By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Rated-R? I prefer PG-13.

I’m a bit torn by how I view this statement. Actually I’m not torn. To be honest, I find it violent and unnecessary. I think the entire record, properly titled RATED-R, was developed around an entire theme: to stir, to shock in a dark & twisted way. I get it, I’m just already over it. Yes, it’s my opinion and I have that choice, I just personally could do without the overuse of violence and sex to get an audience’s attention.

Rihanna is beautiful & a survivor, and although it might be considered less entertaining to most, I think she could’ve released a track of complete and utter empowerment without this idea of triggers from a gun. But, hey, this is the world of entertainment, where shock value and oversexualizing “art” sells–so once again the formula will do the trick and radio and fans will swoon.

Perhaps Rihanna will make a video that will give the song more of an empowering justice. Until then, you can check out the first single, RUSSIAN ROULETTE (co-written by Ne-Yo), below.

DUDE! What is up with that barb wire? Not a fan. Not a fan.