Rihanna‘s songs have changed pop culture forever. That doesn’t mean she thinks all of them are great. She had mixed feelings about her first single, coating it to a nursery rhyme. One of the song’s writers said the tune would set her on the path to becoming pop culture royalty.
Rihanna wasn’t too impressed with 1 song when she heard it over the phone
“Pon de Replay” was co-written by Alisha Brooks, Vada Nobles, Carl Sturken, and Evan Rogers. It’s not one of the more sophisticated tunes in her catalog but it’s undeniably catchy. On top of that, artists rarely debut with their best work. During a 2020 interview with Vulture, Rogers revealed that Rihanna had misgivings about the track. “I played it for Rihanna over the phone,” he recalled. “She was like ‘Uncle Ev, it sounds like a nursery rhyme. I like it, but I don’t know.
Rihanna wasn’t too impressed with 1 song when she heard it over the phone
“Pon de Replay” was co-written by Alisha Brooks, Vada Nobles, Carl Sturken, and Evan Rogers. It’s not one of the more sophisticated tunes in her catalog but it’s undeniably catchy. On top of that, artists rarely debut with their best work. During a 2020 interview with Vulture, Rogers revealed that Rihanna had misgivings about the track. “I played it for Rihanna over the phone,” he recalled. “She was like ‘Uncle Ev, it sounds like a nursery rhyme. I like it, but I don’t know.
- 3/15/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
To celebrate the release of Rihanna's new album Unapologetic, Digital Spy is looking back over her previous six albums, rating them from least to most favourite. After covering the bottom three records earlier this week, find out where we placed the final ones below: 3. Loud
Released: November 15, 2010
Singles: 'Only Girl (In the World)', 'What's My Name?', 'S&M', 'California King Bed', 'Man Down', 'Cheers (Drink To That)'
Chart peak: UK: No. 2 Us: No. 3
Producers: Rihanna, Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers, Alex da Kid, The Runners, Stargate, Tricky Stewart, Soundz Following the dark and moody Rated R, Rihanna took a more light-hearted approach to the aptly-titled Loud. The set's Stargate-helmed lead single 'Only Girl (In The World)' was (more)...
Released: November 15, 2010
Singles: 'Only Girl (In the World)', 'What's My Name?', 'S&M', 'California King Bed', 'Man Down', 'Cheers (Drink To That)'
Chart peak: UK: No. 2 Us: No. 3
Producers: Rihanna, Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers, Alex da Kid, The Runners, Stargate, Tricky Stewart, Soundz Following the dark and moody Rated R, Rihanna took a more light-hearted approach to the aptly-titled Loud. The set's Stargate-helmed lead single 'Only Girl (In The World)' was (more)...
- 11/16/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Those who have only just fully digested Rihanna's latest album Talk That Talk may be as exhausted as they are excited that she is releasing a new album next week. The forthcoming studio set, titled Unapologetic, marks the star's seventh studio album in eight years; it's a rare and impressive feat by today's music industry standards. To celebrate and take stock, we've looked back over her previous six albums, in order of our least to most favourite. After all, it wouldn't feel right if there wasn't a little controversy involved, right? 6. Music of the Sun
Released: August 29, 2005
Singles: 'Pon De Replay', 'You Don't Love Me (No No No)'
Chart peak: UK: No. 35, Us: No. 10
Producers: Carl Sturken, Evan Rodgers, Stargate, Spanador, Vada Nobles, Full Force, Poke & Tone, D. "Supa Dups" (more)...
Released: August 29, 2005
Singles: 'Pon De Replay', 'You Don't Love Me (No No No)'
Chart peak: UK: No. 35, Us: No. 10
Producers: Carl Sturken, Evan Rodgers, Stargate, Spanador, Vada Nobles, Full Force, Poke & Tone, D. "Supa Dups" (more)...
- 11/14/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Those who have only just fully digested Rihanna's latest album Talk That Talk may be as exhausted as they are excited that she is releasing a new album next week. The forthcoming studio set, titled Unapologetic, marks the star's seventh studio album in eight years; it's a rare and impressive feat by today's music industry standards. To celebrate and take stock, we've looked back over her previous six albums, in order of our least to most favourite. After all, it wouldn't feel right if there wasn't a little controversy involved, right? 6. Music of the Sun
Released: August 29, 2005
Singles: 'Pon De Replay', 'You Don't Love Me (No No No)'
Chart peak: UK: No. 35, Us: No. 10
Producers: Carl Sturken, Evan Rodgers, Stargate, Spanador, Vada Nobles, Full Force, Poke & Tone, D. "Supa Dups" (more)...
Released: August 29, 2005
Singles: 'Pon De Replay', 'You Don't Love Me (No No No)'
Chart peak: UK: No. 35, Us: No. 10
Producers: Carl Sturken, Evan Rodgers, Stargate, Spanador, Vada Nobles, Full Force, Poke & Tone, D. "Supa Dups" (more)...
- 11/14/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
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