Rihanna Says Clip For 'Rude Boy' Is 'A Pop Art Video'
'It's really colorful, really energetic,' singer says.By Jayson Rodriguez
Rihanna in "Rude Boy"
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Rihanna is returning to her Caribbean roots on her latest single from Rated R, "Rude Boy."
The Barbados-born singer's earlier songs, like "S.O.S." and "Dem Haters," were tinged with island appeal. But since her breakout hit "Umbrella," Rih Rih has leaned toward pop fare. Now with the release of "Rude Boy," she's returning to a familiar sound and created an accompanying...
MTV.com News — Singer wants to combine the 'grime' of Rated R with more up-tempo pop for her next effort.By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by MTV Korea
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MTV.com News — 'It's really colorful, really energetic,' singer says.By Jayson Rodriguez
Rihanna in "Rude Boy"
Photo: Def Jam
Rihanna is returning to her Caribbean roots on h... more info
Idolator — MTV sat down with MTV Korea, and talked about what sound she wants to go for—or, rather, get back to—for her next album. “I love pop music,” Ms. Fenty, ... more info
MTV.com News — She's also interested in starting her own fashion line: 'It's another way for me to be creative.'By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by MTV Asia
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MTV.com News — 'It's cool because she looks beautiful in the video,' Diplo says.By Hillary Crosley
Rihanna in her video for "Rude Boy"
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MTV.co.uk News — Rihanna has said her next album will be less dark and more pop orientated than current record Rated R. The Barbados born star’s most recent album was recorded and relea... more info