Rihanna, (born Robyn Rihanna Fenty on February 18, 1988) is a Barbadian (Bajan) R&B singer with influences from Raggamuffin/dancehall and pop music.

Rihanna was born on the Caribbean island of Barbados in the parish of St. Michael. 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.