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HEAR IT HERE: Rihanna, "Russian Roulette"
Rihanna returns with “Russian Roulette” (Island Def Jam), an ominous ballad that suggests the emotional toll of her relationship with Chris Brown has left her in a dark place. Sure, she may be playing a role in the song, but outlining the possibilities of shooting or being shot is harrowing enough without the sound effects of chambers clicking and gunshots ringing out. “Russian Roulette” is a boundary-pusher that sounds more like a cry for help with repeated listening.
By the way, is it a creepy coincidence that the day Rihanna rolls out her new single is the same day Brown unveils his "Fan Appreciation" tour and his new single "Crawl" hits the Internet?
Tags: Rihanna , Chris Brown
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