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Recorded in one take, reportedly after a night of drinking. You can hear the slur in her voice. It’s an explicit, desperate piano ballad where she tells a lover she isn't "a model" or "a traditional woman." It’s the most vulnerable moment on the album.

"Sex With Me," "Kiss It Better," "Love on the Brain." Skip: Nothing. Even the interludes are essential. Verdict: Essential. The last great rockstar album of the streaming era. Have you listened to the Rihanna - ANTI -Deluxe- -2016-Album- recently? Drop a comment below with your favorite deep cut. Rihanna - ANTI -Deluxe- -2016-Album-

Perhaps the most quotable song of 2016. Over a dark, DJ Mustard beat, Rihanna dismisses a lover as a "n---a that's weak." It’s the ultimate anti-love song: "You were just a ni--a on the side." The music video, where she shoots her ex in a motel room, solidified this as an anthem of self-worth. Recorded in one take, reportedly after a night of drinking

A fan-favorite that should have been a massive hit. This track channels 80s rock ballads (think Prince or The Cure). Rihanna’s vocals are drenched in reverb as she begs a lover to fix their relationship. The guitar solo is gritty; the lyrics are desperate. It’s the heart of the album. "Sex With Me," "Kiss It Better," "Love on the Brain