Rihanna’s eighth studio album, , was released on January 28, 2016, and marked a major shift in her career, moving away from radio-ready pop toward a more experimental, "anti-pop" sound. The Deluxe Edition includes three additional tracks—"Goodnight Gotham," "Pose," and "Sex with Me"—bringing the total to 16. ANTI (Deluxe) Tracklist Featured Artist Consideration James Joint Kiss It Better Yeah, I Said It Same Ol' Mistakes (Tame Impala cover) Never Ending Love on the Brain Close to You 14 Goodnight Gotham (Deluxe Bonus) 15 Pose (Deluxe Bonus) 16 Sex with Me (Deluxe Bonus) Sources: Spotify , Deezer Key Themes and Production
Released on January 28, 2016, by Roc Nation and Westbury Road, is the eighth studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna. The Deluxe Edition followed shortly after, adding three bonus tracks to the standard version. This album represented a significant departure from Rihanna's previous pop-driven hits, moving toward a cohesive, alternative R&B and soul sound that prioritized artistic maturity over radio-friendly formulas. Artistic Direction and Symbols Rihanna - ANTI -Deluxe- -2016-Album-
"Goodnight Gotham" is a brief but haunting sample of Florence + The Machine, creating an eerie, cinematic interlude. "Pose" is a braggadocios flex, matching the energy of "Needed Me" with a heavier trap influence. Finally, "Sex with Me" closes the album with a slow, sensual R&B groove that explores intimacy with a level of candor and confidence that only Rihanna could pull off. These tracks are not mere filler; they are extensions of the album's themes of self-assuredness and sexual autonomy. ANTI Rihanna’s eighth studio album, , was released
, with influences ranging from hip-hop and synth-rock to trap. Core Identity & Artistic Concept Creative Shift “Work” (feat
The most aggressive track on the album. Distorted bass and a cold, detached vocal delivery. Rihanna sounds menacing. In the flow, "Woo" is the hangover after "Desperado"—the moment you stop running and start fighting.