Singer Rihanna has revealed that her highly anticipated new album will be something entirely unexpected. In a rare interview with Harper's Bazaar, she expressed her optimism about the project, stating, "I know it's not going to be anything that anybody expects."
Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Fenty, emphasized that her upcoming album will not follow commercial or radio-friendly trends. Instead, she believes it's "going to be where my artistry deserves to be right now."
The 37-year-old artist has kept fans waiting since her eighth studio album, Anti, was released in 2016. Over the years, there have been numerous rumors about the direction of her long-awaited record, with some speculating it might be a reggae album. However, Rihanna was quick to dispel these rumors, asserting, "Way off! There's no genre now."
She explained, "That's why I waited. Every time, I was just like, 'No, it's not me. It's not right.'" Rihanna stressed that the extended hiatus from music needs to be justified with a significant release, stating, "This much time away from music needs to count for the next thing everyone hears. It has to count."
While she did not reveal further details about the album, Rihanna expressed her excitement, saying, "I feel like I've finally cracked it, girl!" Despite stepping away from music, she has remained busy with her successful make-up and skincare brands.
Rihanna also shared insights into her personal life, focusing on living in the moment and embracing the process of growing older. She remarked, "My legacy is right now. That's all I have the most control over. My legacy is what I do with my time at this moment."
Rihanna is a mother to two young sons, RZA and Riot, with her longtime partner, rapper A$AP Rocky. Earlier this week, A$AP Rocky, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, was acquitted by a Los Angeles jury on charges of firing a gun at a former friend.
As fans eagerly await the release of her new album, Rihanna's optimism and commitment to her artistry promise an exciting next chapter in her musical journey.
