Rihanna (Robyn Rihanna Fenty) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman who rose to fame in 2005 with her debut album. Discovered by producer Evan Rogers while he was vacationing in Barbados, she signed with Def Jam Recordings and quickly became one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Known for her versatile vocal style and ability to work across genres, Rihanna is primarily an interpretive artist — the vast majority of her recorded catalog was written by professional songwriters including Ne-Yo, The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, Stargate, Max Martin, Calvin Harris, and Sia. Her 2016 album Anti represents her most songwriter-involved work, where she received co-writing credits on several tracks.
Her catalog tells a clear story: through her first seven albums, almost every song was written by professional songwriters — Evan Rogers, The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, Ne-Yo, Stargate, Sia, and Calvin Harris authored her biggest hits. Anti (2016) marks a genuine shift, with co-writing credits on tracks like "Consideration" (with SZA), "Higher," and "Love on the Brain." Even so, across 98 tracks her overall authorship score sits at just 14%.
Member Credit Breakdown
Percentage of all tracks (across all albums) where each member holds credit.
| Member | Period | Lyrics | Music | Production | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rihanna | 2003–present |
14%
|
13%
|
0%
|
100%
|
Discography
Music of the Sun
Def Jam Recordings / SRP Records
A Girl Like Me
Def Jam Recordings / SRP Records
Good Girl Gone Bad
Def Jam Recordings / SRP Records
Rated R
Def Jam Recordings / SRP Records
Loud
Def Jam Recordings / SRP Records
Talk That Talk
Def Jam Recordings / SRP Records
Unapologetic
Def Jam Recordings / SRP Records
Anti
Roc Nation / Westbury Road