Real Name: Robyn Rihanna Fenty Was Born: February 18, 1988. Michael, Barbados Barbados Bio: Rihanna is a Barbadian (Bajan)
R&B singer with influences from Raggamuffin/dancehall and pop music. She was
introduced to music producer Evan Rogers by a friend. Evan was in Barbados,
vacationing with his wife Jackie, who is also a Bajan. Rogers, along with his
partner Carl Sturken, helped Rihanna record demo material containing close to
twelve tracks including the 2005 pop hit "Pon de Replay". The demos
were sent to various recording companies including Def Jam Recordings, where
Rihanna was eventually signed by CEO Jay-Z...
