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« Video: Ryan Leslie – ‘Dress You to Undress You’Ashanti Interviews Lupe Fiasco About ‘Food & Liquor II’ Album Cover »New Music: Rihanna – ‘Diamonds’![]() Seven years after making her debut with “Pon de Replay,” Rihanna continues to be an unstoppable force in music. With 11 No. 1 singles under her belt, the 24-year-old pop princess shines once again on “Diamonds,” the first single off her upcoming seventh album. Produced by Stargate and Benny Blanco, the dramatic tune boasts soaring vocals and an undeniable hook. “You’re not sad or dancing. You’re happy and hippie. It’s laid-back, but it’s hopeful,” Rihanna told Elvis Duran. “It gives me such a great feeling when I listen to it. The lyrics are very hopeful and positive, but it’s about love and the gears are a little different from what people would expect. I’m excited to surprise them sonically.” Aussie songwriter Sia penned the lyrics, which reference various drugs. “Palms rise to the universe/ As we, moonshine and molly/ Feel the warmth, we’ll never die/ We’re like diamonds in the sky,” sings the Bajan babe, who will launch her “Diamonds World Tour” in March. Does RiRi have another hit on her hands? Listen and sound off below.
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:03 am
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!
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dexlovesrih Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 5:06 am
@Rihannas Fan, yesssssss my queeeeeeeeeeeeen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:’-)
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Karruche Will Never Be Rihanna Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:51 am
@dexlovesrih,
I know this song is EVERYTHING and more!!!!! Rihanna always delivers and I’m sure this go #1!!! I love how she keeps coming with fire everytime and its always something unexpected! That Rihanna reign just wont let up.
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Hannah Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:41 am
@Rihannas Fan, RIHanna Del Rey
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Realist (Simple Minded Folks Irks Me) Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:32 am
i take it that you never listen to lana music this sound nothing like del rey but this just shows opinion is like an anus everyone has one. people are so quick to make something up or something they have read somewhere else and ran with it.
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KenBarbUK Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:48 am
@Realist (Simple Minded Folks Irks Me),
When She Says ‘Shine Bright Like A Diamond’ It Does Sound Like Lana Del Rey Abit
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Realist Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
@KenBarbUK, huh
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ashleigh Reply:
September 27th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
smh
chris shorts Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:13 pm
@KenBarbUK, i agree im a huge rihanna fan and i love love love lana this song reminded me alot of lana not in a bad way tho but i can see the lana reference
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KenBarbUK Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
@chris shorts, and it also sounds like Willow Smith
September 26th, 2012 at 5:04 am
looooveee it!!!!!
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:04 am
shes back!!!
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:) Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 5:07 am
@mikeylately, She never left…? She has an album out every year.
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JoJo Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:25 am
@:), GORL AHHAHAHAHA
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Adam Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:03 am
@:), lmao thank you
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MmmHmm Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:16 am
@mikeylately, YOU’RE CONFUSED
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Trent Reply:
September 27th, 2012 at 2:34 am
@mikeylately, Lmao know da girl Know she has an album out every year
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:04 am
yes rihanna is smashing all the competition right now. an icon!!!!!!!
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Justdr Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:50 am
@yeah, Tone your hyperbolic ass down. Lol. An icon she is NOT.
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Reality101 Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:28 am
@Justdr, Thank u…that’s a hyperbole if I ever heard one….icon? Lmao @ these pubescent children…#amess
I do like the song…it has a unique…almost timeless quality 2 it…go RiRi
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:06 am
Yessss another hit Rihanna definitely brings it
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:06 am
Great song, first time saying this to a Rihanna song.
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:06 am
I’m in tears. This is why I praise this woman so much. She keeps it fresh, keeps up excited each time. Absolutely amazing record. This is what u call a fucking first single. I praise u, I love u lord rih.
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BEDSTUYFLY Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:57 am
@Meme, SHE’S A GODDESS.
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Me Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:09 am
@Meme, I love me some Rih Rih. She is on my desktop, phone, notebook, and I know every lyric to every song…BUT SHE IS NOT ANSWERING MY PRAYERS, AND SHE DID NOT CREATE THIS EARTH, SHE DOES NOT KNOW YOU! She is a human. Imagine if you knew her…she would think you were LAME for walking around praising her and calling her Lord. She might even laugh at you. Stop living your life through her and find your own life.
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Meme Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:26 am
@Me, Rihanna does not answer my prayers, but neither do the heavenly gods. I don’t worship Rihanna because I want prayers answered, I worship her because she helped me through my darkest times. She inspirers me, lifts me up.
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Me Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:49 pm
@Meme, i can understand that she has gotten you through tough times. I am a music JUNKIE, and music has definitely helped me. Im just saying, please know where to draw the line. She a freaking person…she can only help so much.
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WayneRules2012 Reply:
September 28th, 2012 at 1:33 am
@Meme, shut up and dont say what you dont know. Who told you God dosen’t answer prayers!?!?! I pity you, u better give God a chance in your life, just give him a chance first then if he dosent answer your prayers come back here and tell me!
