It’s tough to not have a favorite Rihanna song given her brilliant career spanning two decades and several studio albums. Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a genuinely international artist, influencing listeners all over the world with her ever-changing musical output by drawing influence from a broad variety of international genres and cultures.
You might be surprised to learn, though, that your favorite Riri song reveals a lot about your travel preferences. The biggest Rihanna songs have been matched to their locations, which range from hedonistic party meccas to spirit-freeing natural beauties.
Pon de Replay
If you appreciate Rihanna’s first single, you probably like parties just as much as the refrain, “Mr. DJ, won’t you crank the music up?” Because of the song’s dancehall influence and Barbadian title (which means “play it again” in Bajan Creole), which pays respect to the singer’s own country, you should undoubtedly travel to sun-drenched Barbados.
Umbrella
Fans of Umbrella’s driving lyrics and strong rhythm won’t be afraid of a few raindrops; in fact, the song’s 10-week run at number one in the UK has even been attributed to the extraordinarily severe downpour that was occurring at the time of its debut. If you want to experience the wettest areas on earth, consider traveling to Meghalaya in northwestern India.
Shut Up and Drive
If this fast-paced single by Rihanna is your favorite song, you’ll want a destination that is as energizing and petrol-head as you are. The bassline sounds like a meaty, roaring motor. Monaco is your spiritual home since it is where the most well-known Formula 1 track in the world is located. The course winds through posh streets lined with boutique shops, glistening hotels, and casinos. Monaco mimics the vintage musical inspirations of Shut Up and Drive, as well as its hedonistic, badass attitude, with a long history of luring the world’s rich elite.
Disturbia
Disturbia is Rihanna at her most spooky, a weird, oddball celebration of the paranormal. Visit Namibia’s Skeleton Coast to see haunting ghost settlements and unsettling tree-trunk shadows if the song’s sinister themes and twisted lyrics let your imagination free.