New Rihanna

I haven't always been a fan of Rihanna. Yup I said it. I bought Music of the Sun back in 2005, and yeah...it was cute. Had a few good tracks but overall I wanted my money back. She tricked me with her sophomore album, A Girl Like Me. I loved "S.O.S." but was once again disappointed with the rest of the album. Then something happened. She pulled a complete 180 and decided that she was going to cut her hair, be herself, and not conform to the cute little island girl that everyone wanted her to be. Lucky for her, and us, the new and approve Riri, though sexy and bold, was still easily marketable. I ended up loving Good Girl Gone Bad and even trying to emulate Rihanna's rocker style (Chopped my hair ALL off and looked damn good if I may say so myself). Moral of the story, I have love for Miss Robyn Rihanna Fenty. With that being said, I can now guiltlessly let you in on a little secret: RIHANNA HAS LOST HER DAMN MIND!

We all know that 2009 has not been her best year. I shouldn't have to mention the mess a certain singer/dancer/Ike Turner fan subjected her too. Yes, she has certainly, as my mother likes to say "gone through". However, and believe me I am trying my HARDEST to not come off as being insensitive when I say this, that's no excuse for this garbage that she's trying to pass off as music.

Rihanna is reportedly working on her new album, Rated R, which is supposed to drop November 23rd off this year. The first single off of the album is entitled "Russian Roulette” and for some reason I thought it would be another one of her infamous club-bangers...WRONG! Just listen and tell me what you think.

(Pssst. It's ARTEMIS J)