It’s been a long nine years since Rihanna last released an album, and fans are still eagerly waiting for her next musical project.
To mark the anniversary of Anti, her groundbreaking 2016 album, the superstar shared a nostalgic video montage on social media.
A Trip Down Memory Lane with Anti
Rihanna posted a clip set to the opening track of Anti, “Consideration,” featuring SZA.
The video offered a glimpse into her sultry performances and music videos from that era, reminding fans of how iconic her presence was during that time.
Rihanna captioned the post with “happy ANTIversary” and added a red balloon emoji, a sweet nod to the album’s enduring legacy.
The album was a massive success, dominating the charts with hits like “Work,” “Kiss It Better,” and “Love on the Brain.”
Anti spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and held its place on the chart for an impressive 456 weeks, showcasing its lasting impact on the music scene.
A New Era of Sound for Rihanna
Anti marked a shift in Rihanna’s music, as she moved away from her pop roots and embraced a more experimental, genre-blending sound.
Critics and fans alike praised the album, cementing its place as one of her best works to date.
While Rihanna’s musical career has taken a backseat in recent years, she’s kept herself busy with her Fenty empire, expanding her beauty, fashion, and lingerie lines.
She even performed at the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show, showcasing her versatility as an entertainer.
Fans Still Craving New Music
While Rihanna’s business ventures have flourished, her music career has been relatively quiet.
She released “Lift Me Up” for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which earned her an Oscar and Grammy nomination, but fans are still eagerly waiting for a full album.
South African fans, in particular, have been vocal about their anticipation, with many taking to social media to express both love and frustration.
One fan tweeted, “We love you, Ri, but at this point, we need new music like we need water.”
Another added, “Rihanna’s been giving us makeup, lingerie, and perfumes, but sis, we need the album. Please.”
Teases and Hopes for R9
Rihanna has teased new music over the years, but so far, nothing has materialized.
In April 2024, she told Interview magazine that she had “a lot of visual ideas” for her ninth album but hadn’t yet found the right songs to match.
“Maybe the visual ideas are leading me to the songs that I need to make,” she explained.
In June, she revealed she was “starting over.”
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Rihanna admitted, “I don’t want to neglect the songs that I have.
I want to go back and listen to stuff with new ears.
I have been working on the album for so long that I kinda put all that stuff aside, and now I’m prepared to go back in the studio. I’m gonna start — give me a second!”
Still the Queen of Music and Style
Even with the long wait for her next album, Rihanna remains one of the biggest music icons of our time.
Her influence spans far beyond music, touching fashion, beauty, and entrepreneurship.
Fans continue to hold out hope for R9, the much-anticipated follow-up to Anti, while keeping the party going with her past hits.
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