Rihanna - Diamonds
Diamonds" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for
her seventh studio album, Unapologetic (2012). It was written
by Sia Furler together with its producers, Benny Blanco and StarGate.
The song premiered on September 26, 2012, during the Elvis Duran and
the Morning Show and was digitally released the following day as the lead
single from Unapologetic. Def Jam Recordings serviced
the single to contemporary hit radio in the United States on October
2. "Diamonds" is a mid-tempo electronic and pop ballad
performed with heavy synthesizers, orchestral sounds, and electronic
rhythms. The song's lyrics serve as a departure from the themes of unhealthy
relationships that were on Rihanna's previous singles.
I personally think this music video was successful because
of the song. "Diamonds" was well received by most critics, some
of whom complimented Rihanna's different musical direction, while others
criticized the song's production. The single topped music charts in over twenty
countries, including the United States, where it became Rihanna's twelfth
number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 and tied
her with Madonna and The Supremes for the fifth-most
number one singles in the chart's history. "Diamonds" was certified quadruple
platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and
sold over four million digital copies in the US. By May 2013, it had sold over
7.5 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling singles of
all-time.
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