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WayneRules2012 Reply:
September 28th, 2012 at 1:35 am
@Me, i love you for giving @meme that answer! You answered him correctly lol
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Raj Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
@Meme, You ‘praise’ Rihanna and call her a ‘Lord?’ It’s all kinds of crazy on this blog today!
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ashleigh Reply:
September 27th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
love this comment
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kiki gor Reply:
November 1st, 2012 at 8:42 am
@Meme, you praisn herrr…damn…the devils agenda is wrkn great.without the guys who wrote every single number 1 hit, who would she be? So funny..u dont need talent these days to be faaaaamous!thanks I will definitely pass. Pop Queen….oh my gosh…that title dont suit her at all…i dnt knw y? SHe knoows it herself!㊣
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:06 am
this is cute
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:07 am
say what you want about rihanna but she is a MO’FUCCIN HUSTLER, SHE HUSTLE HARD
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da fan Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:38 am
@BrunoBruno, getting ppl to write 100% of yr music is not hustling.
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who gonna check me boo Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:25 am
@da fan, it is and everybody dont write their own music stop hating
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:07 am
If you don’t like it you are a pathetic C**T #JustSaying
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:08 am
Yaassssssssssssss GOOO OFFFF RIRI!!
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:09 am
Im not hearing what ya’ll are i guess, I hate it. the “shine bright like a diamond” part is annoying as hell. I was excited because I liked her last 2 albums. Hope the rest of the tracks are different.
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:09 am
this song is fucking beautiful :’)
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:11 am
BLAH….
NOTHING REVOULTIONARY…
NOTHING HIPPIE…
JUST PLAIN…
ITS NOT MASSIVE…
PON DE REPLY, S.O.S, UMBRELLA, RUSSIAN ROULETTE, ONLY GIRL, WE FOUND LOVE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>DIAMONDS…
THIS IS HER WEAKEST FIRST SINGLE YET!!!
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Shine Bright Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 5:45 am
@FACTS, it’s the same thing ya’ll (hood-hive) said about we found love, you don’t have to capitalize all your letters to get you point across you know but that’s bitter haters for you.
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Quest Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:14 am
@Shine Bright, Who’s really bitter, though? Calling the BeyHive “hood”? Bitch, sit. Ain’t nobody got time for your stupid, divisive ass.
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RealIssh Reply:
September 28th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Reached for the starssssssss .. I mean the diamonds . This is shyt was written by a 3 year old .
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Dreamteam Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:25 am
@FACTS, But its still gonna go to #1 so not so weak after all huh. Monster if u ask me
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BEDSTUYFLY Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:01 am
@FACTS, WE FOUND LOVE ALSO GOT LUKE WARM REVIEWS AT FIRST, THEN LOOK WHAT HAPPENED. IT FINE TO NOT LIKE THE SONG, BUT DONT ACT LIKE ITS NOT A CATCHY SINGLE & THAT RIHANNA’S VOCALS HAVE IMPROVED TREMENDOUSLY. RIHANNA IS HUSTLING HER CUTE ASS OFF, AND TO BE HONEST SHE COULD GIVE A FLYING FUCK WHAT NEGATIVE COMMENTS PEOPLE SAY ABOUT HER. SHE MADE $53 MILLION LAST YEAR, DO YOU THING YOUR COMMENT WILL HURT HER BANK ACCOUNT? NOPE NOT 1 BIT….. (sips tea)
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:12 am
Love it!!!!
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:12 am
I can’t listen to it until later. :(
I can’t wait! :D
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:) Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
@:), Wow! I was not expecting this! A pop ballad! And it’s great!
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:12 am
YASSSSSSSS SHE SLAYSSSS!!!
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:13 am
RIHANNA IS SERVING FOR THE GODS, This May Be Her Best Era to Date. the vocals were strong and beautiful. amazing, i loved it.
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:16 am
God i wish i was blown away but its kinda annoying but hopefully it goes to number 1, i dnt think ill buy it inless it grows on me
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x Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:35 am
@China, i second that and im not even dissin rih-rih. i see the potential in the song so hopefully it grows on me. love Rih
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:16 am
OHHH GOOOOD!! I loove it!!
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:17 am
Yes Slayanna kill the competition!
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:19 am
I love the dramatic darkness but yet happy motivating kinda vibe.. It’s beautiful
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:21 am
Supeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrr!!!
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:22 am
I love it
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:22 am
OHMYGOD
I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.
It’s really cute YES RIRI
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:22 am
Fiyahhhhhh
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:23 am
OMGGGGGGG!! IS INCREDIBLE!! I’M SO EXCITED
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:23 am
AMAZING! FEELING IT!!!! NO. 1! But… shes working WAY TOO HARD! CALM YO T!TS
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Gangstah4life Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 5:24 am
@Blobbie, I agree.. It’s aaaaaaaammmmaaaaazing.
