Rihanna’s Unfiltered Revelations: A Journey Back to Music
In a rare and candid interview with Harper’s Bazaar magazine, music icon Rihanna unveils her transformative journey back to the music realm after a nine-year hiatus. Reflecting on her evolution, she reveals:
"I think music is my freedom. I just came to that realization. I just cracked the code on what I really want to do for my next body of work. I am actually feeling really good about this."
Defying Expectations, Transcending Genres
Contrary to fan speculations about a Caribbean-centric album, Rihanna asserts:
"There’s no genre now, that’s why I waited. Every time, I was just like, No, it’s not me. It’s not right. It’s not matching my growth. It’s not matching my evolution. I can’t do this. I can’t stand by this. I can’t perform this for a year on tour."
Emphasizing the significance of her eight-year break, she states:
"After a while, I looked at it, and I was like, this much time away from music needs to count for the next thing everyone hears. It has to count. It has to matter. I have to show them the worth in the wait."
Finding Her Artistic Haven
After years of exploring different musical directions, Rihanna has finally discovered the sound that resonates with her soul:
"I know it’s not going to be anything that anybody expects. And it’s not going to be commercial or radio digestible. It’s going to be where my artistry deserves to be right now. I feel like I’ve finally cracked it, girl!"
Motherhood and Music: A Balancing Act
Despite the demands of motherhood, Rihanna remains dedicated to her music:
"I’ve been in the studio the whole eight years, but a potential new sound didn’t hit me right away. I was searching for it. I went through phases of what I wanted to do. This kind of album, not that album."
Pharrell’s Influence and Her Sons’ Magic
Rihanna credits Pharrell Williams for inspiring her son Riot’s unique name. She also offers rare glimpses into their personalities:
"RZA is just an empath. He’s so magical. He loves music. He loves melody. He loves…anything, Rihanna revealed to the magazine. And Riot, he’s just hilarious. When he wakes up, he starts to squeal, scream. Not in a crying way. He just wants to sing."
A$AP Rocky: The Devoted Father
Describing her partner’s fatherhood, Rihanna gushes:
"The greatest thing about my boyfriend is seeing him be a dad and his pureness and charm…I’m annoyed because my sons sometimes just live for him more than they live for me…I don’t know where he came from, dude."
Rihanna’s return to music is not merely a comeback; it is a testament to her unwavering passion and her ability to evolve and defy expectations. As she embarks on this new chapter, fans eagerly await the transformative sonic experience that she has been meticulously crafting.
