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Debunking Genre Expectations
Amidst rampant speculation about the musical direction of her next album—some fans suggesting a potential reggae influence—Rihanna firmly asserts that “there's no genre now.” This statement underscores her desire to break free from traditional confines and expectations that may stifle her artistic expression. She emphasizes that her prolonged absence from the music scene was intentional, stating, “I looked at it and I was like this much time away from music needs to count for the next thing everyone hears.”