What does Rated R: Remixed sound like?

Pulsating remixes breathe new life into Rihanna's hits, blending dance beats with her signature R&B flair. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop. Start with "Mad House (Chew Fu Straight Jacket fix)".

Is Rated R: Remixed a good place to start with Rihanna?

Yes, Rated R: Remixed is recommended as a starting point for new Rihanna listeners. Pulsating remixes breathe new life into Rihanna's hits, blending dance beats with her signature R&B flair. Released in 2010, 'Rated R: Remixed' follows Rihanna's critically acclaimed fifth studio album, 'Rated R'. At this stage in her career, Rihanna was solidifying her status as a pop powerhouse and exploring bolder themes in her music after overcoming personal challenges. This remix album showcases the continued evolution of her sound and artistic vision.

Who is Rated R: Remixed for?

Rated R: Remixed works well if you're into steady build towards climactic moments, pulsating energy for dance floor and immersive experience for social settings.

How many songs are on Rated R: Remixed?

Rated R: Remixed has 10 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Rated R: Remixed

Rihanna · 2010

52 min · 10 tracks · contemporary R&B

Pulsating remixes breathe new life into Rihanna's hits, blending dance beats with her signature R&B flair.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Mad House (Chew Fu Straight Jacket fix) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Russian Roulette (Chew Fu Black Russian fix) — This remix transforms the haunting original into an electrifying dance anthem while preserving the emotional weight of the lyrics, showcasing Rihanna's vocal prowess.
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Rude Boy (Chew Fu Bumbaclot fix) — The remix heightens the infectious energy of the track, turning it into a club staple that exemplifies Rihanna's fusion of reggae and pop influences.
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Photographs (Chew Fu 35mm fix) — This version reinterprets the reflective nature of the original with upbeat rhythms, making it a standout for its combination of nostalgia and danceability.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The remixes enhance Rihanna's hits but don't significantly alter their core appeal, making it a solid yet familiar collection.

What we noticed

Each track features a prominent dance beat that transforms the original R&B sound into a club-ready format.
The remixes maintain the core melodies and hooks of the original songs while introducing new electronic elements and effects.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady build towards climactic moments
pulsating energy for dance floor
immersive experience for social settings
engaging remixes with fresh twists

Maybe skip if you

prefer quick, standalone tracks
seek overly mellow listening

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — Remix album showcasing Rihanna's versatility, but not a primary entry or major milestone.
Themes: club-ready anthems· dancehall revival· emotional depth· nostalgic memory
Career context: Released in 2010, 'Rated R: Remixed' follows Rihanna's critically acclaimed fifth studio album, 'Rated R'. At this stage in her career, Rihanna was solidifying her status as a pop powerhouse and exploring bolder themes in her music after overcoming personal challenges. This remix album showcases the continued evolution of her sound and artistic vision.
Stylistic neighbors: Beyoncé· Dua Lipa· SZA

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Russian Roulette (Chew Fu Black Russian fix)

The chorus shifts from a tense countdown to a powerful assertion of resilience and vulnerability.

This contrast amplifies the song's theme of danger versus empowerment, illustrating a pivotal moment where vulnerability becomes strength.