Inspired by Rihanna

The Barbadian bombshell's saucy shows of strength, disarming displays of vulnerability, and appetite for cutting-edge beats have helped shape the pop and R&B charts of the late ‘10s. Acts like Fifth Harmony and Kehlani combine powers with irresistible, club-ready hooks à la Rihanna; tracks like Camila Cabello's “Havana” and Major Lazer and MØ's “Lean On” summon Caribbean influences in a way that recalls Ri-Ri's “Rude Boy.”