11 - Rihanna
Karen Smith
Hello darling. I am so sorry that I am late. I was very confused. It's not like me at all! Anyway, how are you, babe?
Rihanna
Oh my fucking god! I honestly got the time wrong too!
Karen Smith
How much have weed have you smoked today, babe?
Rihanna
Not enough…
Karen Smith
Do they not stock weed in England, queen?
Rihanna
I may be the queen but I am not from or in England!
Karen Smith
Who are you, then?
Rihanna
I am Robyn Rihanna Fenty; the queen of Barbados!
Karen Smith
Never heard of you…
Rihanna
Well, that’s a shame!
Karen Smith
Anyway, babe, tell us what you do as the Queen of Barbados. Do you get to live in a palace?
Rihanna
Of course! Nothing but the best for royalty.
Karen Smith
Oh, are you referring to Erika Jayne’s album? Wait… are you Erika Jayne?
Rihanna
I’m only referring to one of the most iconic songs of the decade.
Karen Smith
‘You Can’t Sit With Us’ is my fave too, babe!
Rihanna
I mean that's a hit as well but definitely not the one I was referring to…
Karen Smith
Tell us, Erika. What's been happening with you since your last interview?
Rihanna
Well, a ton has happened! I got signed to Republic records and sort-of pissed off P!nk. I released my #1 album, ‘Showtime’, which is available on iTunes and Spotify. My lead single featuring Lady Gaga and Kesha went #2 as well! Plus, I’ve got a new single called ‘Please Don't Fall’ featuring the Wine Squad; out now!
Karen Smith
Oh that sounds like a lot, babe. Have you any plans for the future?
Rihanna
I’ve got a few collaborations coming in the future. Next week I plan on remixing ‘Please Don’t Fall’, and I'll be releasing ‘In and Out of Love’ as an international single! I’ve got a few more hits coming from ‘Showtime# as well; mainly ‘To Be Honest (Drunk)’ and ‘Fire to Die For’ – maybe even ‘Curtain Call’ too! But back to those collaborations, I’ve got a couple of big surprises coming in the next week and they're going to be huge; like, as big as Kesha’s ego!
Karen Smith
Who is Kesha?
Rihanna
I ask myself that question a lot!
Karen Smith
Oh, me too, babe!
Billboard tells me you re-issued your album this week. Do you think you'll get another week at #1? Who is your biggest competition?
Rihanna
Well hopefully, although I'm not sure how my streaming is doing. I'm honestly trying to think of my competition. Xtina could have me beat with streaming numbers. Kesha could pull through with an upset debut… and I'm hoping Erika debuts high; I'm perched for her.
Karen Smith
Who are you not perched for, sis?
Rihanna
Well, Adam Levine’s new album doesn’t compare to ‘Popular’, at all!
Karen Smith
How do you feel about Adam now that last week's festivities are over, babe?
Rihanna
I mean, I just feel kinda neutral, you know? It wasn't my single that fell out of the top 10…
Karen Smith
That reminds me babe, how do you feel about ‘VH1’ and ‘Vodka Cranberry’ making the all-time top ten?
Rihanna
I'm honored! Xtina and Katy are close friends of mine and I'm so happy for all of us! It's amazing to have 2 singles make it into the all-time top 10!
Karen Smith
Will you be going on a vacation soon to celebrate?
Rihanna
I hope so, I’m in desperate need of one! Going through my twitter feed is exhausting.
Karen Smith
Yeah, you look like it could help you out a bit, babe! Shall we play a game?
Rihanna
Absolutely!
Karen Smith
Ok this game is called 'Most Likely To'. Billboard tells me all I have to do is ask a question and you answer me and tell me which of the other artists you think is the most likely to do something. It’s kind of confusing, actually…
Rihanna
I think I get it, babe!
Karen Smith
Question One: "Who's most likely to run away and join the circus?"
Rihanna
I want to say Perrie Edwards but P!nk’s got those acrobatic skills!
Karen Smith
Question Two: "Who's most likely to flee the battlefield if there's ever a war?"
Rihanna
I'm sure Adam Levine would just throw a woman in the way and run off…
Karen Smith
I didn’t know he was a flea!
Question Three: "Who's most likely to be fat, ten years from now?"
Rihanna
Well, fat as in… thick? Because Xtina is dumb thick!
Karen Smith
Question Four: "Who's most likely to be a racist?"
Rihanna
Isn't Adam Levine a Trump supporter?
Karen Smith
Question Five: "Who's most likely to end up homeless?"
Rihanna
Obviously, Kesha.
Karen Smith
Question Six: "Who's most likely to believe the moon landing was fake?"
Rihanna
I feel like that one would be Kesha again. But maybe Troye Sivan… and if Troye Sivan agrees with it, then his boyfriend - Shawn Mendez - would agree with him. I wonder if Kylie Minogue mentions this in her new album…
Karen Smith
You're so wise, babe!
Rihanna
Aww thanks love!
Karen Smith
Unfortunately, that's all I have time for, babe. Thank you for the interview. I hope you can book a much-needed vacation soon! See you later, Rita!
Rihanna
Bye Karen, feel free to sit with the Wine Squad anytime!