But she should have a time off.. I mean she’s about to start a world tour again. The girl is working so damn hard.
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weirdaly Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 5:28 am
@Gangstah4life, lololololol… its HORRIIIIIBBBBBLLLLLLEEEEEE… i mean she worked TOO hard, that it backfired… wish she rest, and create something better
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:24 am
I like it a lot this is my type of music
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:26 am
yes! rihannna is winning on this tune. the deep meaningful lyrics and she sounds amazing
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:27 am
i love this girl so much..RIHANNA NAVY BABIE..
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:27 am
im not feeling this! its not r&b, pop, dance or anything… its horrible. :(
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:30 am
She has won me over, I can see me blasting this in my car.
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:31 am
hmmm…. well as she said I very surprised! lol its certainly different sonically but I kinda like it, to me it doesn’t scream instant smash but I guess that’s cuz I expected something else…. but the vibe and lyrics are dope! this should silence those that say she puts out generic fast food pop!! #rihannnanavy4life
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:31 am
yup, it’s gon be a hit. Rihanna is gifted with picking the right people to work with. It’s a new sound and I like it. She is giving us something different from her normal work. It will be her 12th #1, this gives me a fall/wintery feel. Perfect season to release such a song. Congrats Ri, not part of the #Navy but I love music.. and Diamonds is nice.
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:32 am
love it
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:33 am
this girl is a beast…this is a total radio hit…and for those who already think its annoying…thats the point of pop music…to annoy you to the point where you like it…all her songs are like it…but she a bad bitch…and pulls it off everytime…killin the game right now…it dont matter what anyone say…she know what she doin…
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:35 am
Blah
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:35 am
This song is amazing. She’s one step ahead of the rest in the pop industry. While everybody is busy calling David Guetta and RedOne. Rihanna is creating the next pop genre everybody’s gonna copy in a few months.
I love it how it’s so Lana Del Rey meets Sia meets Rihanna.
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:40 am
Great song! Now if only she wrote it herself. but she didn’t . So why the hell shoild the credit go to her? Even vocally she’s not of Gaga’s, Beyoncé’s and Christina Aguilera’s caliber, not even close to the older legends. So stop it with the praising. All she needs is to sing like a regular popstar and look pretty. Truthfully it’s not her career. It’s her management doing their job.
To be honest I do listen to all pop songs that come on the radio, I have never been too irritated by any music, but the praising is just~
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Lovelivelife Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:26 am
@Nikki Blitz, ????? So she’s suppose to sing generic pop songs is what you’re telling me. Ok…it’s people like you that hold no valuable opinion because one minute she generic the next minute she should look pretty and sing like everyone else. Well too bad she’s not everyone else. She Rihanna and she will always be more off to side that gaga… Whose voice is still questionable. An artist credibility isn’t measured by songwriting because even the most famous legends didn’t write all their music so stop tryna stunt like u were given credit when only your first statement was a compliment.
THE END
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who gonna check me boo Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
@Nikki Blitz, hun you jealous alot of artist dont write their own songs… you not wanting to give credit to rihanna lets us know she her success burns you up with pure simple hate and envy… girl carry on you aint the first and only hater
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Kim K Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 4:43 am
@Nikki Blitz, agreed at your comment… she is just another industry manufactured poptart who will be replaced by the next younger girl when RIRI gets too old and worn out. same thing happened with beyonce. those girls come a dime a dozen, cheap and easy to manipulate to make as much money off them as possible. but yeah i agree with you, so you’re not the only smart person on here ;)
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:40 am
Sounds like willow smith to me…and killing what competition?? “Your body” is WAY better than this…this is weak, nice concept tho….
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AllAmerykhanBoy Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:30 am
I Like This Willow Smith Song
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hood Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
@KingPhoenix, yo i swear i was thinking the same thing.watch that lil weirdo remake itt
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:41 am
incredible! reinventing herself bitches!
keeping it fresh.
It will drop in iTunes in a few, coming for Cici’s wig (Sorry single) she will be sorry for dropping a single, a day before Riri does haha.
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KingPhoenix Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 5:43 am
@boom boom, bitch please shut the fuck up…how is she coming for CiCi’s wig? WHEN “SORRY” IS R&B DUMBASS.!!! This is Pop.!! LEARN SOMETHING.!
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My name is oo Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:34 am
@boom boom, i’m so sick of your stupid ass! Ciara is better than rihtard! Rihtard is horrible with that pop trash. “Sorry” is R&B!
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Popmaster Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:20 am
@My name is oo, sorry is trash how dare you compared Ciaraflop to rihanna fU
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My name is oo Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:40 am
@Popmaster, i like rihanna’s songs. But when she sings live HELL NO.
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:42 am
Oh yea CIARA SORRY IS ON ITUNES.!!!! GO COP DAT, REAL R&B.!!!!
