There have been increasing reports of new music from Rihanna for months. The singer from Barbados has repeatedly confirmed that she is working intensively in the studio again. At the same time, rumors about a possible new album have been surfacing more and more frequently. Expectations are correspondingly high. «ANTI» was released in 2016 and marked the last major release to date. Ten years later, the pop world is once again turning its attention to Rihanna and the question of when the next chapter will begin.
In recent interviews, Rihanna has let it be known that she has found a clear musical direction. She has been working on new material for some time now. Individual musical projects in recent years - such as contributions to soundtracks - have also shown that her connection to music has never completely paused. Accordingly, there is growing excitement as to when Rihanna will take the next step.
In the pop industry, a major album is often followed by an international tour. Should Rihanna actually release new music, this scenario will also come into focus. Her last major concert series were among the most successful pop tours of the 2010s. Fans are therefore keeping a close eye on how the project develops. Because the more concrete a new album becomes, the more realistic the prospect of a possible Rihanna tour becomes - perhaps including stops in Europe.