Speaking of Rihanna, I have to admit that I am THOROUGHLY impressed with this current era's singles.
We Found Love -- even though it's not the usual style of music that I dig, it's an excellent pop song, classic worthy even.
You Da One -- annoying; wack.
Talk That Talk -- originally didn't like it, but it grew on me...very catchy.
Birthday Cake (Remix) -- has become my SECOND favorite Rihanna track...I had never heard it before it was released as an official single, I was SHOCKED when I heard it in the club...everyone goes WILD when it comes on. The song is badass, it's THE SHIT and it's currently in the top 3 of my favorite songs of 2012 list.
Where Have You Been -- Talk about a song that I WANTED to hate when I first heard it...I couldn't though, that shit gets in your head and will.not.go.away. I also think that vocally, it's the best she's sounded in a LONG time, she even sings this song live pretty well. 2nd favorite of the era.
I haven't heard Cockiness yet, so I can't comment on it yet.
But with the exception of the hot flaming piece of SHIT that is You Da One, she's had a phenomenal singles run this time around...this is coming from a non-Rihanna fan. Congrats to her, she did it big this year.