Rihanna's 'Russian Roulette'
What the pop star has to say in her first single since the Chris Brown scandal
The cover of Rihanna's 'Russian Roulette' single (Island Def Jam)
Rihanna's new song "Russian Roulette" makes it clear she "isn't going to play nice," said Todd Martens in the Los Angeles Times. In her first single since she was assaulted by then-boyfriend Chris Brown back in February, Rihanna doesn't "shy from tough, violent subject matter." "Russian Roulette" is "far from the typical ballad—it's an assertive, harsh, and, at times, frightening single, coming to a close with a gunshot" (listen to "Russian Roulette" here).
Regarding the gunshot, said Zara Golden in Flavorwire, "we can only guess who's left standing." It seems obvious that "Russian Roulette" is "a nod at the Chris Brown scandal, as Rihanna sings about keeping faith in a troublesome relationship." It's a "moody" song that exposes Rihanna's "dark side," which really "works in her favor" here.
"Russian Roulette" isn't the most enticing song, said Stuart Heritage in Heckler Spray. It's the first single from Rihanna's upcoming album Rated R—and "the R, if you're wondering, stands for Really Bloody Depressing." "Russian Roulette" is a total downer, and "we hope that the song disappears without trace."
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Posted by LoveMeLately, Thursday, October 22, 2009, 3:12 pm I hope it disappears as well, Lord knows we do not need these babies hearing such a God awful song, these Kids will automatically think shes talkin about killin herself over Love/?? PuhLeeze girl move on..your rich..successful and made leave the past in the past and lets hear some Uplifting music...my goodness.
Posted by Kelly, Thursday, October 22, 2009, 5:43 pm What an awful comment by LoveMelately. It's not so easy to just leave the past in the past as you say. Plus these songs were written when her violent incident or plural was still fresh. Music is an expression of your mood and emotions, it's human nature to not feel happy and uplifiting all the time. We all experience it, and thus it comes out in our art. I say good on Rihanna.
Posted by chick_tabu, Friday, October 23, 2009, 3:19 am That song is sick but I heard there was a dark side to rihanna meaning personality flaws outside of the image her pr's trying to project to us. I always got bad vibes about that broad. Just b/c ppl have or look like they have , and happy...it doesnt mean they are. B Jay Z's marriage is presently shaky she's been traveling alone, now wearing a top exposing her nipples right after Rihanna did, B is to old pushin 30 for that, trying to copy this younger generation. They'll go down just like Satan did
Posted by kjismyname, Friday, October 23, 2009, 10:21 pm I agree that this song is kind of disturbing.....and to chick_tabu...Beyonce is too old? Please. She's 27. That is not old. Not at all. Too old ha!
Posted by taurus_diva, Saturday, October 24, 2009, 3:54 pm I personally fell in with this song the first time i heard it...it does show a true dark side to Rihanna i like it! Believe it or not, everyone has a dark side. also, almost every artist has had a time in their career when they were going thru a tough time thought all hope was lost, so cut her some slack!!!
Posted by Dominic, Saturday, October 24, 2009, 11:51 pm songs are about expressing emotions arnt they? this song proves the type of society we live in, we would rather listen to hi tech, disco songs that have no meaning whats so ever, then listen to a beautiful song that has depth and meaning.
Posted by PhD, Sunday, October 25, 2009, 11:07 am I have no respect for this stupid little girl. I wish her album flops. If parents allow their kids to buy or listen to her music then they are just as stupid. Rhianna had an opportunity to show her fans that she care for them by speaking out against domestic abuse and she neglected to do so. Not only that, but every opportunity she has to influence kids by flapping naked cooch all across the papers and internet she takes advantage of it. If you are still supporting her after all of this, you too are low classed and ignorant.
Posted by frostbite, Sunday, October 25, 2009, 4:59 pm I think that a lot of kids face problems with suicide but that maybe hearing a song that kinda tells them that others feel the same way is helpful.
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