Published 12:21 IST, June 9th 2020

Which was Rihanna's breakthrough song that made her popular?

At only 32 years old, Rihanna has already achieved the status of an icon. Here's a look at Rihanna's breakthrough song that made her popular.

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At only 32 years old, Rihanna has already achieved status of an icon. singer has positioned herself as one of most influential artists of this generation over course of her career. She is also kwn as one of most successful artists in Billboard's Pop Songs chart history, t to mention her already-lasting reputation as a humanitarian and entrepreneur.

Apart from many of hit songs, Barbadian superstar is responsible for some of most unforgettable moments in pop culture, from sold-out arena tours to spectacular collaborations to daring artistic choices that one could have expected. Rihanna is constantly invating and has been treating viewers with some groundbreaking songs and performances. And to celebrate her accomplishments, here's a look at Rihanna's breakthrough song that made her popular.

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Rihanna's breakthrough song "Umbrella"

Rihanna introduced her third studio album, Good Girl Gone Bad in 2007, with one of her most critically acclaimed songs and greatest hits for breakthroughs. Her hit song Umbrella went on to break several records and stayed constant at top for several weeks.

Rihanna won several awards and minations for song. song won two awards at MTV Video Music Awards in 2007. During 2008 Grammy Awards, Umbrella also received a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Rihanna and Jay-Z and was also minated for Song of Year and Record of Year. Many also claimed that re was a "Rihanna curse" as  United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Romania was struck by heavy storms as soon as single in each country topped charts.  Watch video below.

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From where it all began

In 2004, 16-year-old Rihanna was a budding singer seeking to capture attention of world of music from Barbados. highlight of her first demo tape was a reggae-infused dance track in Rihanna's native Bajan Creole langu titled Pon De Replay, "play it again." Rihanna went on to audition for song at Jay-Z's Def Jam office and impressed m to sign her. A year later, Pon De Replay climbed all way to . 2 on Hot 100 and was in top 10 for 12 weeks

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12:21 IST, June 9th 2020