Vinogradari - listening party

Unapologetic Umbrella - absolute smash. period. end of story. 10/10

Unapologetic Umbrella - this track is a legit mega-hit. Honestly, even eight years later, listening to it gives me that exact same rush I felt when it first dropped. The bridge is 🙏 🙏 10/10

push up on me - I’m really not digging that non-illuminated vocal style she used in her previous era 👎 That said, the bridge and the chorus are incredibly catchy 🙏

8.5/10

push up on me - fun little track. nothing crazy, but it works. Honestly, I think this vocal style really suits her. 😁 7/10

push up on me - Rihanna. Such a sexy track... I've always had a thing for this song and that whole vibe from her early era 😬 her vocals are solid, 8/10

don't stop The Music - I have to admit, the live version blows the studio recording out of the water. That said, the chorus feels significantly weaker than the rest of the track, which is honestly uncharacteristic for Rihanna.

9/10

don't stop The Music - absolute revolution. even today, this track still hits... that beat, everything... 🙏 classic RiRi vibes as always 😬 10/10

don't stop The Music - my second all-time favorite. 🙏 🙏 I always go all out when this one comes on. Even though it's been a club staple for years, it’s still totally Iconic. 10/10

Breakin' Dishes. Alright, look, it's just an album track. It isn't anything to write home about... though that "A man, a man, on a m-a-a-a-aan" part is actually pretty cool.

6/10

Breakin - sounded a little trashy at first, but I'm actually digging the beat. 7/10

Breakin Dishes It’s kind of a funny track, honestly. I just picture Rihanna sitting at home, desperately waiting for her guy to show up and ends up smashing all the Dishes in frustration... 7/10.

Shut up and Drive - It's a decent little track, honestly... not bad at all, but it just never really clicked for me. Still, Ke$ha gets an 8/10 from me

Shut up and Drive - solid track, I've always been a fan of that braking sound effect in the song. 8/10

Shut up and Drive — On this album, 🤔 switches back and forth between her "new" and "old" vocal styles. Personally, I find the newer sound much more appealing 😳. It’s a real shame she didn't lean into it more here... the track itself is fantastic, though it leans a bit too far into being overtly provocative 🙂.

9/10

hate that i Love you - this isn't Robin. But, hey, considering she was still playing the "innocent girl" card back then... 😬 it works. I’m actually digging this 90s boy band vibe. 8/10

hate that i Love you - biographical 🙂 Honestly, her vocals totally match Rihanna and Ne-Yo. 9/10

hate that i Love you is an autobiographical 🙂

8.5/10

say it - did he actually say it at the end? Honestly, the track feels a bit bland. It's crazy how much Robin's vocals have changed from back in the day compared to now. Still, hearing her voice just hits me differently... brings back all that nostalgia. 7/10

Say It - If this were in some language I didn't understand, I would have assumed it was just a jingle for a baby commercial, like those diapers that claim to absorb 50% more than the leading brand.

5/10

Say It - honestly, this song is a bit of a snooze, even if the beat is actually pretty solid. Could work if you just need something to chill to. 5.5/10