Rihanna's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

FlyNicki Minaj ft. Rihanna31rank/position

Nicki Minaj – Fly ft. Rihanna

A true collaboration of today’s Black singer queens, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna.

It’s a song that celebrates hard workers who strive to move forward, even though the path is surely not an easy one.

It’s also a perfect track for freshmen about to embark on a new chapter.

BELIEVE ITPARTYNEXTDOOR & Rihanna32rank/position

PARTYNEXTDOOR & Rihanna – BELIEVE IT (Official Audio)

PartyNextDoor, a multi-talented singer-songwriter and producer from Ontario, Canada, is also known as the first artist signed to OVO SOUND, the label founded around Drake.

Released in March 2020, this track has been generating huge buzz for featuring Rihanna, who had been away from the music scene for a while.

Over a subdued track, the song explores trust between a man and a woman.

The hook where Rihanna sings “make me believe” is especially striking—many men might find it all too relatable.

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Rihanna – Birthday Cake (Audio)

Rihanna, an artist from Barbados, is internationally renowned and hugely popular in Japan as well.

She originally debuted as a reggae artist, but later shifted her style several times, from R&B to dance music.

Her track “Birthday Cake” fully embraces a dance music style, gaining popularity with its intense sound—far removed from the catchy melodies typical of standard birthday songs.

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Rihanna – Born Again

Rihanna, a singer known for R&B-leaning tracks like “Umbrella” and “Don’t Stop the Music,” also has a lot of great ballads.

Among them, “Born Again” has an interesting progression and would be a really cool song to sing at karaoke.

It starts with a quiet piano, then the mood shifts a bit in the middle, and a low-pitched melody appears repeatedly.

If you’re a woman with a naturally low voice, it’s definitely worth a try!

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Cheers (Drink To That)Rihanna35rank/position

Rihanna – Cheers (Drink To That)

Raise your glass and celebrate tonight! The perfect song for that mood is Rihanna’s party anthem.

Featured on her 2010 album Loud and released as a single in August 2011, it peaked at No.

7 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Its catchy hook—sampling Avril Lavigne’s “I’m with You”—sticks in your head and begs to be sung along to.

The groove of the guitars blends seamlessly with Caribbean heat in the beat, letting you feel the weekend’s freedom with your whole body.

With its message of forgetting the bad stuff and toasting the night away, it’s an ideal pick to amp up a birthday party.

It’s also great when you want a chic, grown-up vibe or a lively celebration with friends!

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Rihanna – Disturbia

If you’re looking for a dance song perfect for Halloween, I recommend “Disturbia.” It’s a track themed around fear and anxiety.

Beyond the lyrics, the screams woven into the song will definitely amp up the Halloween vibe.

The song is by the global superstar Rihanna.

In the music video, she appears in eerie costumes, so be sure to check that out too.

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HigherRihanna37rank/position

Higher

In figure skating, classical and other traditional music is often used because it pairs well with the sport, but pop music is no exception.

Rihanna’s “Higher” is crafted with a classic sound reminiscent of 1960s soul music and is built throughout on an intensely passionate melody.

The combination of vocals so passionate they could melt the ice and the beautiful dance of figure skating is a perfect match.

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I Just Don’t Feel Like Christmas Without YouRihanna38rank/position

Rihanna – I Just Don’t Feel Like Christmas Without You / with lyrics on screen

Apparently, it’s an unreleased track and can only be found on YouTube.

It’s a rare one.

Speaking of Rihanna, she usually gives off a mischievous, tomboyish, and energetic vibe, but in this song she comes across as purely girly.

It’s super cute, so give it a listen.

Kiss It BetterRihanna39rank/position

Rihanna – Kiss It Better (Explicit)

A mid-tempo R&B power ballad released by Rihanna in 2016.

It became a hit worldwide, reaching No.

1 on the charts in the United States and Belgium.

The moody black-and-white music video was directed by British fashion photographer Craig McDean.

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Rihanna – Man Down

While it carries a touch of edginess, this is a song by Rihanna that, in terms of texture, stands as a high-quality track that has given rise to many classic hits.

Its strong name recognition has helped shape it into a work that many Japanese listeners can embrace, and its worldview—well-suited even to the cherry-blossom viewing season—is a key element of the piece.