And I'd rather Rih just not write at all if it sounded like some of the things that other popstars do.
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Member Since: 7/22/2012
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Originally posted by TOASTY
i agree...she's a singer and not a songwriter. I'm merely bringing up a top of discussion...but @ the same time, if the contribution is so insignificant (not saying that rih's are...but they seemingly are), why be credited @ all and create the illusion that you are a songwriter?
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Well she is not credited in every single song in her entire discography (mainly in Rated R) but, big time artists can't help it if the general public thinks they put in a lot of work into the writing process when some don't. It's just expected because when people think of singers they automatically think song-writers because back then almost every famous artist in the music industry wrote their lyrics or melody, but I do see where you're coming from.
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Member Since: 8/16/2011
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Her contributions aren't brought up so it's hard to discuss how much she contributes
And why are Beyonce and Britney being mentioned, they have nothing to do with the topic
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Member Since: 8/16/2011
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Rihanna, contrary to common belief, actually has input on her music.
Her credits on RR: composer(9 songs), executive producer, art direction, design.
Her credits on Loud: art direction, creative director, design, executive producer
Her credits on TTT: executive producer, songwriter(6 songs)
+4 writing credits on AGLM amd MOTS each.
And she;s not the last credited writer on none of the TTT tracks. And all those credits mean that she has a hand in deciding her image, (there's a reason they don't exist on her first two albums). And if her songwrting credits were fake, she would have taken some credits on LOUD, dontcha think?
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Member Since: 12/7/2011
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Originally posted by rihannafan
Rihanna, contrary to common belief, actually has input on her music.
Her credits on RR: composer(9 songs), executive producer, art direction, design.
Her credits on Loud: art direction, creative director, design, executive producer
Her credits on TTT: executive producer, songwriter(6 songs)
And she;s not the last credited writer on none of the TTT tracks. And all those credits mean that she has a hand in deciding her image, (there's a reason they don't exist on her first two albums). And if her songwrting credits were fake, she would have taken some credits on LOUD, dontcha think?
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She also has a few credits on AGLM, Break It Off in particular
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Originally posted by Drais•▲iko
That would be an "achievement" dear
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Member Since: 10/7/2011
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She has very few credits and when she does write its very minor.
She lacks heavily in that area.
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Member Since: 8/1/2012
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Originally posted by SLAYANNA NAVY
Funny, because Katy can write all she likes but most critics don't respect her as much as Rihanna. I wonder why.......
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More than half of Rihanna's Grammys were won because she was in collab with big hiphop artists, just saying. Perry doesn't get much respect from critics because she focuses on writing lightweight hit pop songs, even though she can write songs more suited for critical acclaim such as TOY and basically all of her ballads that just get ignored. Don't try bringing other artists into this because you can't find a decent argument to defend your fave please.
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Member Since: 7/22/2012
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Originally posted by abc1990
Her contributions aren't brought up so it's hard to discuss how much she contributes
And why are Beyonce and Britney being mentioned, they have nothing to do with the topic
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+1 this is a thread about Rihanna not about anybody else but comparisons are expected and brought up regardless.
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Originally posted by Rigalo
Bitch
But anyways no, clearly Rihanna is lacking in the writing department but she shouldn't be discredited for that. Brit and Bey and many other legends don't write, and they still get praise. And I'd rather Rih just not write at all if it sounded like some of the things that other popstars do.
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Hold up there sis! FYI King B does write most of her songs so don't go there.
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Member Since: 1/11/2012
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Originally posted by rihannafan
Rihanna, contrary to common belief, actually has input on her music.
Her credits on RR: composer(9 songs), executive producer, art direction, design.
Her credits on Loud: art direction, creative director, design, executive producer
Her credits on TTT: executive producer, songwriter(6 songs)
+4 writing credits on AGLM.
And she;s not the last credited writer on none of the TTT tracks. And all those credits mean that she has a hand in deciding her image, (there's a reason they don't exist on her first two albums). And if her songwrting credits were fake, she would have taken some credits on LOUD, dontcha think?
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Nobody is denying that she has a hand in it, this discussion is about HOW MUCH she does.
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Member Since: 8/16/2011
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Originally posted by SLAYANNA NAVY
She also has a few credits on AGLM, Break It Off in particular
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fixed it. They can talk as much as they want, the receipts are there
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Member Since: 12/7/2011
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Originally posted by Dark Miracles
More than half of Rihanna's Grammys were won because she was in collab with big hiphop artists, just saying. Perry doesn't get much respect from critics because she focuses on writing lightweight hit pop songs, even though she can write songs more suited for critical acclaim such as TOY and basically all of her ballads that just get ignored.
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At least she can get them #oops
Maayyybbee Katy should just grow up and then she might get a chance to fill that lonely space on her shelve
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Member Since: 1/11/2012
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Originally posted by TOASTY
i agree...she's a singer and not a songwriter. I'm merely bringing up a top of discussion...but @ the same time, if the contribution is so insignificant (not saying that rih's are...but they seemingly are), why be credited @ all and create the illusion that you are a songwriter?
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$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ so she can get more money.
That's why a lot of stans respect Britney for not taking credit if she doesn't contribute significantly.
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Member Since: 8/16/2011
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Originally posted by ethan
Nobody is denying that she has a hand in it, this discussion is about HOW MUCH she does.
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I talked about that too. If she actually did steal credits, then why doesn't she have any credit on GGGB and LOUD? Did she decide to have a conscious in these two eras?
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Member Since: 7/21/2007
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Originally posted by Chickenchiki
You're just making assumptions. Maybe she contributes more than she's given credit for.
She's like Britney in the sense she's not very vocal about her contributions. But people who have worked with Britney say she doesn't take credits for songs in which she doesn't contribute enough. As for Rihanna we don't know how much she writes.
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both are in the same boat though
noone really knows how much they actually contribute to their music. Britney was credited for the Britney album yet she sounds more involved on Blackout despite not being credited
plus the executive produced Blackout with only 2 writing credits ... she must had some input
im guessing its the same with rihanna, if she doesnt write the music she is at least involed in production
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Member Since: 10/7/2011
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Originally posted by SLAYANNA NAVY
At least she can get them #oops
Maayyybbee Katy should just grow up and then she might get a chance to fill that lonely space on her shelve
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True, she already has more than half of Rihanna's total awards with two albums.
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