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Rihanna – Bitch Better Have My Money
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Also stylized as “BBHMM”, “Bitch Better Have My Money” is a hit single released by Rihanna. The title comes from a scene in the 1988 film I’m Gonna Git You Sucka.
The image used
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Rihanna – Bitch Better Have My Money (GTA Remix)
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[Intro] / Yayo, yayo / Mula-la / Yayo / [Verse 1] / Bitch better have my money / Y'all should know me well enough / Bitch better have my money / Please don't call me on my bluff
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Kendrick Lamar Calls Out Rihanna’s Former Accountant On “FEAR.”
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“How did the bad girl feel when she looked at them numbers?”
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Rihanna – Bitch Better Have My Money (R3HAB Remix)
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[Verse 1] / Bitch better have my money / Y'all should know me well enough / Bitch better have my money / Please don't call me on my bluff / Pay me what you owe me / Ballin' bigger
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Rihanna – Pose
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“Pose” is a braggadocio track detailing Rihanna’s love for money and opposing indigent people.
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Rihanna – Higher
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According to songwriter Bibi Bourelly, “Higher” was written in only 20 minutes. She spoke to Vice about the song:
Everything happens for a reason. Working with Rihanna has
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AMG – Bitch Betta Have My Money
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“Bitch Betta Have My Money” is the title track and second single from AMG’s 1991 debut album. While the phrase was a phrase primarily used by pimps in the street in relation to
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Desmond Dennis (Ft. Calista Quinn) – Lil Dicky - Freaky Friday
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[Back To Sleep: Desmond Dennis] / I know it's late, I know it's late / And baby I can't focus, focus / [Only Girl: Calista Quinn] / So boy, forget about the world, 'cause it's gon
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Kanye West (Ft. Rihanna) – Famous
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“Famous” explores what it means to be famous—Rihanna personifies fame on the hook.
Kanye premiered the music video for “Famous” on June 24th, 2016, at The Forum in Los Angeles
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Genius x Spotify – Behind The Lyrics: The Complete Experience Playlist
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Through the Genius x Spotify integration, Genius is at your fingertips when and where you experience music. In the Spotify iPhone app, Genius knowledge is stripped
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THE CARTERS – APESHIT
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On “APESHIT,” JAY and Beyoncé flex about their luxurious lifestyles and come up, emphasizing that they are on the top of the music game. The track also bears strong thematic
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Rihanna – Kiss It Better
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“Kiss It Better” tells the story of a broken relationship. She is aware that no one does it like him so instead of arguing all night she ‘kisses it better’.
A preview of the song
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Genius – Song Ranking Page 2015
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Thread here.
UPDATE! Curation has occurred! Now we have to figure out where to put eveything. Here are some stats:
We have 58 songs on our “top 50 list” with a further 33 songs
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T.I. (Ft. Rihanna) – Live Your Life
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Released in 2008 on T.I.’s best-selling Paper Trail album, “Live Your Life” is a life-affirming T.I.-Rihanna tag-team that’s guaranteed to give you a boost.
The intro/outro is
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Kendrick Lamar (Ft. Rihanna) – LOYALTY.
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On “LOYALTY.,” Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna muse on the value and necessity of complete loyalty and honesty in both platonic and romantic relationships. The song marks the first
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Rihanna (Ft. JAY-Z) – Umbrella
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Rihanna comforts her lover by telling him she will be there for him, in good times and bad. The umbrella is a metaphor for her support.
“Umbrella” stayed on top of the UK Singles
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Kanye West – Can't Tell Me Nothing
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A single off Kanye’s 3rd album, Graduation, “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” is considered a bit of a sleeper hit, as the single “Stronger” was much more popular, especially at the time.
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Rihanna (Ft. Jeezy) – Hard
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“Hard” is the second single from Rated R released on November 10, 2009. The song was a success, peaking at #8 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Rihanna’s thirteenth top ten
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Travis Scott – Antidote
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Produced by Eestbound, WondaGurl, and Travis himself, “Antidote” was not initially intended to appear on Rodeo, as confirmed on Travis' SoundCloud on June 23rd:
This is for the
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Genius Users – Rihanna - Unreleased Songs [Discography List]
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Unreleased / 2005 / Bring it Back / Give Me A Try (with Sizzla) / This Is Rihanna (Mixtape, 2005) ↗ / 1. Intro (Prelude to the Hurricane) / 2. Hurricane (feat. Rupee) / 3. Pon De
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Rihanna – S&M
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“S&M” is an ode to sex, sadomasochism, bondage, and BDSM fetishes. It was released as the fourth single for Loud.
In a 2010 Spin interview, Rihanna said the sexual lyrics aren’t
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Rihanna (Ft. Drake) – Work
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On “Work,” Rihanna seeks a deep, meaningful connection, however the male character she sings to (played by Drake) is only interested in sex. This narrative is similar to Rihanna
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Bryson Tiller & Rihanna) – Wild Thoughts
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DJ Khaled links up R&B singers Rihanna & Bryson Tiller for the fourth single released on 16th of June, 2017, off his studio album, Grateful.
Sampling Santana’s classic 1999 track
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Rihanna – Love on the Brain
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“Love on the Brain” has a 1950’s doo-wop sound that is similar to other contemporary songs like Amy Winehouse’s “Wake Up Alone” and Beyoncé’s “Superpower.” The chord progression
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Rihanna (Ft. Nicki Minaj) – Raining Men
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Rihanna and Nicki sing of the disposability of men. They take their inspiration from the Official Feminist Disco Anthem: “It’s Raining Men” (by The Weather Girls)
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Kendrick Lamar (Ft. Zacari) – LOVE.