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Trilla Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:20 am
@KingPhoenix, ain’t nobody got time for dat! Lmfaooooo
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Real Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 6:54 am
@Trilla,
Shut up Ciara is a real musican and Rihanna is an Illuminati who cant sing !
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Matt Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 9:05 am
@Real, Thanks for the laugh….but “real” and “musician” should not be placed in the same sentence with Flop-Error’s name.
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BEDSTUYFLY Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:04 am
@KingPhoenix, REAL R&B. WHAT THE FUCK IS REAL R&B. DIDNT BEYONCE DO “REAL R&B”??? GUESS WHAT, IT WASN’T A COMMERCIAL SUCCESS. DONT GIVE ME THAT SHIT. AND 2ND, THIS RIHANNA TRACK IS CLEEEARLY POP/ROCK/CONTEMPORARY. R&B??? TAKE YO ASS DOWN TO CONCRETELOOP!
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:43 am
THAT RIHANNA REIGN JUST WONT LET UP!
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:) Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
@FXCKSHTUP, Yeah yeah!
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:45 am
I like it alot…but she kind of sounds like willow
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:46 am
I wouldn’t go as far as smashing the competition lol bit it is nice though
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:47 am
I love it .
Is so cute ..
Bravoooo,Rihanna .
OHG Voice is so beautiful . :)
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:51 am
Expected more this sucks stick to pop dance records
U don’t convince me on the personal type records
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:57 am
i think this is a great song for HER. i give it a solid 8. her instrument is not the strongest, but i actually hear the vocal improvement in this track, especially in the runs at the end.
also, i’m glad she’s working with sia, perhaps it will help her grow as an artist.
will it go to #1 across the globe, i highly doubt it…maybe somewhere in some random european country, and in barbados, of course.
i predict it goes to the top 10 at best and top 30 at least.
however…i’m already dreading the horrifying live performance of this song.
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Demmi Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:56 am
@pineapple,
Songs don’t go # 1 in Barbados dearie…Your ignorance is showing!!!!
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:00 am
why’d rapup say she references various drugs when only molly is openly referenced? Lol dramatic over exaggerating.
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:01 am
Lmao maybe she will finally get a number one album after 7 tries lmao
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:04 am
heard it first on z100 it’s AMAZINNG I TELL YAAAAA !!! #RIHANNANAVYYYYYYY !
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:06 am
Rihanna’s back bitches!
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:12 am
Rihanna this song is so hot!
I feel another number 1 coming on
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:13 am
I love Rihanna but this sound like Lady Gaga song :)
We shine bright like a diamond
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areyoufckingkiddingme85 Reply:
November 18th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
@rihannaaa navy, AGREED!!
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:14 am
Sounds like a Lana del Rey track
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:14 am
after listened it 10 time, i can of love it, & i think it gonna be a hit for sure!!! & the only think she need it is a great video!!
good job riri
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:16 am
It’s kool… Nothing spectac… But it’s Rihanna, you gotta like it because she’s hard not to like… I think it’ll grow on me
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:18 am
Pretty amazing
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:19 am
Didn’t love it first listen. I had high expectations for the single. It’s a good song, don’t get me wrong, but not a huge song. It will be huge because its Rihanna. Overall its a cool, laid back song. Love the strings in the second verse!
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:20 am
Is this a leftover Willow Smith song?
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:21 am
Hey, at least it isnt some dance song with a generic drop. She’s singing and its a good song.
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:22 am
Nope. Not feeling this. Sorry.
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:22 am
Yea ‘ It’s A Cute Song . & Will Be A Hit Of Course . Becuase she’s Rihanna . But All This Praise ? for What ‘ Sounds like a pop song & i didn’t hear no growth in vocals . Please thank god fir her team ‘ they desreve the highest award of all .
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:22 am
It’s weird that lil English accent she’s putting on but after two more listens I like it a little more already… After I learn the song I’ll probably be singing along with the English accent myself lol
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:29 am
I wanted and expected so much more. This would be better suited to the velvet tones of Kelly Rowland or the screeching curiosity of beyonce’s voice. In rihanna’s hands it sounds like a sia imitation. Clearly a very cheaply recorded vocal straight on tomboy sia’s vocals on the demo!
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:30 am
love u riri
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:30 am
Katy perry waut no….. Jessie j should’ve got this.
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:30 am
Rihanna never fails with a first single. “Diamonds” is solid.
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:37 am
singles queen
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:40 am
Boring
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:47 am
The Story Line of the song is beautiful… her vocals how laid back and synthy they are just DID It….
#RihannaIsQueen
she is ahead of her contemporaries.. she may not be a mariah vocally but sonically and choosing singles she just is EVERYTHING AND THEN SOME….
HATE THE GIRLS HUSTLE AS YOU WANT BUT SHE IS LIVING HER DREAMS….
AND IF YOU HATE THIS SONG PURELY ON THE BASIS THAT YO A BEY STAN IS PATHETIC.
