If there are two albums that informed the creation of Good Girl Gone Bad, they would be Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Brandy’s Afrodisiac. After sampling Soft Cell on “SOS,” this time around she referenced New Order’s “Blue Monday” as the electro-backdrop to “Shut Up And Drive.” While “Umbrella” was clearly the propulsive force behind the commercial success of Good Girl Gone Bad, “Shut Up And Drive” cemented the defiant tone of the album and once again saw the singer turning to New Wave anthems for inspiration. The singer’s bold claim to become “the black Madonna” turned out to be prophecy more than wishful thinking. “Umbrella” also served as the catalyst for turning the songstress into a beauty icon and a sex symbol, propelling her to undeniable “It Girl” status and putting her on the same path as fellow pop diva Madonna. As the opening track on Good Girl Gone Bad, “Umbrella” became Rihanna’s second No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned her a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, thanks to Jay Z’s contribution.
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