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Rihanna – We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris

A soulful work by Rihanna that sings of a glimmer of love found in a place without hope, carried by an electro-house beat.

The love that blossoms between two people in a desperate environment is portrayed as beautifully as a shining diamond.

At the same time, the peril of a romance slipping into a negative spiral—addiction and violence—comes through in the powerful beats and synthesizer sounds.

Released in September 2011 as the lead single from the album “Talk That Talk,” it spent ten consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

Her performance at the Grammys in February 2012 captivated the audience.

This song resonates deeply with anyone experiencing the joys and pains of love, or those who wish to reflect on a past romance.

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Rihanna – Birthday Cake (Audio)

The birthday song sung by diva Rihanna is a little sexy and aggressive.

A birthday in your twenties.

It’s great to forget about dieting and gorge yourself on your favorite cakes at an all-you-can-eat cake buffet, but it might also be nice to work up the courage to ask that special someone out to dinner.

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Rihanna – Diamonds

No, no, no—there’s no way you can sing a Rihanna song, right? I’m sure many of you think that.

It’s true that a lot of her songs are R&B or reggaeton, so they’re not easy to sing.

But this song is different.

Listen closely.

Even when it hits the chorus, the voltage doesn’t really rise—meaning there’s no shouting.

On top of that, there aren’t many spots where you need to use vibrato.

And furthermore, there aren’t many places where you need to use runs—the kind of “kobu-shi” we say in Japanese.

In short, as long as you capture the vibe, this is the kind of song that will sound cool.

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Rihanna – Where Have You Been

It’s a song that asks, “Where are you now?” to someone who makes you happy.

In the music video, Rihanna is portrayed as Snow White, complete with seven dwarfs.

It’s a dance tune entirely different from Disney’s, but perhaps a girl’s heart is the same everywhere.

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Calvin Harris, Rihanna – This Is What You Came For (Official Video)

This time, Calvin collaborated with Rihanna, who always draws attention every time a new song drops.

The sound of this track is just plain cool, with a great groove, making it perfect for clubs—it’s already become a staple dance track of 2016.