Rihanna's fourth studio album 'Rated R,' released Nov. 23, is a goth-sounding collective full of heartrending songs. Her first to bear a Parental Advisory label, the album is backed by some of the leading hip-hop producers and songwriters – Antonio "L.A." Reid, Ne-Yo, will.i.am, Chase & Status, Tricky Stewart, and The-Dream, among others. Highlights are 'Wait your Turn' with dubstep rhythms, 'Rockstar 101' featuring Slash's notable electric guitar trills, ska-backbeat infused 'Hard' featuring rapper Young Jeezy, and her lead single 'Russian Roulette,' a dark, melodic ballad evoking a sense of vulnerability and hopelessness. Go to AOL Radio's New Pop First station to hear a selection of songs from her new album.
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