LyricalLesson Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I haven't been a fan of Rihanna's since "Music Of The Sun" dropped half a decade ago. Not a big fan of her artistry or swag. Though I've liked some singles she's dropped since then ("S.O.S.", "Rehab", "Disturbia", "Only Girl", "What's My Name") . . . nothing's just could compare to that first album IMO. UNTIL "Man Down" I may be hella late, but I just don't check on current music like I used to back in the day. I vacationed in Chicago for two weeks this months, and it only took me 3 listens to fall completely and utterly in LOVE with the track. She sounds fantastic, the content and lyrics are interesting and unique, her delivery is flawless ESPECIALLY THOSE FALSETTOS, and that 3rd verse is sick as hell! She made me remember the barbadian girl with the caribbean/dancehall sound that I was stuck on in '05 and '06 She's still got it in her. I dog on Rih vocally at times, but she definitely did her thing on this track. It's quite possibly my favorite song of her's now, definitely top 3 because I love and still think she was vocally at her best on "Music Of The Sun". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 This is mine... ...followed CLOSELY by Britney's "I Wanna Go". I'm just seriously waiting on Taylor to release "Haunted", but I kinda doubt she will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSimba Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I like "Man Down" too. I think it's because I generally prefer her reggae-flavored music. My favorite overall is Kanye's "All of the Lights." At the moment, I also like Raphael Saadiq's "Radio" - while clearly a rock 'n roll throwback, it still has that Tony Toni Toné vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I haven't been a fan of Rihanna's since "Music Of The Sun" dropped half a decade ago. Not a big fan of her artistry or swag. Though I've liked some singles she's dropped since then ("S.O.S.", "Rehab", "Disturbia", "Only Girl", "What's My Name") . . . nothing's just could compare to that first album IMO. UNTIL "Man Down" I may be hella late, but I just don't check on current music like I used to back in the day. I vacationed in Chicago for two weeks this months, and it only took me 3 listens to fall completely and utterly in LOVE with the track. She sounds fantastic, the content and lyrics are interesting and unique, her delivery is flawless ESPECIALLY THOSE FALSETTOS, and that 3rd verse is sick as hell! She made me remember the barbadian girl with the caribbean/dancehall sound that I was stuck on in '05 and '06 She's still got it in her. I dog on Rih vocally at times, but she definitely did her thing on this track. It's quite possibly my favorite song of her's now, definitely top 3 because I love and still think she was vocally at her best on "Music Of The Sun". I do like "Man Down"...I didn't care for it much when I 1st heard it but i've heard it on the radio more and now i'm starting to like it more. I like her goin' back to her Jamaican roots and I love her accent. This is mine... ...followed CLOSELY by Britney's "I Wanna Go". I'm just seriously waiting on Taylor to release "Haunted", but I kinda doubt she will OMG I can't stand that song. I hear it waaaaaaaaaaay too much. Radio done played it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 OMG I can't stand that song. I hear it waaaaaaaaaaay too much. Radio done played it out It DESERVED to get played out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 What other pop star would release a str8 reggae song after doing dance music? Definitely one of my favorite Rihsus songs of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapade Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 One of my fav Rihanna songs of all time I love reggae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyricalLesson Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 I think Rihanna shines bright on her island tinged songs, which is probably why I loved "MOTS" so much. I can't say enough great things about "Man Down"...just listened to it again on my way to work, and it's just magical. She sounds so comfortable and commanding on the track, it's a beautiful thing. You're right Hotboy -- even though I'm not a big Rihanna fan, I will give her this -- she and her camp are very eclectic and risk-taking. That's very admirable, especially for an artist these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I think Rihanna shines bright on her island tinged songs, which is probably why I loved "MOTS" so much. I can't say enough great things about "Man Down"...just listened to it again on my way to work, and it's just magical. She sounds so comfortable and commanding on the track, it's a beautiful thing. You're right Hotboy -- even though I'm not a big Rihanna fan, I will give her this -- she and her camp are very eclectic and risk-taking. That's very admirable, especially for an artist these days. And that's why I love her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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