A Girl Like Me
Rihanna · 2006
53 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · reggae
A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and pop, underscored by intimate storytelling and danceable grooves.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout danceable tracks for parties intimate storytelling in lyrics
- Context
- Released on April 19, 2006, 'A Girl Like Me' was Rihanna's second studio album, following her successful debut 'Music of the Sun'. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from a budding pop star to a recognizable figure in the mainstream music landscape, paving the way for her later monumental hits.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, reggae
A Girl Like Me is an album by Rihanna, released in 2006. A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and pop, underscored by intimate storytelling and danceable grooves. 'A Girl Like Me' solidified Rihanna's presence in pop music, with its lead single 'SOS' reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album received positive reviews and showcased her ability to blend various genres, influencing future generations of artists within the pop and R&B scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does A Girl Like Me sound like?
A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and pop, underscored by intimate storytelling and danceable grooves. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes A Girl Like Me by Rihanna notable?
'A Girl Like Me' solidified Rihanna's presence in pop music, with its lead single 'SOS' reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album received positive reviews and showcased her ability to blend various genres, influencing future generations of artists within the pop and R&B scenes. Released on April 19, 2006, 'A Girl Like Me' was Rihanna's second studio album, following her successful debut 'Music of the Sun'. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from a budding pop star to a recognizable figure in the mainstream music landscape, paving the way for her later monumental hits.
Who is A Girl Like Me for?
A Girl Like Me works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove throughout, danceable tracks for parties and intimate storytelling in lyrics.
How many songs are on A Girl Like Me?
A Girl Like Me has 14 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 SOS Standout 4:00
- 2 Kisses Don’t Lie 3:53
- 3 Unfaithful Standout 3:49
- 4 We Ride Standout 3:57
- 5 Dem Haters 4:19
- 6 Final Goodbye 3:14
- 7 Break It Off 3:34
- 8 Crazy Little Thing Called Love 3:24
- 9 Selfish Girl 3:38
- 10 P.S. (I’m Still Not Over You) 4:11
- 11 A Girl Like Me 4:18
- 12 Million Miles Away 4:12
- 13 If It’s Lovin’ That You Want, Part 2 4:09
- 14 Pon de Replay (Full Phatt remix) 3:21
Release Date
April 19, 2006
Artist Origin
Barbados
Runtime
53 min 59 sec
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