Rihanna; S and M - Review and Opinion.

Flicking through the music channels I am faced with various ‘good looking’ semi-naked women contorting their bodies this way and that. The hip hop beats unsuccessfully trying to cover up the fact that all these songs’ lyrics depict the singers’ latest relationship, often reflecting the scenes best left behind the closed bedroom door.  No matter which way you look at it, Teens are faced with sexual innuendos’  through every media possible.

However singer Rihanna appears to take saucy to a new level with her new song release ‘S and M’. Singing ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones. But chains and whips excite me’ Rihanna leaves no room for doubt as to what she is singing about. The music video that goes along with her new song requires a confirmation of age over 18 on YouTube. The video features  shots of the 22 year old behind cling film making suggestive expressions  and of her with various others making sexual gestures with a blow up doll.

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In a recent article featured on the MTV website, Rihanna was outraged to be informed through her Twitter followers that the name of her song had been changed from ‘S and M’  to ‘Come on’.  The singer was also told that certain words had been edited out or ‘Beeped’, as the hour of air time was accessible to minors. She said to a fan that she is ‘absolutely NOT ok’ with the change of the song.

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Why does this article interest me?

I found this particular article interesting because Rihanna’s reaction towards the BBC’s actions was childish,despite knowing that it was being aired on prime time radio. Her anger was un-necessary and over the top. When you’re writing a song and naming it ‘S and M’ you’re fully aware that it’s unsuitable for younger people to hear. Even though the song is bound to reach their ears, the nature of the song is too vulgar and provocative to remain the same, with words such as 'sex', 'chains' and 'whips',  something that parents may wish to keep their children away from.

I also find it interesting to hear that her record label were allowed to change the name of the song without Rihanna even hearing about it. Are the singers really that out of the loop? Surely when producing a new song you would keep tabs on these big changes, no? Which leads me to think, who really is in charge? When we see these young singers flaunting themselves on stage, running about in top night clubs, rolling with the rich and famous, are they really in control? We’re lead to believe that they call the shots, when really they're on reins held by their very own record labels.

What did you think of Rihanna’s new song?

Her outrage just?

By Cas the journo.