Rihanna's fans have been eagerly awaiting her next album for years, and it seems their patience may be paying off. During a recent interview, A$AP Rocky offered a glimpse into Rihanna's creative process, revealing that she's indeed in the studio working on her highly anticipated follow-up to 2016's Anti. This news comes as a relief to fans who have been joking that her relationship with Rocky and their growing family were the reasons for the album's delay.
Rocky's comment, "She in the studio right now. Yeah, I said it. Sorry, babe," is a direct response to the persistent rumors that their personal lives were hindering her music career. He emphasizes, "She cooking, no funny shit," indicating that Rihanna is dedicatedly crafting her new album. This statement is particularly intriguing given the couple's history of keeping their personal lives private, making it all the more surprising when they do share glimpses of their creative endeavors.
Rihanna's approach to her music has evolved since her last album. When asked about her next project, dubbed R9, she expressed a desire to start fresh while also revisiting her previous work with fresh ears. "I’m starting over," she said, "but I don’t want to neglect the songs that I have, so I actually want to go back and listen to stuff with new ears, with my new perspective and then see what applies and what I’m still in love with."
This sentiment aligns with her earlier statement to Interview magazine, where she mentioned that her "brain is working backward right now. I usually have the music first, and the music leads me into all of these visual opportunities, and now I’m having all of these visuals."
However, Rocky also addressed the possibility of a collaborative album, stating, "Nope. I would hate Rocky and Rihanna if they both did that. That’s trash. Nobody wants to hear us together, bro." He believes that their separate artistic visions and sounds would not complement each other, as he describes his music as "subversive weird ass indie rap," while Rihanna's work is more mainstream.
This clarification highlights the importance of artistic integrity and the challenges of blending different musical styles. It also underscores the couple's commitment to maintaining their individual identities within their collaborative efforts.
In conclusion, Rihanna's fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief, as the artist is actively working on her next album. This development not only satisfies the long-standing anticipation but also showcases Rihanna's dedication to her craft and her evolving approach to music creation.
