10 Reasons Why We Need Rihanna's New Album ASAP

Never "Anti" Rihanna. That's for sure.

Ri Better Have Our Album! - It's been a long three years since Rihanna's Unapologetic album—her seventh in 8 years. It's also been her longest break in between album releases. Twitter feuds have unbounded since then, lots of music teasers, and relationship speculations. No matter how entertaining, the much-anticipated release of the now titled Anti is what's been on the forefront of the Rihanna mystery. Now that we know what the new album is called (with an album cover that shows an artistic reimagining of a childhood photo) there are even more reasons we need it to come out...yesterday. - Jon Reyes(Photo: badgalriri on Instagram)

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Ri Better Have Our Album! - It's been a long three years since Rihanna's Unapologetic album—her seventh in 8 years. It's also been her longest break in between album releases. Twitter feuds have unbounded since then, lots of music teasers, and relationship speculations. No matter how entertaining, the much-anticipated release of the now titled Anti is what's been on the forefront of the Rihanna mystery. Now that we know what the new album is called (with an album cover that shows an artistic reimagining of a childhood photo) there are even more reasons we need it to come out...yesterday. - Jon Reyes(Photo: badgalriri on Instagram)

Feminist Ambassador - Bey's about done promoting the eponymous 2013 album, and we need another resident feminist out here telling it like it is. Plus, Rihanna’s blunt approach is always so much more fun. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Feminist Ambassador - Bey's about done promoting the eponymous 2013 album, and we need another resident feminist out here telling it like it is. Plus, Rihanna’s blunt approach is always so much more fun. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Throw the Rihanna Navy a Life Boat - That poor Rihanna Navy has been losing its mind waiting for this new album. Every time Rihanna posts a side-boob selfie on Instagram, those kids are frantically typing "WHERE IS #R8?!" with, one could imagine, tears streaming down their face. Ri, cut these kids a break! (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

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Throw the Rihanna Navy a Life Boat - That poor Rihanna Navy has been losing its mind waiting for this new album. Every time Rihanna posts a side-boob selfie on Instagram, those kids are frantically typing "WHERE IS #R8?!" with, one could imagine, tears streaming down their face. Ri, cut these kids a break! (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

Rude Boy Diss Track - A couple of months ago Matt Barnes had a gap in his thinking and claimed to be in a relationship with the Bajan queen only to be slammed on Instagram by the singer. So, can we expect a diss track? Pretty please? (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Rude Boy Diss Track - A couple of months ago Matt Barnes had a gap in his thinking and claimed to be in a relationship with the Bajan queen only to be slammed on Instagram by the singer. So, can we expect a diss track? Pretty please? (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Lookout Weeknd - We can dream a little dream, but a possible collaboration with the Canadian singer, The Weeknd, has us foaming at the mouth. Something that can marry the stripper anthemic of Rihanna's "Pour It Up" and the steamy aura of "The Hills" would be emblematic. (Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images)

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Lookout Weeknd - We can dream a little dream, but a possible collaboration with the Canadian singer, The Weeknd, has us foaming at the mouth. Something that can marry the stripper anthemic of Rihanna's "Pour It Up" and the steamy aura of "The Hills" would be emblematic. (Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images)

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Crown Prince - Who will the next beau be? We really need to know. Rihanna's dating life is just as juicy as her hits. Earlier this year she was linked to Leonardo DiCaprio and the year before, she and Drake were as close as close could be. Who will be the next Prince Ri? (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Crown Prince - Who will the next beau be? We really need to know. Rihanna's dating life is just as juicy as her hits. Earlier this year she was linked to Leonardo DiCaprio and the year before, she and Drake were as close as close could be. Who will be the next Prince Ri? (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Ri Better Bring The Hits - RiRi's at 13 #1s and we're just dying to know how many will Anti bring. With confirmed reports that Kanye West contributed more since "FourFiveSeconds," all signs are pointing to #1s on Anti. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation)

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Ri Better Bring The Hits - RiRi's at 13 #1s and we're just dying to know how many will Anti bring. With confirmed reports that Kanye West contributed more since "FourFiveSeconds," all signs are pointing to #1s on Anti. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation)

Who Made The Cut? - There's been so much speculation on who is actually going to make it on the Anti album. Is anyone getting flashbacks to high school's prom court? So far, the aforementioned Kanye, DJ Mustard, Drake, Big Sean, Nicki Minaj, and Ne-Yo are rumored contributors. We can't take the suspense! (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

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Who Made The Cut? - There's been so much speculation on who is actually going to make it on the Anti album. Is anyone getting flashbacks to high school's prom court? So far, the aforementioned Kanye, DJ Mustard, Drake, Big Sean, Nicki Minaj, and Ne-Yo are rumored contributors. We can't take the suspense! (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Screen Stuntin’ - More of Ri on our screen is a much-needed thing. Just check her pranking Jimmy Kimmel a couple of months ago on Jimmy Kimmel Live on April Fool's Day. She's hilarious. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Screen Stuntin’ - More of Ri on our screen is a much-needed thing. Just check her pranking Jimmy Kimmel a couple of months ago on Jimmy Kimmel Live on April Fool's Day. She's hilarious. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

A Cinematic Experience - The "B**** Better Have My Money" video stepped things up in the world of Rihanna videos. A storyline coupled with bangers is much needed in a world of bland videos, especially if they involve Ri stuffing someone into a trunk. We're here for it. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for FENDI)

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A Cinematic Experience - The "B**** Better Have My Money" video stepped things up in the world of Rihanna videos. A storyline coupled with bangers is much needed in a world of bland videos, especially if they involve Ri stuffing someone into a trunk. We're here for it. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for FENDI)

Yes To The Dress - Over the years, Rihanna has become a fashion queen, wearing street looks and couture with exactly the same ease and grace. We can deal with more of that as she jumps on her promo tour that will, for sure, give us iconic looks to talk about at the water cooler. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for DirecTV)

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Yes To The Dress - Over the years, Rihanna has become a fashion queen, wearing street looks and couture with exactly the same ease and grace. We can deal with more of that as she jumps on her promo tour that will, for sure, give us iconic looks to talk about at the water cooler. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for DirecTV)