Rihanna New Album 2015: 'R8' Release Date, Song Previews, Tracklist & All We Know So Far
Fans just can't get enough of RiRi and her new album. This might need no further explanation, considering that her last album, "Unapologetic," came out in 2012.
It's been a long time since we've heard a full-package work from the Barbadian songstress. Although she remained to be the one of the media's targets in the recent years, it's safe to say that her music is missed big time.
Thanks to industry speculations, we've got hold of what you may expect from RiRi and her 8th studio album, reportedly titled "R8." But before we go into details, remember that the album was previously tipped to launch late winter, around February and March.
Ne-Yo, Natalia Kills, Kanye West, Keisza, DJ Mustard, Rodney Jerkins, Sia, David Guetta and Sam Smith are some of the artists expected to take part in the album. However, according to Pop Dust, Rihanna has already turned down songs from Calvin Harris and Grimes.
In terms of the songs potentially making up "R8," R29 provided an earlier set in October, which listed "Bold," "Trouble," "Ain't No Drama," "Barz (featuring Nicki Minaj)," "A Drug & A Dream," "All Night," "Lovin, Fallin, Dyin," "Tattered Heart," "Real Talk (featuring Drake)," "Hall of Flames," "Pray 4 Me (featuring Big Sean)," "Oceans," "Veins" and "Lost Files (featuring Eminem)."
More recently, KpopStarz noted that there have been 11 newly-registered tracks, assumed to fill the slots of "R8." The list includes: "Kiss It Better," "All Night," "Ignite Me," "Ehh," "I Saw a Girl," "Intoxicated," "Overload," "Transducer," "Drive Alone," "Where I Belong" and "Burritos."
Earlier this month, RiRi has dropped a graphic hint (via Instagram) illustrating an "R8" typography. It all seemed to be an innocent New Year's greeting, but suspicious fans may not have taken the cute image lightly. Indeed, "R8" could be coming sooner than we think!
RiRi told Entertainment Tonight, "I'm really excited about the music that we've been working on, so I can't wait for people to hear it."
Note that while all these information are undeniably juicy, there has been no direct confirmation as to what the upcoming album is going to be like. We still have to hear official word from RiRi, although subtle hints may suffice for now.
Are you excited about Rihanna's comeback? Which tracks sound interesting to you?
At present, there has been several, allegedly-leaked tracks from "R8" that may be accessed online. You can listen to three of them below.