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:51 am
What happened to her voice ? Ugly!
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ky savage Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:17 am
@Real, beat it beyonce stan u h8n hard to bad ur favorite gave up back wen Loud was #1
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fair maiden rihanna gate Reply:
September 27th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
@ky savage, LOUD wasn’t number tho
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:58 am
NO FOH! i will not accept this as a single. I shall wait for the next one.
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:02 am
omg, even i don’t rihannas like rihanna’s personality, i love everyone of her songs, she always does the best music. OK The Rated R Erea was not that good in my ears but we found love is the best song ever, umbrella, take a bow, california king bed, was also veeery great.
But this shit is boring! I wait for the second album single :/
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:02 am
who cares?????????????????
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:08 am
This is a monster song.
She always finds a way to get with great collaborators, who keep her one step ahead. SMASH, Queen Rih!
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:14 am
This song is a straight up smash that hook is undeniable. “Shine bright like a diamond, shine bright like a diamond”. This isnt my favorite Rihanna song but this damn sure will make it to #1 on Billboard easily.
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:16 am
LOVE IT!! :D
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Rihanna is the most unpredictable artist she’s not in a box. you never know what she’s coming with,but it always work. she’s the most versatile artist right out.
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Fact Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:23 am
@xedos, I just said the same. She is hands down the most versatile female artist ever. if were going off hits and talent she definately is. She may not be the best dancer but you dont have to be in order to dominate music. Her music seriously speaks for itself.
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:21 am
Rihanna is the most versatile female artist in the world she can go from a Dance Pop song, to an R&B song, to a reggae track, to alternative, to a ballad, to mid tempo effortlessly its amazing. This song just shows what else she can bring to the table. This is a worldwide smash record. Beyonce cant even!!!!!!!!
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ky savage Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:13 am
@Fact, amen
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bb8345 Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:20 am
@Fact, even though I like this song, you won’t read Beyoncé because Beyoncé has done it and did it way before rihanna! You silly Rihanna fans lol!!!
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Rachel Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:16 am
@bb8345, Rightttttttttttt
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Realist Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:39 am
@bb8345, o.O
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KaramelKisses Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
@bb8345, LOL! You betta’ tell ‘em. Why even bring B into the debate about a Rihanna song. The only thing Ri can claim is that she has 11 #1 singles. However in retrospect, that’s really not anything to brag about seeing as how people accept ANYTHING as good music nowadays. B’s taking a vacation w/ her husband & baby NOT thinking about ANY of you. But FYI she’ll be back next year (w/ another great Lady Gaga) w/ 2 albums (one being a soundtrack) & a movie (A Star is Born w/ Clint Eastwood). But thanks to ALL of you shouting out Beyonce on a Rihanna post. We love how you try (and I mean try) to make this lesser seem on par w/ the likes of B, Gaga & Adele. #nevaevahappenin’
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cass Reply:
September 27th, 2012 at 12:55 am
@KaramelKisses, LOL… BEY AND RIH ARE COOL… SO COOL THAT RIH IS BLUE’S GOD-MOM/BIG SISTER. YOU OVER HERE HATING.. SHE IS WINNING! YOU NEVER TALK ABOUT HOW RIH IS SUCCESFUL… LIKE I SAID BEY AND RIH ARE WINNING. DEAL WITH IT.
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KaramelKisses Reply:
September 27th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
@cass, WINNING? How old are you? Are you Charlie Sheen? I never said Ri didn’t hustle because she does … congrats! The point of my post was, don’t call Beyonce’s name on a Ri post. What does B have to do w/ this song? Nothing … she’s w/ her husband & child. I’m glad that B & Ri are cool, it’s good to see black people, excuse me BLACK WOMEN, fostering good relationships. Lord knows, black people are like crabs in a barrell always looking to pull each other down.
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who gonna check me boo Reply:
September 29th, 2012 at 10:06 am
@KaramelKisses, she has 5 plat albums and 1 gold… and that’s just states side… don’t get her accomplishments twisted just because she dont have a #1 album so what… u need to goggle Rih and come off it… Now that i said that i dont agree with ppl comparing rih to bey… Bey been in the game a mighty long time and her work ethics set the example for Rih. No one can do it like bey when it come to that stage so lets not compare a girl who been out since 1997-98 to one who been out since 2005… lets not forget her dad groom her for this business and rihanna was in rotc in Barbados and she pretty much just landed in this business no real grooming just to learn along the way
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@jayrican18 Reply:
September 27th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
@Fact, amen amen amen! Now bet once is obviously a better singer but Rihanna’s songs are the shit! #RihannaNavy
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RealIssh Reply:
September 28th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
@@jayrican18, Contradiction & struggle .
