Rihanna Finds Love On A Hopeless Reality Show

by Bradley Stern
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Tonight, Illuminati Princess Navy Commander Rihanna took to the stage of US X Factor to perform her latest #1 single, the Calvin Harris-produced “We Found Love,” for the very first time on TV. And how did she fare? Well…

IT WAS AMAZING.

Replicating the look and feel of the ’90′s grunge-inspired cornfield rave scene from the “We Found Love” video, the Bajan beauty was looking all sorts of sexy in a big ol’ puffy bomber jacket, a plaid top and some ripped jeans revealing a fuck-me-o’clock garter belt underneath. Mmm-MMM, RiRi!

Ri’s live rendition was as heart-racing and euphoric as the accompanying track, filled with flashing neon signs, fireworks shooting from every direction, and some of the most explosive energy I’ve ever witnessed coming from the Bajan sensation. She was absolutely flailing all over that stage!

And apart from the on-stage moshing during those epic post-chorus beat breakdowns, there was even some actual choreography on Rihanna’s part–she was stomping the shit outta that stage! Like, why is this the first time we’re seeing Ri really cut a rug? WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LI-I-I-I-I-IFE?!

The only major downside to the performance was that the backing track was far too loud, resulting in a weird and distracting clash between her live vocals and the actual song. Still, she trudged on like a champ–and seemingly had the time of her fucking life doing so.

Now I’ve seen my fair share of RiRi slagging over the past few weeks since the Talk That Talk era, so let me just clarify my position: I don’t care that she’s not the greatest singer. I don’t care that she’s not the greatest dancer. Rihanna is fucking FUN. Everything about her–from her personality, to her performances, to her music–is so thoroughly enjoyable and carefree. I adore her to bits and pieces. G4L ’til I die, bitches!

VIVA LA RIRI!

“We Found Love” was released on September 22. (iTunes)

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  • http://www.facebook.com/aaronspencerbyrd Aaron Byrd

    As much as I love Rihanna and legitimately enjoyed that performance, that was sooo close to miming.

  • Truth

    Backing track aside, this was one of the best performances she’s ever done.

  • Danny

    I will honestly never understand that absolute hatred for pop singers lip synching. Why does it matter If she’s putting on a FLAWLESS show and OBVIOUSLY singing over the back track then who cares? Lip synching shouldn’t be such a big problem with so many people.

  • http://www.muumuse.com Bradley Stern

    Exactly. Thank you, Danny.

  • http://www.facebook.com/aaronspencerbyrd Aaron Byrd

    Because if she can’t sing, what is she doing in a singing career?

    Anyone can lip sync.  Where’s her X Factor if she’s just doing what everyone else can?  Of course Brad would agree.  He’s obsessed with the least talented pop star out there.

  • Ben

    Whoever the eff turned those ‘backing’ vocals up so loud has probably already been fired – that was ridiculous. And sorry but huh WHO isn’t the best singer? The best compared to Mariah or what? She out-sings most every (charting, sorry Xtina) popstar out there! She gets respect from Kanye to Coldplay, and she delivers her shizz. UK X Factor performances were live and amazing, as are all of her recorded performances. I don’t know why people dismiss studio recordings. It’s not like she’s recorded 50 (or whatever) fluke tracks. She can sing. [/rant]. (I still love you, Brit. But let’s not talk about you too much or that whole studio point falls apart. I love the robot who sings for you too, though.)

  • ibreathepop

    Check out  a “Talk That Talk” review in german”http://ibreathepop.blogspot.com/2011/11/es-ist-da-rihannas-neuster.html#more



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