Rihanna

Shining like a diamond

By Rihanna

Description

"Diamonds" is a song recorded by Rihanna for her album, Unapologetic (2012). It was written by Sia and Benny Blanco. The song premiered on September 26, 2012, during the Elvis Duran and the Morning Show and was digitally released the following day as the lead single from Unapologetic.

Benny Blanco :

Unapologetic :

Summary

1. Rhyme Scheme and Stanza From

2. Music and voice

3. Messages

4. Inspiration

5. Figure of speech

6. Legacy

7. Comparison with another artist

Rhyme sheme and Stanza Form

Rhyme Scheme

Stanzas

• AABAB
• AAAB
• AABA
• AAABAAAB
• ABABB
• AAAB
• AABA
• AAABAAAB
• AAA
• AABA
• AAABAAAB

pre-chorus chorus poste-chorus

Music and voice

Diamonds" is a mid-tempo pop, electronic and R&B ballad that features heavy synthesizers, orchestral sounds and electronic rhythms.

Messages

"Diamoud" is a song that pushes self-acceptance and delivers a positive message

Inspiration

The song's lyrics serve as a departure from the themes of unhealthy relationships that were on Rihanna's previous singles contrasted to the song's portrayal of lovers as "diamonds in the sky".

Figure of speech

: metaphor

Shine bright like a diamond :

You're a shooting star I see, a vision of ecstasy :

Find light in the beautiful sea :

Palms rise to the universe :

Figure of speech

: paradox

Shine bright like a diamond :

So shine bright, tonight you can and I :

We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky :

Legacy

One of the Rihanna's signature songs and it is one of the most famous songs in the world.

The music video was directed by Anthony Mandler and it's shocking

It is still very much listened to today and continues to motivate people

Comparaison with another artist

: Beyonce

• Vocal power
• Cultural influence

• Empowerment and messages
• Exploring different musical styles
• Social an phylantropic commitments

Thank you for your attention

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Sources : Wikipédia,