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Kim K Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 4:57 am
@Fact, nah this song is hella stupid like your music taste
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:21 am
I think it needs to grow on me a bit before I can say I love it, and there are a lot of songs by her that I like.
but that “shine bright like a diamond” is gonna test my patience a bit
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:29 am
EMM YES THIS LYRICS ARE FROM RITA ORAS RADIOACTIVE WOW RIHANNA YOU VERY ORGINAL.. IM NOT A FAN OF RITA BUT IT SHOWS THAT RIHANNA IS VERY JELOUS OF RITA, SO YEEP SHE STOLE RITAS LYRICS FROM RADIOACTIVE AND ROc THE LIFE
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Fresh (Elite Navi) Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 7:39 am
@WTF?, dunce radio active was written by sia… who also wrote diamonds.
rita ora did rihanna rated r style and copies rihanna’s looks and post on instagram on twitter…
so lets not say rihanna is unorginal when rihanna is a diamond anr rita is cubic zirconia…
#GetItTheFuckTogether
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ky savage Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:12 am
@WTF?, sia peen wrote those lyrics not rita tired ass.. #rihannanavy
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Realist Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:37 am
@WTF?, you tried
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ewghw Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:18 am
@Realist, lol at you idiots comparing the lyrics of 2 singers that neither of whom even wrote. fucking clowms
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:32 am
Nice, Ri Ri sounds good, and I’m a fan..but I’m loving Dawn Richard’s new single 86 too.
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:34 am
SHE’S SMART. THIS SONG IS VERY RADIO FRIENDLY!. I LOVE IT
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:38 am
It’s cool I guess, I’m just glad she didn’t choose to do another dance track.
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:39 am
love it #RIHANNANAVY SLAYS
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September 26th, 2012 at 8:03 am
I love her!
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September 26th, 2012 at 8:03 am
HELL YEAH I’m in love!!
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September 26th, 2012 at 8:05 am
This is the first Rihanna single that I’ve liked since Disturbia. I love it.
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September 26th, 2012 at 8:12 am
she will definately have chris browns baby!!!!!!like it or not!!!
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September 26th, 2012 at 8:14 am
freaking love this ish man!! ughh she never fails to impress me…my idol :’)
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September 26th, 2012 at 8:27 am
Hell yeah!!! I absolutely LOVE it!!! Rihanna just keeps the great music coming! Another amazing song! I had no idea her new song would be coming out so soon. I seriously feel her voice in my soul. Sang it Rihanna!!! LOVE IT!!! I know her new album is gonna be amazing just like the last one. ON REPEAT for real. :)
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September 26th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Rihanna’s voice is so clear!
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September 26th, 2012 at 8:34 am
I’m anxious to see what the video would look like with a song like this! I’m picturing a black & white video at night on the water with the stars in the background!
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Free Your Mind Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 8:36 am
@Free Your Mind, with a big moon in the sky with her covered from head to toe in diamonds which are just glistening on her body, face & nails! Perfect video!
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Kim K Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 5:02 am
@Free Your Mind, some sick satanic ritual like she always has been doin without people realizing it…
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September 26th, 2012 at 8:47 am
work and study hard to build up ur own life!!she has found her calling.What about u???????????
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September 26th, 2012 at 8:51 am
I love the idea of Rihanna and Sia making music together. Amazing song! Love it. Rih Rih never disappoints.
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September 26th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Flawless
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September 26th, 2012 at 9:06 am
Yeah, this is definitely a hit! I’m not a big fan, but this goes!
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September 26th, 2012 at 9:12 am
@Rihannas Fan, I SEE RIHANNA STILL HASNT INVESTED HER MONEY INTO GETTING A VOCAL COACH SMDH THIS HOE ON HERE PANTING & MOANING WORST THAN A 50 YEAR OLD PORN STAR
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September 26th, 2012 at 9:16 am
I am not a fan of this at all. I can tell she is taking what the critics said, by creating more serious music, but to me it seems like it is awkward for her and it doesn’t fit. I do not feel it is #1 worthy, but I do not feel like two or three of her other #1′s are either. However! At the end of this song, she gives me better vocals than she normal would in a song. I just feel it is all to much Rihanna at once. We just need a break, and she should go and discover herself.
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September 26th, 2012 at 9:24 am
worst voice ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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September 26th, 2012 at 9:27 am
It’s cool. Beat reminds me of something I’ve heard before. For me, my favorite album was Rated R.
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September 26th, 2012 at 9:32 am
I freakin love it…SIA is a beast…12 #1…you wait…
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September 26th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Love It!!!!!
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September 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Freekin GREAT!!!!
keep up the good work.
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September 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am
lmao! this nappy headed Cici fans got mad i see.
and guess what? just like i told you earlier. Diamonds top 10 on iTunes a couple of hours later, Sorry out of the top 30, a day after it’s release lmao.
Rihanna will beat Ciara with whatever record she puts out, whether it is: Pop, R&B(Take a Bow) balad that was #1 on iTunes, #1 on Hot 100, Dancehall, House, etc.
The thing ya’ll don’t understand is that Cici is a hass been! no one is checking for her, look at her Sorry single, floping hard on iTunes AS USUAL, lmao.
