Renowned music and fashion icon Rihanna is preparing to release her eighth studio album this year with possible other major projects underway. She topped off the new year releasing the first single to her upcoming untitled album, teaming up with legendary Beatles member Paul McCartney and fellow Def Jam label mate Kanye West. Just in time for Grammy week, RiRi dropped the official video for her new song "FourFiveSeconds" where the trio is set to perform live this weekend.
Rihanna was able to shed her super sexy image for this video under the creative direction of Kanye West. Rihanna and West collaborated on the concept for the video, creating a simple and intimate visual rocking classic denim outfits. This weekend Rihanna performed at DirectTV's SuperBowl Concert, bringing Kanye to the stage. Despite recent rumors, the two have not yet confirmed if they will be hitting the road together on tour this year. Kanye West is also in preparation to release a new album this year so the GOOD Music/Roc Nation match up would be perfect.
The Recording Academy released the official statement announcing the performance of "FourFiveSeconds" as well as a second performance from Kanye West:
Seven-time GRAMMY® winner and current nominee Rihanna will deliver a world debut performance of her newly released single, "FourFiveSeconds," with fellow GRAMMY-winning collaborators Kanye West and PaulMcCartney on the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Making his return to the GRAMMY stage after six years, 21-time GRAMMY winner Kanye West holds two current nominations. The legendary Paul McCartney is an 18-time GRAMMY winner and a two-time recipient of The Recording Academy®’s Lifetime Achievement Award, as a solo artist and as a member of the Beatles. Entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY winner LL COOL J returns as host. Taking place at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Music's Biggest Night® will be broadcast live in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). Seven-time GRAMMY winner Rihanna is up for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "The Monster" with Eminem. Twenty-one-time GRAMMY winner Kanye West is up for two awards: Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (with Charlie Wilson) and Best Rap Song for "Bound 2." Returning to the GRAMMY stage after six years, West is set to deliver a never-before-seen solo performanceWatch "FourFiveSeconds" below:
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