This week on the soul lounge spotlight we ll explore how a good girl from the small island nation of Barbados transformed herself and to a cultural icon and how in doing so became one of the most successful artists of all time hello darling. And this week we are shining the soul. Isn t there. Something. To get done. We just need to say. Spend some time. You need. To send. Something. Now to family and friends a simply Robin was born on the island of Barbados known for its beautiful weather sandy beaches and clear blue water Riyad his childhood was visually stunning as was she when she wasn t at school or hanging out at the beach Rehana was listening to music. As an island girl she was naturally drawn to reggae and soca but loved r. And b. And pop as well Rianna has name Mariah Carey Madonna and Whitney Houston and some of her biggest influences in fact Rianna earned the nickname robin redbreast as a child from neighbors who would see and hear her around town singing Whitney Houston son
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