On Good Girl Gone Bad, her third album in two years, Rihanna has completely let go of the Caribbean influences that could be heard on the previous CDs. No references to reggae or dancehall this time, like on her debut Music Of The Sun. And no more ballads like Unfaithful, the hit from her second album A Girl Like Me. Instead, Good Girl Gone Bad is mainly filled with danceable pop songs and some
… mid-tempo tracks. For the latter category, Ne-Yo was recruited (his hand was also Unfaithful), who co-wrote three songs and participated in the duet Hate That I Love You. Timbaland produced three tracks, including the very nice Lemme Get That, with lots of bells and a drum band rhythm. Justin Timberlake also cooperated (he wrote Rehab), as did Jay-Z, who can be heard in Umbrella, the opening track and a highlight of the CD. (IV)more
