Artist Spotlight : Rihanna Diamonds (2012) Diamonds is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her seventh studio album, Unapologetic (2012). It was written by Sia Furler together with its producers, Benny Blanco and StarGate. 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. Def Jam Recordings serviced the single to contemporary hit radio in the United States on October 2, 2012. Diamonds is a mid-tempo electronic and soul-pop ballad performed with heavy synthesizers, orchestral sounds, and electronic rhythms. The songs lyrics serve as a departure from the themes of unhealthy relationships that were on Rihannas previous singles. Diamonds was well received by most critics, some of whom complimented Rihannas different musical direction, while others criticized the songs production. The single topped music charts in over twenty countries, including the United States, where it became Rihannas twelfth number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 and tied her with Madonna and The Supremes for the fifth-most number one singles in the charts history. Diamonds was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). By May 2013, it had sold over 7.5 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all-time. https://youtube/watch?v=kOGBIbqXwYE
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