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“LOVE.” finds Kendrick Lamar musing on the woman in his life; presumably his fiancé Whitney Alford, whom he has been in a relationship with since his high school days. Kendrick
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Drake – Controlla
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“Controlla” is a dancehall-infused song in which Drake details his commitment to a woman. It features a similar vibe to Drake’s collaboration with Rihanna, “Work.”
On March 29, a
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Nicki Minaj – Starships
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“Starships” is about defying expectations and realizing your potential—a lesson that’s very close to Nicki Minaj’s heart.
This track saw Nicki Minaj make her big transition from
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JAY-Z (Ft. Kanye West & Rihanna) – Run This Town
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The three principal artists of Jay-Z’s newly-formed Roc Nation record label—Kanye West, Rihanna, and the Hov himself—announce to the world that they “run the town.” Jay explained
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Rihanna – Take a Bow
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“Take a Bow” is about Rih’s not wanting to rekindle her relationship with an unfaithful ex. She’s tired of hearing his excuses and wants to let him know it’s over for good.
The
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Snoop Dogg – Gin and Juice
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“Gin and Juice” is Snoop Dogg’s depiction of the more laid back side of the streets. It has arguably one of the catchiest hooks in all of hip-hop and is symbolic of what the G-funk
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Chris Brown – Under the Influence
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Over chilled production, “Under the Influence” finds Chris “under the influence” of Robitussin cough syrup and the impression of his lover as he croons for her to come over to his
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Genius – Most Anticipated Albums Of 2016
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Blood Orange! PJ Harvey! The National! Doomstarks! Vampire Weekend! Pusha T! These are just some of the artists who didn’t quite make this list. That’s how hot 2016 is gonna be.
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Rihanna – Reference Tracks [Discography List]
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Alphabetically Organized by Album Era: / Good Girl Gone Bad (2006-2007) / • Cry [Performed by Frankie Storm] / • Dance My Life Away [Performed by Krys Ivory & Qwes] / • Disturbia [
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Tinashe – Joyride
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“Joyride” is the titular track of Tinashe’s sophomore album. A demo version of the song featuring Travis Scott leaked some time before the release of the album, however, Tinashe
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Frank Ocean – Nights
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“Nights” tells the story of Ocean’s previous relationship, detailing the highs and lows they both faced while dating. It also touches upon the events Frank faced while living in
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Eminem (Ft. Rihanna) – Love the Way You Lie
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This smash hit saw Eminem and Rihanna reflect on their ambivalent and abusive relationships with their respective ex-partners Kim & Chris Brown.
Skylar Grey wrote the track’s
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Nicki Minaj (Ft. Drake) – Moment 4 Life
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Released as the fourth single from Nicki’s debut album, Pink Friday, “Moment 4 Life” is about the whirlwind success of becoming a rapper, and not taking moments for granted.
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Lil Uzi Vert – Money Longer
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On “Money Longer,” Lil Uzi Vert contemplates how life has changed since he became famous. The song was first released a track on Uzi’s Soundcloud—a major promo tool for this North
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Kendrick Lamar – Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe
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The content of this song doesn’t advance the narrative of the album. It is told from the perspective of present-day Kendrick Lamar, who isn’t happy with the state of rap music, and
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Sam Smith & Kim Petras – Unholy
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“Unholy” is the second single from Sam Smith’s fourth studio album, Gloria, released on 27th January 2023. The song is a collaboration with German-born singer and songwriter, Kim
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Superfruit – Hip Hop Goes Broadway
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Superfruit is a YouTube channel consisting of duo Scott Hoying and Mitch Grassi who are also members of the acapella group Pentatonix. Mitch and Scott took several popular pop
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Kanye West (Ft. Pusha T) – Runaway
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The piano, the echoing voice in the background, the distortion on his singing, the vocoder solo: every single element of this track is spine-tingling, hauntingly beautiful. Combine
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Genius Users – Rihanna [Discography List]
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Studio Albums: / Music of the Sun (2005) / A Girl Like Me (2006) / Good Girl Gone Bad (2007) / Reloaded (2008) / Rated R (2009) / Loud (2010) / Talk That Talk (2011) / Unapologetic
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Rihanna – Sex With Me
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In “Sex With Me”, Rihanna makes it clear that having sex with her is something unique; in fact, it’s luxurious and, according to her, “so amazing.”
Rih has definitely mentioned
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Rihanna – Lemme Get That
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[Refrain: Rihanna] / I got a house, but I need new furniture / Why spend mine when I could spend yours? / The truth is I will love you the same / But why complain? You buying Gucci
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Omarion (Ft. Chris Brown & Jhené Aiko) – Post to Be
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“Post to Be” is the second single from Omarion’s fourth studio album Sex Playlist, released via MMG.
The lyrics capitalize on a loose interpretation of the word “post,” which
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Beyoncé (Ft. JAY-Z) – Crazy in Love
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“Crazy In Love” is the ridiculously successful lead single from Beyoncé’s first solo album Dangerously In Love.
Penned by Beyoncé and Rich Harrison, the song revolves around
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Drake (Ft. Rihanna) – Too Good
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“Too Good” is about a couple who go out of their way to treat each other well, while they feel like their love is taken for granted.
Carrying the same Caribbean and dancehall beat
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Beyoncé – Formation
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“Formation” is a Black Power anthem, a fitting contribution to Black History Month and an important conversation piece in the Black Lives Matter movement. The song was released one
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