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Wayne Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 10:18 am
@boom boom, Ciara has fans? STILL?
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who gonna check me boo Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
@Wayne, lmao… there a few left…like her cousins…lol
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Raj Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
@who gonna check me boo, I can’t lol…fucking #DEAD
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September 26th, 2012 at 10:01 am
I like it very different:)
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September 26th, 2012 at 10:07 am
I LOVEEE IT … I CAN SAY I USE TO ALWAYS HATE ON HER BUT DAMN SHE KEEPS THE HITS COMING UNLIKE THE (OTHERS) I USE TO LIKE LOL…
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September 26th, 2012 at 10:19 am
I LOVE HER & HER MUSIC, BUT IM KINDA TIRED OF HER ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS BEING ON RADIO, SHE REALLY NEEDS TO TAKE A LONG BREAK!
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September 26th, 2012 at 10:26 am
♥♥♥ WOW! LOOK AT THESE COMMENTS!!! ALL POSITIVE!!!! WHEN YOU MAKE RIGHT, EVERYONE’LL LOVE RIHANNA! BEAUTIFUL SONG TO BE HONEST ♥♥♥
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Kim K Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 5:06 am
@mindly, nah her shit stinks like sewer and i hate her music… its so awful along with that ‘voice’ of hers
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September 26th, 2012 at 10:26 am
My new ringtone that quick.
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September 26th, 2012 at 10:31 am
Yaaaay…its just a hypnotizing exotic song! Love the way her voice sounds on it!
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September 26th, 2012 at 11:08 am
i like it honey
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September 26th, 2012 at 11:19 am
soooo good! Rihanna dit it again!
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September 26th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Great job Rih. Less kush tho. Don’t kill ya voice.
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September 26th, 2012 at 11:34 am
…..
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September 26th, 2012 at 11:39 am
Queen of Pop!
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September 26th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
This is incredibly additive & infectious! #ShineBright
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September 26th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
She kind of sounds different… LOVE THIS JOINT!
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September 26th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
“We beautiful like Diamonds in the sky”
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September 26th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
This is genuine crap. The most over-rated artist in music drops another bad first single that her deluded fans will take to number 1.
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September 26th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
I don’t really like her voice on this. I don’t know what kind of fake accent she was going for but it didn’t work to me. I don’t like this as much as I hoped I would. Sorry Rhi Rhi.
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September 26th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Why the hell is she singing like that
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September 26th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
She IS from Barbados. She HAS a natural accent. Everyone that’s asking what accent or think it’s a fake accent, probably never heard her talk.
Most of the Caribbean have a British background to their accents/culture, because most of them were under the British rule once upon a time.
I like this song, it’s different, it sounds different, has a different feel. I had to get playing it before I really started to appreciate it fully though.
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September 26th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
this is not what i was expecting. its dark yet hopeful at the same damn time but i really love it. i like how she was able to switch up her vocal styling on this song. cant wait for this new album! RIHANNA REIGN JUST WONT LET UP #RihannaNavy!
did anyone else think she sounded like willow in certain spots?
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September 26th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
ehhh not fan of it..sound too much like Willow. Sound like it should of been on Rated R album
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September 26th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
I like her verses but not really the chorus. Her vocals don’t sound good and she obviously won’t be able to pull this off live.
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September 26th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
So BOOOORING….. I can’t understand why/how people actually like this…and some of her other music… this is horrid… SOUNDS just like a leftover RITA ORA track and thats NOT a compliment
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September 26th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
VERY WILLOW SMITH/ RITA ORA-ISH
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SIGH Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
@SHAWTY, LOL! we on the same page….LOL
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September 26th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
She sounds like WILLOW SMITH!
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:) Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
@SIGH, CORRECTION: Willow Smith sounds like RIHANNA!
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fair maiden rihanna gate Reply:
September 27th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
@:), right
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September 26th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
NO Accent. Thats what makes her stand out. Song isn’t bad and just cause its rihanna dont make it hot cause its not nor is it a good first single. ..Now she sounds like WILLOW SMITH.
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September 26th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
I totally like this Rihanna better
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Sounds like Sia wrote AND sings it…which is a good thing I guess. Not a fan of Rihanna songs except her Rated R album, but I like this. Dance music…but for once it doesn’t sound generic
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
I have to agree a little it sounds like something that Willow Smith should sing…And they made it seem like she made a more mature song like she did when she first started like Unfaithful or something…It’s a alright little song its w/e, I kinda excepted more from all the hype around it. But of course its gonna be a hit because she is Rihanna. Idk maybe it will grow on me the more i hear it but for right now its ehhh w/e nothing special i still luv u tho RiRi 2nd fav. artist :)!
