The release of Rihanna's eighth studio album, Anti , remains one of the most innovative and talked-about events in modern music history. Released in , the album broke traditional industry rules by being offered as a free legal download to over a million fans. The Famous Free Download: How It Happened
This official free download was a limited-time promotion that ended once the million-copy limit was reached. Today, the album is available for streaming on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music . A Bold Departure in Sound
Samsung reportedly signed a $25 million deal with Rihanna to sponsor the album's promotion and tour. Rihanna Anti Album Free Download
Interestingly, her 2015 singles "Bitch Better Have My Money," "American Oxygen," and "FourFiveSeconds" were not included in the final tracklist.
It included a six-minute cover of Tame Impala’s "New Person, Same Old Mistakes" (retitled "Same Ol' Mistakes"). The release of Rihanna's eighth studio album, Anti
Rihanna partnered with and the streaming service Tidal to provide the album for free as a gift to her "Navy" (her fan base). Here is how the historic giveaway unfolded:
The album featured the massive hit "Work" (ft. Drake) , along with fan favorites like "Needed Me," "Love on the Brain," and "Kiss It Better" . Today, the album is available for streaming on
Anti was a major artistic shift for Rihanna. Moving away from her previous "hit-machine" reputation, she focused on a more soulful, atmospheric, and experimental sound.
Samsung purchased one million copies of the album in advance and made them available for free download via a unique code: "ANTI" .