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Rihanna. Music Career
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This timeline outlines the major milestones and achievements in Rihanna's music career, from her debut to her current status as a global superstar.
2003
Discovery by Evan Rogers
Rihanna performed an impromptu audition for vacationing New York City music producers Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken, which helped jumpstart her career.
2005
Debut Album and Single
Rihanna released her debut album 'Music of the Sun' and her highly successful debut single 'Pon De Replay' under Jay-Z's leadership of Def Jam.
2006
Sophomore Album
Rihanna released her platinum-selling sophomore album 'A Girl Like Me', featuring the No. 1 singles 'SOS' and 'Unfaithful'.
2007-2010
Breakthrough and Success
Rihanna released several successful albums including 'Good Girl Gone Bad', 'Rated R', and 'Loud', solidifying her position as a global pop star.
2011-2020
Continued Musical Success
Rihanna continued to release hit albums such as 'Talk That Talk', 'Unapologetic', 'Anti', and collaborated on numerous chart-topping singles.
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