In a way, “Love on the Brain” serves as a continuation of the themes of emotional and mental abuse explored onAntias well as her previous albums, 2012’sUnapologeticand 2009’sRated R. The mystery of the song’s subject -- which reasonably could have been about Drake,Anti’s only credited guest and her rumored at-the-time boyfriend -- adds to the mystique of the pop star's storied history with romance, which continues to engross media and fans. With Rihanna’s delivery, there’s an earnest sincerity that’s rarely been felt in a ballad since “Hello,” which in itself recalls the theatrical flair of classic '90s ballads likeCeline Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” orToni Braxton’s “Un-Break My Heart.”

The success of “Love on the Brain” on pop radio today is a rare find, because traditional R&B’s presence on the formatis an oddity. Earlier this year, webegged the question“does pop radio have an issue with Beyoncé?” -- a star who is on equal footing with Rihanna, sharing the duties of bringing the old sounds and spirit of R&B to the forefront of the mainstream. With the exception of adult R&B radio stations -- which have seen a sweltering rise of superb vocal performance underscored by softer instrumentals, thanks to “Love on the Brain” -- top 40 seems to still have a problem with the genre unless it’s doused in hip-hop production and pop-friendly hooks. Frankly speaking, “Love on the Brain” is not a true hit-factory, pop song — it’s more akin toEtta Jamesor Motown styled soul.

But post-, the music industry has experienced a prominent surge of retro-harkening balladry, across different musical genres. For traditional R&B, a notable recent example would beKeyshiaCole’s “Incapable,” where the singer flirts with mixing trap 808s beneath the old swing of the ‘60s. Relating the lyrics to her divorce from former NBA player Daniel “Boobie” Gibson, the song accepts the fact that “the one that I thought that I needed was incapable, incapable of needing me back [and] loving like that.” On the Latin front,Romeo SantosandJessie Reyezdueted on the doo-wop throwback “Un Vuelo A La,” as they sing about splitting up due to a mishandled romance over a waltzing, "Brain"-like beat.

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In pop, bothKelly Clarkson— who hascovered“Love on the Brain” — andDemi Lovatohave expressed newfoundappreciationfor R&B, incorporating its old school vibes on their respective albumsMeaning of LifeandTell Me You Love Me. For Clarkson, “Love on the Brain” cadences can be clearly heard onMeaningbonus cut “Don’t You Pretend,” where the singer waltzes with trumpets and soulful background singers. For Lovato, she packs a punch with “You Don’t Do It For Me Anymore,” a brooding vocal showcase in 3/4 time that questions why she’s fallen out of love. In many ways, these qualities can also be heard on her latest single “Tell Me You Love Me,” which indulges more of a gospel-soul funk.

Even as we approach 2018, a random visit to the grocery store could still potentially lead to hearing “Love on the Brain” being played on the radio. What’s eerie about this song’s importance in 2017, is the fact that history looks to be repeating itself: Doo-wop and soul played a major role in soundtracking the ongoing civil rights struggles of the ‘50s and ‘60s. At the time ofAnti’s release, similar battles were -- and still are -- taking place.

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This is one reason whythe structure of the song resonates with primarily older listeners of adult contemporary and adult R&B formats, as younger listeners of pop and hip-hop identify with its blunt lyricism. It also explains why more artists are seeking out the raw emotional displays of love and the subsequent healing remedies found in traditional R&B. Ultimately “Love on the Brave,” serves not only as a testament of a true hit-maker, but a relic of history’s endless cycle.

官网是真爱 发了那么长一篇文章

Rihanna in the video for lotb

油管粉丝自制的脑癌mv即将破e

anti最爱这首

过气了。。。。

还是支持的

然而还是没有mv的