Rihanna
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Rihanna is a seasoned dancehall queen where she posed powerful singing voice that definitley will stay long in the industry. All she need was a quick audition with Def Jam Recordings CEO and the green eyed beauty solidified her hold of a multi-million dollar record contract. The short and quick audition performance turned out to change her life forever as it released her album after.
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[edit] About
Rihanna was born on February 20, 1988 on the Caribbean Island of Barbados. At a young age, performing has never been new to Rihanna. On her secondary education where she enrolled at Combermere School, she had performed in school programs where she formed a musical trio with her classmate. She also won the Miss Combermere Pageant in 2004 where she sang in the talent portion of the contest.
Her big break came at 15 where one of her friends introduced her to music producer Evan Rogers while vacationing one summer. Evan Rogers then helped Rihanna record demo CD which was sent to recording companies. Def Jam took notice of her where during one of her visit she was immediately signed a contract on the spot that led her to record her first studion album, Music Of The Sun.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
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| 2006 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Music - R&B Artist |
| 2006 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Music - Breakout (F) |
| 2006 | MOBO Award | Best R&B |
Certifications
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[edit] News
[edit] Announcements
Download song by Rihanna at Yahoo Music
Rihanna Music Videos on Yahoo Music
[edit] Tours and Concerts
October 2, 2006 - Brandt Centre Regina SK
October 3, 2006 - Pengrowth Saddledome Calgary AB
October 4, 2006 - Rexall Place Edmonton AB
October 6, 2006 - Pacific Coliseum Vancouver BC
October 7, 2006 - Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre Victoria BC
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
 August 26, 2005 Def Jam |
 April 19, 2006 Def Jam |
 May 30, 2007 Def Jam Re-released as Good Girl Gone Bad Reloaded June 02, 2008 Def Jam |
 November 23, 2009 Def Jam |
[edit] Official singles
 Released: August 22, 2005 Label: Def Jam |
 Released: November 28, 2005 Label: Def Jam |
 Released: February 7, 2006 Label: Def Jam |
 Released: July 17, 2006 Label: Def Jam |
 Released: September 13, 2006 Label: Def Jam |
 Released: February 19, 2007 Label: Def Jam |
 Released: March 29, 2007 Label: Def Jam |
 Released: June 12, 2007 Label: Def Jam |
 Released: August 21, 2007 Label: Def Jam |
 Released: September 7, 2007 Label: Def Jam |
 Released: April 15, 2008 Label: Def Jam |
 Released: June 17, 2008 Label: Def Jam |
 Released: October 7, 2008 Label: Def Jam |
 Released: October 20, 2009 Label: Def Jam |
 Released: November 10, 2009 Label: Def Jam |
 Released: February 9, 2010 Label: Def Jam |
[edit] Official singles as a featured artist
 Released: May 2, 2008 Label: A&M/Octone |
 Released: September 23, 2008 Label: Def Jam/Atlantic/Grand Hustle |
 Released: July 24, 2009 Label: Roc Nation/Atlantic |
[edit] Collaborative singles
 August 21, 2008 Def Jam World Just Stand Up! (Single) |
[edit] Other Artist
[edit] Influences
[edit] Similar Artists
[edit] Contemporaries
[edit] Trivia
- Rihanna was chosen the 3rd "Most Searched Celebrity" on VH1 by June 2006.
- Got a tattoo artist tattooed a friendship symbol behind her right ear in August 2006.
