Cyrus Langhorne
Grammy-winning singer Rihanna has treated fans to behind-the-scenes footage of rap star Kanye West and Paul McCartney from their "FourFiveSeconds" photo shoot.
The R&B diva teased the Internet with a nearly two-minute clip Friday (January 30) night.
Last week, Rihanna shared her new single “FourFiveSeconds”, which features Paul McCartney and Kanye West. Tonight, she’s shared a behind-the-scenes look at its music video. In it, Rihanna discusses the inspiration for the all-denim look of the single and its video: “Kanye came up with the idea of doing just some real street denim, all-American type look,” she reveals. (Pitchfork)
Check out the clip right here…
According to reports, the trio will perform the instant-anthem at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards on February 8.
Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCartney will reportedly be performing their country-pop mashup at the 2015 Grammys. According to The Sun newspaper, a source said, “Rihanna’s seriously pleased to have bagged a big slot at The Grammys and two huge names to kick off her comeback.” (VIBE)
The new track also features guest vocals from Taylor Gang’s Ty Dolla $ign.
Several days ago, Kanye West made an appearance at the iHeartMedia Music Summit in California, where he played a snippet of an acoustic song featuring Rihanna. That song has now been released, and it’s called “FourFiveSeconds”. The singer uploaded the track – which. as Stereogum points out, also features Ty Dolla $ign and the Dirty Projectors’ Dave Longsreth in addition to West and Paul McCartney – to her website on Saturday evening. (Pitchfork)
Rihanna and Kanye trade bars on their new joint effort.
“I think I’ve had enough,” sings Rihanna over the percussion-less, acoustic guitar-driven track. “I might get a little drunk / I say what’s on my mind / I might do a little time / ‘Cause all of my kindness is taken for weakness.” West takes over on vocals, crooning, “Woke up an optimist/ Sun was shining, I’m positive/ Then I heard you was talkin’ trash / Hold me back, I’m bout to spaz.” West and Rihanna handle all of the song’s vocals, duetting on the chorus with McCartney providing keyboards on the song. (Rolling Stone)
