Rihanna's New Single "Only Girl (In The World)" Is A Return To Fun

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Pop star Rihanna premiered her new single on Ryan Seacrest's radio show this morning, titled "Only Girl (In The World)". It is the first single from her November release Loud, coming out less than a year after her dark and twisty record Rated R.


"Only Girl" is a little more joyful than the singles from Rated R. Ok, a lot more joyful. Forget it, its a damn electro-house party. The drama and depression has been tossed aside for throbbing electro beats and grinding grooves, provided by Stargate (the people behind the amazing "Take a Bow"). What I appreciate is that she hasn't tossed aside some of her stuff from Rated R. The song's lyrics are just as demanding as #1 smash "Rude Boy", demanding that her boyfriend treats her like she is the "only girl in the world" (hence, the title). Instead of being intimidating, though, it is an anthem that is guaranteed smash virtually everywhere in the world (I smell another UK #1, and at least a US Top 5).

If this single, and the (hopefully) appropriately titled album are any indication, than Rihanna is on course to reclaim her pop queen crown.

Rating: 8 out of 10