Rihanna's 'Rated R' Album Cover Debut
You've probably seen
Rihanna's racy single cover, and now
PopEater is proud to exclusively premiere the cover for her impending album, 'Rated R.' The grainy black-and-white cover shows the R&B queen draped in hand jewelry and covering one eye.
The album, which is set to be released on Monday, Nov. 23, is Rihanna's first album since 2007's 'Good Girl Gone Bad.'
It is also Rihanna's first album since she was assaulted by boyfriend Chris Brown in February.
The 'Rated R' cover was shot by famed photographer Ellen von Unwerth, who says that "Rihanna was looking to create something a bit new for the look of the album."
Von Unwerth goes on to say that Rihanna is "so beautiful, sweet and tough at the same time -- and a pleasure to shoot," adding that she's "fantastic to work with -- very giving, very creative, very involved in every aspect of the shoot, and ready to push the boundaries."
The first single off of 'Rated R' is a slowed-down track titled 'Russian Roulette,' a dark tune in which Rihanna sings: "And you can see my heart beating / You can see it through my chest / And I'm terrified but I'm not leaving / Know that I must must pass this test / So just pull the trigger." You can listen to the song on Rihanna's Web site,
Rihannanow.com.
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In this music publicity image released by Def Jam records, the cover of the single "Russian Roulette," by Rihanna, is shown. (AP Photo/Def Jam)
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In this music publicity image released by Def Jam records, the cover of the single "Russian Roulette," by Rihanna, is shown. (AP Photo/Def Jam)
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In this music publicity image released by Def Jam records, the cover of the single "Russian Roulette," by Rihanna, is shown. (AP Photo/Def Jam)
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Singer Rihanna visits Milk Studio on October 19, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rihanna
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Singer Rihanna visits Milk Studio on October 19, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rihanna
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Singer Rihanna visits Milk Studio on October 19, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rihanna
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Singer Rihanna visits Milk Studio on October 19, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rihanna
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Singer Rihanna visits Milk Studio on October 19, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rihanna
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Singer Rihanna visits Milk Studio on October 19, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rihanna
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Singer Rihanna visits Milk Studio on October 19, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rihanna
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Singer Rihanna visits Milk Studio on October 19, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rihanna
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I GUESS THIS DUMB HO DIDN'T LEARN FROM AALIYAH ' S DEATH FROM DEALING THOSE SATANIST AT THE ROC . THEM FOOLS IS VEXED ...
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So does Rihanna actually SING or does she spend all of her time doing photo shoots? Seems that's they way to fame and fortune these days. There are idiots out there who'll buy ANY "package."
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IS ANYONE SURPRISED...THIS IS WHAT YOU DO WHEN YOU REALLY DONT HAVE TALENT...YOU PUSH THE SEX ANGLE,PUT TONS OF EFFECTS ON YOUR RECORDED VOICE AND WALAH...INSTANT POP AND CROSSOVER SUCCESS...TODAYS SINGERS SUCK!!!
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Looks like she's trying to hide a shiner.
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she stinks
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please!!!who the hell even cares...this is what you do when you really dont have talent other than looks...you push the sex angle,put tons of effects on your recorded voice and walah..instant crossover and pop success!!!todays singers and music in general suck!!!enough said
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Guns-the number one killer of young black men and this vapid, shallow and empty-headed bimbo chooses to have one tattooed on her body. But I'll say this for her "talent": she's very attractive. But put 50 lbs. on her and I'll bet suddenly people won't find her so talented.
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rihanna and lady gaga cannot sing! they are both talented artist if they write there own songs but chances are they dont mariah carey can sing but she cant write her own song you understand look at the credits what makes an artist is making hit records from your heart muthaf&^%$@ this has been rihanna style and your surprized about the cover this story is pathetic
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rated R is an odd name for a album. It seems like it has been too long since she has made a new song. Hopefully she can get right back into making hit singles.
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but honestly does'nt she luk possesssed , i mean lyk seriously someone take her to an exorcist imediately!
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i really liked her song,but her cover is a little wierd!!but i don't care what matters to me is the song
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What's up with her weird forehead?
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