Multitalented Mogul Rihanna Speaks Out on Music Return
In a recent interview, the multi-hyphenate superstar Rihanna has put an end to retirement speculations, affirming her intention to revive her music career with a fresh start on her highly-anticipated ‘R9’ album.
The Barbadian singer-turned-billionaire businesswoman addressed the rumor mill head-on, clarifying that her controversial “I’m Retired” shirt was merely a fashion statement and not a declaration of her departure from the music industry.
“I’m Not Retired, I’m Just Retired from Dressing Up” – Rihanna
“That was just me looking into the future. I’m not retired. I just like that dress. I got it as a gift and I loved it,” Rihanna explained. “They didn’t read the second line, I’m not retired, I’m just retired from dressing up — it’s a lot of effort.”
The statement comes as a relief to her legion of fans, affectionately known as the Navy, who have been eagerly awaiting the release of her ninth studio album, dubbed ‘R9’ by her devoted following.
A Fresh Start and Rediscovery for ‘R9’
Rihanna revealed that she’s embracing a fresh start with her music, aiming to revisit and reevaluate the material she’s been working on for ‘R9’ with a newfound perspective.
“Yeah, I’m starting over,” RiRi declared. “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.”
Rediscovering Music After Years of Hiatus
The multitalented artist, who has built a formidable empire with her Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty brands, admitted that music has become a “new discovery” for her after taking a hiatus to focus on her entrepreneurial ventures.
“I think that music, for me, is a new discovery. I’m rediscovering things. I have been working on the album for so long that I kinda put all that stuff aside and now I’m prepared to go back in the studio. I’m gonna start — give me a second!”
Diamonds and Grandma’s Legacy
Reflecting on the recent diamond certification of her 2012 hit “Diamonds” by the RIAA, Rihanna shared a poignant connection to the song and its reminder of her late grandmother’s legacy.
“I literally think of her every single time I perform that.”
As Rihanna embarks on this new chapter, fans can anticipate a fresh and revitalized musical offering from the multifaceted artist, who continues to defy expectations and redefine what it means to be a modern icon.
