Seven years, seven album, and being one of pop musics most dominating forces and machines has paid off for Rihanna. The ROC Nation queen has landed her very first US # 1 album with ‘Unapologetic’. Despite being the the biggest digital artist in history and having a whoping 12 # 1 hits to her credit, she still has never received a #1 album in the US, until now. Regardless of public debate and ridicule over her talent and her marketing overdrive, congratulations are definitely due. As hard as it may be for many to face Riri is one of today’s biggest female pop stars in the world, and it appears her navy has spoken. The album moved a generous 238, 000 copies its first week, which also makes it her biggest first week sales according to Billboard. Just in case your curious take a peak at her #1 singles list below
2007,” Umbrella,” featuring Jay-Z
2008, “Take a Bow”
2008, “Disturbia”
2008, “Live Your Life” (T.I. featuring Rihanna)
2010, “Rude Boy”
2010, “Love the Way You Lie” (Eminem featuring Rihanna)
2010, “What’s My Name?,” featuring Drake
2010, “Only Girl (In the World)”
2011, “S&M,” featuring Britney Spears
2011, “We Found Love,” featuring Calvin Harris
2012, “Diamonds”