The music of Barbados-born singer Rihanna--a breezy blend of hip-hop, commercial pop, and Caribbean flavors--made her a bona fide superstar before the age of 20. Given her immediate success, one had to wonder if Rihanna would be a flash in the pan, but her third album, 2007's GOOD GIRL GONE BAD, is a winner. Interestingly, Rihanna sticks to more straightforward dance-pop designed for the club and the singles charts. More interesting still, she pulls it off with assurance and skill. Jay-Z appears on the album's lead single, "Umbrella," an irresistible, stomping dance anthem that does exactly what a single should. Another highlight is "Shut Up and Drive," which works a powerful groove based around a sample of New Order's "Blue Monday."
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TRACK LISTING
1 Umbrella 4:35
2 Push Up on Me 3:15
3 Don't Stop the Music 4:27
4 Breakin' Dishes 3:20
5 Shut Up and Drive 3:33
6 Hate That I Love You / Ne-Yo 3:38
7 Say It 4:10
8 Sell Me Candy 2:46
9 Lemme Get That 3:41
10 Rehab 4:54
11 Question Existing 4:06
12 Good Girl Gone Bad 3:35
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