R9, Rihanna’s ninth studio album, follows her 2016 release “ANTI.” Confirmed as a reggae album on May 20, 2019, Rihanna teased its impending release, stating it would be “sooner than fans think” on July 30, 2020. Despite the pressure faced during the recording of “ANTI,” Rihanna assures fans that the wait will be “worth it,” emphasizing the anticipation surrounding her upcoming musical venture.