– Utilizing a haunting, pitched-up sample of Florence and the Machine’s "Only If For a Night," this brief track serves as an explosive, cinematic intro to the deluxe material.
: The iconic red and white cover by artist Roy Nachum features a young Rihanna with a gold crown and Braille poetry by Chloe Mitchell, emphasizing that her message "won't be heard" if she simply follows others. Critical and Commercial Impact
"Same Ol' Mistakes" is a nearly track-for-track cover of Tame Impala’s psychedelic rock anthem. Rihanna transforms the song into a hypnotic, spacey meditation on breaking toxic cycles.
Rihanna has not released a studio album since ANTI (focusing instead on Fenty, her lingerie line, and parenting). This fact alone solidifies ANTI as a closing statement. She left the music industry on her own terms, and the Deluxe edition is the final, definitive signature.
A melancholic acoustic piece that grows into a powerful anthem.
Released alongside "Needed Me," "Kiss It Better" is a shimmering, power-pop ballad that channels the spirit of Prince. Though not as commercially huge as the other singles, it's often cited by critics as one of Rihanna's finest deep cuts and a highlight of the album.
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An aggressive, trap-heavy club track that returns to the "Bad Gal" persona. "Sex with Me":
A powerhouse 50s-style soul ballad that showcased her vocal range and raw vulnerability.
The standard version ends on the somber notes of "Close to You." However, the Deluxe edition adds three tracks that enrich the album's emotional spectrum. 14. "Goodnight Gotham"
The Deluxe edition of ANTI adds three essential tracks that round out the narrative. While the standard edition ends on a note of introspection with "Close to You," the deluxe tracks reintroduce the swagger.
ANTI ’s commercial journey was unconventional, mirroring the album’s rebellious spirit. Initially released as a free download via Samsung, it debuted at a modest No. 27 on the Billboard 200, selling less than 1,000 copies on its first day. However, in its second week of wide availability, the album vaulted from No. 27 to No. 1, earning 166,000 units and marking the biggest jump to the top spot in eight years.
A simple, vulnerable piano ballad closing the standard edition, highlighting emotional honesty. Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks:
A slow-burning western-tinged track. Rihanna sings about escaping a bad situation with a dangerous lover. The Kanye West production (originally intended for The Life of Pablo ) is sparse and menacing.
The album and its singles garnered in 2017, including Record of the Year for "Work" and Best R&B Performance for "Needed Me". In a testament to its lasting impact, ANTI was ranked 230th on Rolling Stone‘s 2020 edition of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and 55th on Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums list.