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
wow RiRi i Love the song,i listen to this song abt 10 times n more since it cum out,love u RiRi dats a #1 Hit ppl
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
its ok…
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
THIS SHIT RITE HERE SOUNDS HORRIBLE LIKE A RECYCLED BEAT THEY GOT OUT OF THE TRASH AND THREW HER AUTO TUNED VOICE ON IT LMFAO SHE SOUNDS LIKE A FAILED WILLOW SMITH SMFH #EPICFAILLLLLLLLLL
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
I like this song it`s nice clean and up lifting it’s the kind of song u listen to on the way home from school r work it will put a smile on your face . Good job Rihanna sometime simple is good .
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September 26th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Amazing. Her best first single. Well done Sia!
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September 26th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
I’m a huge Rihanna fan but am I’m the only one who is kind of disappointed by this track?
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Realist Reply:
September 26th, 2012 at 11:14 pm
@rihluv, yeah you’re the only one
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fair maiden rihanna gate Reply:
September 27th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
@rihluv, silly fake fan
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Rihluv Reply:
September 28th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
@fair maiden rihanna gate, STFU Being a fan doesn’t mean you have to love all the material an artist releases.
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Kim K Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 5:09 am
@rihluv, agree she is hella annoying now
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September 26th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
She sounds super different on this…like she isn’t using her island accent on this. Sounds like Lana Dey Rey mixed with Katy Perry and Willow Smith if that makes sense lol…I actually like this alot.
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September 26th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
the critics are praising this shit, all over the place.
only Queenhianna.
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September 27th, 2012 at 1:26 am
I don’t see this as being the huge mega hit that were her previous singles. Maybe more like another Russian Roulette.
Lol at her tryna sound like Sia. Bitch we know you can’t sing this sh!t live.
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k down to the c up town boyieee Reply:
September 27th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@QUEEN AZEALIA BANKS IS THE GREATEST FEMALE RAPPER EVER, AND YA’LL N- WITH BAD TASTE WILL DEAL, Salope Shut Your hater azz up
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September 27th, 2012 at 7:41 am
This sounds like Rihanna feat. Lana del rey and Willow Smith
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September 27th, 2012 at 8:16 am
Sounds like a hit… makes me think of my ex tho
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September 27th, 2012 at 8:52 am
I hope she drops her album the same day as nicki that would be great Queen Rihanna!
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September 27th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
100% HIT
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Kim K Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 5:10 am
@Illuminati, lol
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September 27th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Hit!! Great work Riri!!!!
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September 27th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
I know alot of people who have heard this song and IT a Good/Great song that you can dance to. Work it RihRIh and I like this song
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September 27th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Gr8 writing from Sia! Does anyone else hear SIA’s vocals during the chorus in the background?!
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September 28th, 2012 at 7:10 am
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September 28th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Sounds a bit different than the usual she puts out, its a really cool sound. I can hear Jay spitting a verse on this.
Stargate is amazing tho, they need more credit!
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September 28th, 2012 at 8:30 am
oh wait, Sia wrote this? No wonderrrrrrrr it sounds great & different lol!
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September 28th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Godspeed!
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September 29th, 2012 at 2:25 am
Great)))Adore Riri
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September 30th, 2012 at 12:02 am
this song is going to b a mega hit for 2013, u go girl with that beautiful voice of yours,i truly love this song.rihanna….diamond is a boom!!!!!
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Kim K Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 5:34 am
@neika, this diamond is a CZ
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November 1st, 2012 at 8:58 am
Pathetic….no competion, weak voice as well. She knows haself. Devil wkn thru her big time…in return .that rubbish called fame.dnt want it, dont need it.money aint everythin….shes changed soooo much.
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November 13th, 2012 at 8:44 am
If Rhianna has any talent it is NOT evident in this song. This kind of thing happens to celebrities quite often. They live in a bubble where everyone tells them constantly how great they are and there are no genuine friends around to tell them the truth about anything. This song will go down on my list of Top 10 Most Annoying Songs EVER. The sad thing is that I usually kind find something likable about just about everything I hear. Not this. I think Rhianna can and has done much better than this.
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November 24th, 2012 at 8:48 am
Hasan yea Hasan Yea Hasan Yea In Da Club ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeeeaaahhh :P
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Asllan Reply:
November 24th, 2012 at 8:49 am
@HASAN, You Are Awesome man, you made my day
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Hasan Reply:
November 24th, 2012 at 8:49 am
@Asllan, Ur Welcome Bitch
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December 9th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Wihe mann know what to do ,
when Rihanna is abuse(pisshh!!!pisshh!!!)
Exciting typical da company lose,
creepimg she gets away laughing(hahahaha suckers!!)
Critical Jay-z billion doolar dreams,
Rihanna spent on booze drunking(ooppss)
((boff!!! boff!!! pisshh!!!boff!!! boff!!! pissh!!! boff!!! boff!!! pisshh!!! boff!!! boff!!! pisshh!!! pisshh!!!)
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December 24th, 2012 at 9:27 am
SMH…. You people don’t know what music is.
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