United States: Rihanna has revealed that she has more than 100 unreleased songs in her catalogue, reigniting speculation about the long-awaited release of new music after nearly a decade away from recording.
The 38-year-old singer’s comments initially generated excitement among fans, who have been waiting for her ninth studio album, widely referred to as R9. However, the reaction quickly shifted as some fans expressed frustration over repeated hints about her musical comeback without a confirmed release date.
Why are Rihanna fans frustrated?
Fans took to social media to react to the singer’s latest comments, with many joking that they have been waiting for new music for years.
Rihanna’s most recent studio album, Anti, was released in 2016. Since then, she has largely focused on her business ventures and other projects, while continuing to face questions about when she will return to music.
Despite renewed speculation, Rihanna has not announced an official release date for R9 or confirmed that the unreleased songs will be issued.
Has Rihanna confirmed a new album?
The singer’s comments about her unreleased catalogue have renewed interest in a possible comeback, but they do not amount to a confirmed album announcement.
Fans have previously reacted to various hints and reports surrounding R9, with some now taking a more cautious approach to speculation about its release.
For now, Rihanna has acknowledged the existence of a substantial amount of unreleased material, but the timing and format of any future musical release remain unconfirmed.