Rihanna releases her fourth album : ‘Rated R’ featuring ‘Russian Roulette,’ ‘Hard,’ ‘Rude Boy,’ and ‘Te Amo’ (2009)

Rihanna‘s ‘Rated R’ is her fourth studio album featuring (among others) Young Jeezy, will.i.am, Justin Timberlake and Slash as guests and released on November 20, 2009 by Def Jam.

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 06/52

Angélique Kidjo and Buddy Guy's rendition of Hendrix's "Voodoo Child" blends Beninese vocal finesse with emotive guitar riffs, striking a balance between homage and cultural reinterpretation. Buddy's sharp solos and Angélique's intricate delivery occasionally clash, but the performance remains a bold cultural fusion. Meanwhile, Paul Simon's "Wristband" uses playful humor to dissect societal barriers, its live performances featuring acoustic flair merged with Clap Clap!'s electronic touches, adding depth to its restless energy.

Post Malone and the Red Hot Chili Peppers shook up genres at the Grammys, moving from intimate acoustic vibes of "Stay" to the funk-infused "Dark Necessities." Marianne Faithfull's 2013 live take on "Broken English" traded punk grit for melodic introspection, while Norah Jones, Willie Nelson, and Wynton Marsalis reimagined "You Are My Sunshine" with a jazz-country twist. Gregory Porter’s duet "Water Under Bridges" with Laura Mvula leaned into nostalgic elegance, though some spontaneity felt restrained in its polished delivery.

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°663 – 2010s Music Videos

Portugal. The Man’s retro-grooved "Feel It Still" punches with ’60s Motown energy and modern resistance, while The Weeknd’s "In The Night" layers sleek ’80s synth-pop with brooding R&B. Post Malone’s "Rockstar" pairs moody trap beats with fame’s chaotic highs, and Galantis’ "Runaway [U & I]" captures euphoric longing with pitch-shifted vocals. Elle King’s "Ex’s & Oh’s" blends bluesy grit with cheeky swagger, and Marshmello’s collaboration with Selena Gomez on "Wolves" delivers atmospheric electronica steeped in yearning. Bring Me The Horizon’s "Medicine" shifts into polished pop-rock, trading chaos for clean hooks, while Kygo’s "Stole the Show" brings tropical house together with bittersweet emotion.

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