Rihanna Biography

Rihanna

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Famous as :

R&B singer

Birth Name :

Robyn Rihanna Fenty

Birth Date :

February 20, 1988

Birth Place :

St. Michael, Barbados

Claim to fame :

Single "Pon De Replay" (2005)

Biography


by AceShowbiz.com

clubs throughout the country. Looking upon these, it was truly like a dream came true for this enchanting performer. "If I hadn't met Evan and Carl I might have just been dreaming forever. I am so thankful for everything they've done for me," she said gratefully. Dream or no dream, her debut album later on recorded by RIAA to receive Gold in US and Platinum in several other countries. She was soon the highly anticipated act that Gwen Stefani tapped her to open her tour.

This success was relayed by Rihanna's sophomore set titled "A Girl Like Me" that was out in April 2006, only eight months after the first album's release. Instead of crushing her career, the rush actually brought a greater triumph for her. The lead single "SOS" entered Billboard Hot 100 chart at #1 and therefore marked her first No.1 song. The same song gained popularity in U.K. and Australia followed by equally strong "Unfaithful". The third single released "We Ride" however, didn't meet the same fate as it failed to enter the Hot 100 chart but was good enough to send the album to 2x platinum sale. Seemingly having a good rhythm, Rihanna released the third ...

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album 'Good Girl Gone Bad' the next year. Before the package arrived on the shelves, first single 'Umbrella' featuring Jay-Z had a slow start in Billboard Hot 100 by entering the chart under Top 40. However, the catchy chorus and fresh beat quickly win the single a much better luck by peaking at no.1 in U.K. single chart and a ten consecutive week reign at the same position. She was then frequent nominated artist and winners of awards events including Teen Choice Awards and MTV Video Music Awards in 2007.

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