Rihanna, the Barbadian singer-songwriter and entrepreneur, has achieved yet another milestone in her illustrious career as her 2007 hit track ‘Umbrella’ surpasses an impressive 1 billion views on YouTube.
The achievement comes as fans eagerly await the release of Rihanna’s ninth studio album, a testament to the enduring popularity of her music.
Originally released in March 2007, ‘Umbrella’ served as the breakout single from Rihanna’s critically acclaimed album ‘Good Girl Gone Bad.’ Alongside other fan favorites like ‘Breakin’ Dishes,’ ‘Shut Up and Drive,’ ‘Hate That I Love You,’ and ‘Don’t Stop the Music,’ ‘Umbrella’ propelled Rihanna to international stardom.
The official music video for ‘Umbrella,’ featuring Jay-Z, was published on YouTube on December 13, 2009. The video showcased Rihanna’s evolution as an artist, as she traded her long highlighted hair for a sleek jet-black bob and delivered captivating choreographed performances in the rain with an umbrella.
‘Umbrella’ quickly ascended to the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, where it remained for an impressive seven weeks, solidifying its status as one of Rihanna’s most iconic songs to date.
Collaborations with Jay-Z on subsequent hits like ‘Run This Town’ and ‘Talk That Talk’ further cemented Rihanna’s place in the music industry.
Despite her focus on other ventures, including her successful beauty brand Fenty and her growing family with boyfriend A$AP Rocky, Rihanna’s return to music remains highly anticipated.
A$AP Rocky recently offered a brief update on Rihanna’s forthcoming album, tentatively titled ‘R9,’ indicating that she is actively working on new music.
Rihanna’s last studio album, ‘Anti,’ was released in 2016, featuring chart-topping tracks like ‘Work,’ ‘Consideration,’ and ‘Close To You.’
Described by Rihanna herself as her “most brilliant album yet,” ‘Anti’ showcased her evolution as an artist and solidified her status as a musical icon.
