The ultimate hit machine. Since she began her career in 2005 the Barbarian superstar Rihanna has been stacking hit records and has maintained dominance in the music industry in a way no other artist has. Breaking records for more than 10 years in a row isn’t a fluke, so it only seems right to have a thread dedicated to her countless accomplishments and achievements.
At over 215 million digital singles sold, Rihanna is the highest selling digital singles artist of all-time. She holds the distinction on most stand-alone countries too, including the US and the UK
At 39.20 million, Rihanna is the second-most followed female artist of Spotify (as of Oct 1, 2020)
With more than 270 million total records sold, Rihanna is the best selling black female artist of all time.
At 14, Rihanna had more US Hot 100 #1 hits than anyone else during the last 25 years
At 4, Rihanna is tied-second for the most US Hot 100 #1 hits inside a calendar year after the Beatles
At 9, Rihanna has had more UK Singles Chart #1 hits than anyone else during the last 20 years
Rihanna is the only female artist in history with distinct songs hitting the Top for 10 weeks or more in the US (We Found Love) and in the UK (Umbrella)
Rihanna has at least 30 Top 10 hits in each the US, the UK and Australia
Imo she's the greatest pop star of the 21st century (so far)
Pretty much. So many hits.
Coldplay are at 100M albums. Also how much for Adele?
Either way, she’s an icon
that was from a few years ago, I took it off for accuracy.
In pure sales, Adele is around 60, with just 3 albums
that was from a few years ago, I took it off for accuracy.
In pure sales, Adele is around 60, with just 3 albums
Adele feature on R9
In July 2015, Rihanna became the first artist to cross 100 million RIAA song certifications
(I don't think she's the only artist to cross that mark anymore, I think Drake did a few years later.)
“Gold & Platinum is the industry’s premier way to celebrate achievement in the marketplace,” said Cary Sherman, Chairman & CEO, RIAA. “We’ve given awards to artists for nearly 60 years, but it’s rare that we have the opportunity to recognize a milestone like the one Rihanna has reached. Congratulations to Rihanna! She has not only surpassed RIAA’s one-hundred million mark, but also is the first artist to do so. It’s an historic feat and a testament to an extraordinary career.”
Not a fan of her voice or music but her persona and marketing are probably the best the world has ever seen.
Umbrella and Disturbia are great though
Not a fan of her voice or music but her persona and marketing are probably the best the world has ever seen.
Umbrella and Disturbia are great though
Adele feature on R9
Adele would be too starstruck to hold a conversation, let alone sing