(MTV) If the first single from Rihanna’s album ‘Loud’, “Only Girl (In The World)” is any indication, the “Umbrella” singer has got her groove back. And a recent report on a few other songs from her forthcoming album indicates that the album will be as “sassy, fun, flirty [and] energetic” as she promised it would be when she announced its title.
Just Jared, which got a preview of nine tracks from the album, reports that the singer is channelling her roots on ‘Loud’ saying that it has “lots of island flavour.”
And a little bit of sex appeal, too. The track “S&M” is reportedly “the naughtiest song of all,” and it features raunchy lyrics.
The track “Cheers” samples Avril Lavigne’s 2003 single “I’m With You.” Just Jared predicts the song will be a hit, saying, “This song will be so huge in clubs, bars, and everywhere that serves alcohol. Everybody will be raising a glass!”
Another track, “Man Down,” includes siren noises and the lyrics, “I pulled out my gun … Oh mama, mama, mama, I just shot a man down in central station. Never thought I’d do it. Whatever ever happened to me? Why did I pull the trigger? What am I gonna do?”
The website reports that the songs “California King (Bed)“ and “Fading Away” are both “beautiful ballad[s].” And while Drake had let slip that he’s been working on the album, the fruits of their collaboration weren’t played during the preview. What was previewed, however, was a duet between Rihanna and Nicki Minaj. Called “Raining Men,” it has a chorus that plays on the children’s counting rhyme, “Eeny, meeny, miny, moe.” Perhaps Rihanna and Nicki are paying tribute to Sean Kingston and Justin Bieber?
JustJared reported that “What’s My Name” will be the second single. Rihanna was recently spotted shooting a video for that song in New York. The leaked song “Who’s That Chick?” will not appear on ‘Loud’, but it’s also fairly up-tempo.