This timeline highlights the major milestones in Rihanna's music career, from her debut to her current status as a global pop icon.
Debut Album - Music of the Sun
2005
Rihanna released her debut album, "Music of the Sun", which included the hit single 'Pon de Replay'.
Second Album - A Girl Like Me
2006
Rihanna released her second album, "A Girl Like Me", featuring the hit single 'S.O.S.', which became her first number one single on the "Billboard" singles chart.
Third Album - Good Girl Gone Bad
2007
Rihanna released her third album, "Good Girl Gone Bad", which included the hit single 'Umbrella' and established her as a pop icon.
Fourth Album - Rated R
2009
Rihanna released her fourth album, "Rated R", which marked a darker and more experimental phase in her music career.
Fifth Album - LOUD
2010
Rihanna released her fifth album, "LOUD", which included the hit singles 'What's My Name?' and 'S&M'.
Sixth Album - Talk That Talk
2011
Rihanna released her sixth album, "Talk That Talk", featuring the hit single 'We Found Love'.
Seventh Album - Unapologetic
2012
Rihanna released her seventh album, "Unapologetic", which included the hit singles 'Diamonds' and 'Stay'.
Eighth Album - Anti
2016
Rihanna released her eighth album, "Anti", exclusively through Tidal, featuring the hit singles 'Work' and 'Needed Me'.
