Anti -deluxe- -2016-album- — Rihanna -

By 2014, Rihanna had earned 13 number-one singles. She was a dominant force on the Billboard charts. Yet, she felt trapped by her own success.

A minimalist trap-soul masterpiece produced by DJ Mustard and Frank Dukes. "Needed Me" is a definitive kiss-off to a one-night stand, asserting dominance and independence. It has since been certified 5x Platinum.

A return to the aggressive, braggadocious trap style of her earlier single "Bitch Better Have My Money." It is abrasive, chaotic, and perfect for the runway. 16. "Sex with Me" Rihanna - ANTI -Deluxe- -2016-Album-

The Deluxe Edition maintains the same avant-garde, anti-glamour aesthetic as the standard: a childhood-inspired polaroid collage cover, with the deluxe version often marked by a sticker or altered barcode rather than different artwork.

A retro soul ballad that showcased immense vocal range. "Higher": A short, raw, and soulful track. By 2014, Rihanna had earned 13 number-one singles

– A aggressive, trap-heavy anthem filled with spitting vocals and metallic clangs, recalling the confrontational energy of her 2015 single "Bitch Better Have My Money."

"Sex With Me," "Kiss It Better," "Love on the Brain." Skip: Nothing. Even the interludes are essential. Verdict: Essential. The last great rockstar album of the streaming era. A minimalist trap-soul masterpiece produced by DJ Mustard

The track listing for the is as follows:

ANTI did something much more valuable than scoring quick number-one debuts; it bought Rihanna her artistic freedom. It proved that her brand was powerful enough to dictate trends rather than follow them. Without the sonic experimentation of ANTI , the world likely wouldn't have seen the fearless, multi-billion-dollar mogul who went on to revolutionize the beauty and fashion industries. It remains her definitive masterpiece—an album that shines precisely because it refuses to sparkle.

ANTI was initially met with mixed reactions from critics who expected more radio-friendly hits, but it quickly gained critical acclaim for its artistic bravery.