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Loud is the upcoming fifth studio album by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna, scheduled to be released on November 16, 2010 through Def Jam Records. Recording sessions began in February 2010[1] and continued over a period of six months, concluding in August 2010.[2] The album's lead single "Only Girl (In the World)" was released on September 10, 2010 as a digital download. "What's My Name?" is confirmed for release as the second single, while Rihanna has stated that current plans will see "S&M" released as the third single.[3][4]

Background

In June 2010, it was revealed that Rihanna was planning to release the fifth studio album soon.[5] Singers, songwriters and producers Taio Cruz,[6] Alex da Kid,[7] Sean Garrett,[8] Ne-Yo,[9] Rico Love, Timbaland,[10] Shontelle,[11] David Guetta,[12] and Drake[13] worked on the album. "I'm gonna miss the Rated R era too, but nothing compares to the album I just made," Rihanna said, adding,"I made sure not to let you down with my music. You guys are always defending me, so now you’ve got some great songs to justify it. I didn’t want to go backward and remake Good Girl Gone Bad. I wanted the next step in the evolution of Rihanna, and it’s perfect for us".[2] In early September 2010, she announced that the album would be called, Loud saying that "get Loud everybody, get crazy, get excited, because I'm pumped. I'm just gonna be me, because that's what you guys love the most, and that's what makes me feel best. Just being normal, normal for me is Loud! Sassy, fun, flirty, energetic."[2] While Rihanna was on set filming for the movie Battleship, she explained in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, "Loud is, the word, the name of the album definitely reflects the attitude of it, it’s really sassy and flirty and it grabs your attention and that’s why I enjoy it. It takes you through a really really interesting ride. So colorful the album.” [14] The artwork of the album was revealed on September 28, 2010.[15]

Music and lyrics

Tracks have been penned by Shontelle,[16] Ester Dean[17] and Nicki Minaj.[18] Stargate produced fizzing synths, club beats and sing-along chants featured heavily, with three songs on the album, "Only Girl (In the World)", "What's My Name?" and "S&M". "Cheers", which Rihanna also referred to by its working title, "Drink to that", is a funky, loping guitar groove dedicated to a night on the town and interpolates Avril Lavigne's "I'm With You". "California King (Bed)" is a strummed, acoustic ballad.[19] "S&M" is the "loudest" track on the album.[4] Rihanna described "Raining Men" as "a really fun song. Nothing like the original. It's quite uptempo but kind of quirky and funny."[18] Rihanna and Drake have described their duet, a remix to "What's My Name" as a "young" and "playful" track.[20]

Release and promotion

The album is going to be released as standard and deluxe edition on November 12, 2010. A couture edition will be released November 16, 2010, featuring a softpack package and a DVD with a 30 minutes making-of of Loud.[21]

Rihanna first headed to London to promote the album in United Kingdom on October 1, 2010.[22] She interviewed with BBC Radio 1, "I can't believe it's the fifth album already," she said to host Scott Mills. "That's insane to think about. I've never been this excited about anything I've done creatively, and this is just the perfect Rihanna album, every song is tailored to me." During the making of the album, the singer had a particular agenda in mind: "I wanted songs that were all Rihanna songs, that nobody else could do. I didn't want the generic pop record that Kesha or Lady Gaga or Katy Perry could just do and it'll work. I wanted a song, or songs, that were Rihanna songs, that only I could do, had that little West Indian vibe to it, had that certain tone, a certain sass and a certain energy."[23] As a part of the promotion, Rihanna unveiled five tracks from the album, at a club in London.[19] Rihanna said during the promotion that much of the music was born out of frustration. She explained: "When you go to a club and have to listen to bad music you revert to the liquor, because you want to have a good time. I hate having to skip a track. I wanted to make an album you can just play."[4]

Singles

The album's lead single "Only Girl (In the World)" was released on September 10, 2010 as a digital download.[24] The song was sent to US mainstream and rhythmic radio on September 21, 2010.[25][26] The song has currently peaked at number three on Billboard Hot 100 and number one on Canadian Hot 100.[27] "What's My Name" was released as the second single of the album and the video has already been shot.[3] On October 21, 2010 Billboard reported that the version of the single featuring Drake had made its hot shot debut on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart at number sixty seven.[28] According to Rihanna, the current plans is to release "S&M" as the third single with plans for an "unexpected" video.[4]

Track listing

The track listing was confirmed by MTV UK.[29]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."S&M"Ester Dean, Sandy Wilhelm, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen [31]StarGate, Sandy Vee4:04 [30]
2."What's My Name?" (featuring Drake)Dean, Eriksen, Tracy Hale, HermansenStarGate4:23
3."Cheers (Drink to That)"Stacey Barthe, Corey Gibson, Andrew Harr, Jermaine Jackson, Avril Lavigne, Lauren Christy, Graham Edwards, Scott Spock[32]The Runners4:22
4."Fading"Dean[33] 3:20
5."Only Girl (In the World)"Crystal Johnson, Eriksen, Hermansen, WilhelmStarGate, Sandy Vee3:55
6."California King Bed"  4:12
7."Man Down"Shontelle Layne,[16] Robyn Fenty 4:27
8."Raining Men" (featuring Nicki Minaj)  3:45
9."Complicated"  4:18
10."Skin"  5:04
11."Love the Way You Lie (Part II)" (featuring Eminem) (iTunes Bonus Track) Eminem, Alex da Kid4:56

Release history

Region Date Label
Ireland[34] November 10, 2010 Universal Music
Australia[35] November 12, 2010
Germany[36]
Netherlands [37]
New Zealand[38] November 15 2010
United Kingdom[39] Mercury Records
United States[40] November 16, 2010 Def Jam Records

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  3. ^ a b Jocelyn Vena (2010-09-30) Rihanna Shoots Video for "What's My Name" Off Upcoming Album, Loud MTV News (MTV Network). Retrieved 2010-10-03.
  4. ^ a b c d Kim Dawson (2010-10-07) Rhythm 'n booze: Rihanna Is SO saucy Daily Star (Northern and Shell Media Publications). Retrieved 2010-10-15.
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