Rated: Rihanna - Diamonds

Listen to 'Diamonds' here

Christ, so 'da bitch' is back with yet another new song. This isn't another single from current album Talk That Talk, it's a completely new song from a new album and it's called 'Diamonds'. As a Rihanna fan this is very exciting but for the non fans I imagine they're grinding their teeth to the gum right now. Talk That Talk was packed with attitude, naughty lyrics about being catered to down stairs (I don't know an actual polite verb for it that isn't offensive) and a duet with Jay Z. 

'Diamonds' is more in the vein of Rated R, spliced with some Lana Del Rey type production and tempo, and some very Sia sounding vocals. 

Lana + Sia + Rihanna = Fucking amazing!

With her vocals on top form, sounding authentic and strong, Rihanna owns the track from start to finish. It's a pretty meander away from the sex heavy content of her past singles, and a lovely reminder of great songs like 'Russian Roulette' and the other more ballady moments of Rated R. This is a song signifying why, as annoying and exhausting it may be for some, Rihanna has so successfully overcome overkill.

5/5

*I've been informed this was actually written by Sia (one of my favourite artists of all time). This makes me love it even more. Can I do 6/5?