Anti [Explicit Vinyl]

Anti is the eighth studio album by Rihanna, released on 28 January 2016 by Roc Nation and Westbury Road. Rihanna started recording in 2014 after ending her contract with Def Jam Recordings, who had released all of her albums since her debut in 2005. As executive producer, Rihanna recorded Anti with producers including Jeff Bhasker, Boi-1da, DJ Mustard, Hit-Boy, Brian Kennedy, Timbaland and No I.D., at studios in Canada, the United States and France. SZA and Drake contribute guest vocals. Conceived when Rihanna was experiencing creative struggles and emotional turmoil, Anti features an atmospheric production characterised by lo-fi beats, distorted vocals and downtempo arrangements. The first half consists of bass-heavy tracks, and the second is characterized by textured minimalism. Compared to the radio-friendly dance tunes of her previous albums, Anti is an alternative R&B, pop and dancehall record, more muted and soulful. Its songs explore eclectic styles spanning hip hop, soul, psychedelic, doo-wop, country, synth-rock and trap. Their lyrics are about the emotions ensued from love and relationships, from endearment and desire to betrayal and liberation, with references to sex, drugs and alcohol.

Tracks
- Disc 1 -
1 Consideration - Rihanna, Sza
2 James Joint
3 Kiss It Better
4 Work - Rihanna, Drake
5 Desperado
6 Woo
7 Needed Me
8 Yeah, I Said It
- Disc 2 -
1 New Person, Same Old Mistakes
2 Never Ending
3 Love on the Brain
4 Higher
5 Close to You
6 Goodnight Gotham
7 Pose
8 Sex with Me