Rihanna Makes History as First Female Artist with Ten Songs Surpassing One Billion Streams on Spotify
By Boniface Ihiasota, USA
Renowned singer and entrepreneur, Rihanna aged 35, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in her illustrious career.
The Barbadian-born beauty has become the first female artist to amass ten songs that have each surpassed one billion streams on the popular music streaming platform, Spotify.
In characteristic Rihanna fashion, the talented artist took to her Instagram page to share her remarkable achievement with her devoted fans. However, instead of engaging in a conventional humble-brag, she playfully wrote, “‘Bad gal bili’ – wit no new album…lemme talk my sh*t,” accompanied by a winking emoji and the flag of her beloved home country.
This extraordinary feat is even more impressive considering that Rihanna’s last studio album, “Anti,” was released back in 2016.
The multi-talented artist’s success extends beyond the realm of music, as evidenced by her recent viral SuperBowl LVII halftime performance, during which she proudly revealed her pregnancy with her second child.
Taking a trip down memory lane, Rihanna burst onto the music scene in 2005 with her debut single, “Pon de Replay,” when iPods were still considered a novel invention. That same year, her inaugural album, “Music of the Sun,” reached the prestigious tenth spot on the Billboard Top 200 chart, cementing her position as a formidable force in the industry.
Throughout her illustrious career, Rihanna has consistently shattered records and left an indelible mark on the music landscape.
Her 2012 album, “Unapologetic,” became her first studio record to claim the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying her status as one of the most influential singers of the 21st century.
Beyond her musical accomplishments, Rihanna has also delved into various successful business ventures.
Following the release of her sixth album in 2016, she ventured into the beauty industry, founding Fenty Beauty in 2017. A year later, she expanded her empire with the launch of her thriving lingerie line, Savage X Fenty.
In an interview with British Vogue, Rihanna candidly expressed her desire to release a new album. While she admitted to feeling pressure in the past to replicate the success of “Anti,” she emphasized her current focus on enjoying the creative process and having fun.
With her trademark humor, she joked, “Honestly, it’d be ridiculous if it’s not this year.”
Undoubtedly, Rihanna’s next album will be highly anticipated, but the artist remains committed to creating music and captivating visuals that resonate with her and her audience.
She emphasized that her forthcoming album simply needs to evoke a sense of joy and positivity, reflecting her desire to follow her artistic instincts and create music that feels good.
As Rihanna continues to break boundaries and redefine success, she proves time and time again that she is not only a musical icon but also a formidable entrepreneur and cultural trailblazer.
Her trail of achievements serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists and business visionaries alike, solidifying her legacy as one of the greatest talents of her generation.
