Rihanna Trivia
'Break It Off' was thought to be the third single from 'A Girl Like Me' but was replaced with We Ride'. 'Break It Off' will become Sean Paul's single in October of 2006.
On 'A Girl Like Me', 'We Ride' is Rihanna's favorite song.
'Unfaithful' is based on a relationship Rihanna had when she was 14-years-old. Her relationship "was not physical" though.
Christina Milian was originally asked to record S.O.S. (written by
Jonathan Rotem) by Def Jam but she declined. Rihanna was then offered
to record it.
In the Philippines, 'If It's Lovin' That You Want' became Rihanna's
first #1 single.
In 2006, Rihanna received two Video Music Award nominations for "Best
New Artist" and "Viewer's Choice" for 'S.O.S.'.
Rihanna appeared on 'All My Children' and performed 'Kisses Don't Lie'
and 'S.O.S.'.
Her second album, 'A Girl Like Me', debuted at #5 in the United
States.
Her second album, 'A Girl Like Me', was released less than eight months after her debut album, 'Music of the Sun'.
Her musical influences include Dancehall, Pop, Reggae, and Soca.
She has two brothers Rorrey and Rajad.
She has a few tattoos, including a pisces sign behind her right ear and music notes on her right foot.
Her second album 'A Girl Like Me' recently reached platinum.
She sold a million copies worldwide of her debut Music Of The Sun.
Her obvious talent impressed Def Jam Records CEO Jay-Z enough for the
label to sign her to a 6 album contract at the young age of 16.
She was discovered by producer Evan Rogers (known for work with
Christina Aguilera, *NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, and others).
Def Jam's contract offer was so strong that Rihanna turned down
meetings with other major record labels.
Her song 'Unfaithful', a slow ballad very different from Rihanna's
earlier work, addresses the feelings of guilt a girl faces as she
cheats on her boyfriend.
Rihanna's latest album was leaked onto the internet via illegal
download sites.
The lead single off her album 'A Girl Like Me', "S.O.S." was recorded
for her recent endorsement deal with Nike.
She had a cameo role in 'Bring It On 3: All or Nothing'.
In 2006, Rihanna landed several endorsement deals, including ones for
Nike and J.C. Penney.
She was recently on tour with Gwen Stefani, who is well known for her
cutting edge genre between pop and hip-hop.
She was discovered by music producer Evan Rogers while he was
vacationing in Barbados with his wife Jackie.
She won the Miss Combermere Pageant in 2004 at her school.
She performed Mariah Carey's 'Hero' at her school's talent show.
She attended Charles F. Broome Memorial School and Combermere School,
which is a sixth form school similar to technical school in the United
States.
Her musical inspirations include Alicia Keys, Beyoncé Knowles, and
Mariah Carey.
She is signed to Def Jam Records.
She once said she would risk her life for her mother and her brother.
She is of African, Creole and Guyanese descent.
She's addicted to shopping and owns over 100 pairs of shoes.
She is 5'8" tall.
The only Rihanna song not available on CD is "Bring It Back". It
might've been a demo or just unreleased on CD.
Rihanna has worked with Sizzla, Rupee, J-Status, Memphis Bleek, and
Kardinal Offishall on duets.
Rihanna worked with Ne-Yo on her sophomore album,' A Girl Like Me'.
