In addition to the arrival of 'Hard' cover art, there is also a statement from Rihanna who calls her album 'Rated R' a mini movie.
- Nov 11, 2009
AceShowbiz - Once again, Rihanna is showing off some skin, this time for the cover art of her new single called "Hard". In the artwork, she is snapped wearing only a black skimpy swimsuit and striking a provocative pose in front of the camera.
"Hard" is the second single from Rihanna's new album "Rated R" which is slated for November 23 U.S. release. The track is written by The-Dream and features rapper Young Jeezy on the hook.
The singer who recently joined Jay-Z on his Sunday night concert in Los Angeles told MTV that "Rated R" is a mini movie which details the "roller coaster" of emotions she's experienced in the past few months. She stated, "It's really honest, at times vulnerable, but it came from really, really deep in here [she points to her heart]. I just feel like I had to call it 'Rated R', 'cause it's my movie."
Commenting on her return to music scene after going AWOL since involved in an altercation with Chris Brown, she said about feeling anxious and excited at the same time. "I'm anxious. Like, I can't wait. But you're always nervous, because you're about to go do something big. It's a new thing, a new era. But I'm not scared. I'm just really excited. I just can't wait to start," she gushed.
Rihanna will celebrate the album release day with a performance on ABC's "Good Morning America". She is also booked to sing on the world's largest cruise ship Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas on November 19 and entertain the audience of 2009 American Music Awards on date 22 this month. Moreover, she will preview the album from a secret location in London on November 16.
"Hard" cover art can be seen on Celebrity Mania.
