Despite its darker tone, Rated R was a commercial success, debuting at with 181,000 copies sold in its first week—Rihanna’s highest at the time. It has since been certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA. Music critics widely praised the album for its artistic growth, with many now viewing it as a pivotal moment that paved the way for her later experimental work like Anti . Fast Facts Release Date November 20, 2009 Primary Genres Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Dubstep, Rock Executive Producers Antonio "L.A." Reid, Robyn Rihanna Fenty Chart Success Number 1 in Norway and Switzerland; Top 10 in 14 countries
A gritty collaboration with the Guns N' Roses guitarist that emphasized the album’s rock edge. Rihanna Rated R zip
A nearly seven-minute epic co-written by Justin Timberlake that critics cited as a career-defining vocal performance. Critical and Commercial Impact Despite its darker tone, Rated R was a
The lead single, a haunting ballad that uses the deadly game as a metaphor for a toxic relationship. Fast Facts Release Date November 20, 2009 Primary