Urban Islandz NEWS: Barbadian R&B/Pop star Rihanna has shattered the charts with her record breaking 10th number one single S&M.
The S&M remix featuring pop star Britney Spears moved one place up from number 2 to 1 this week. Making it Rihanna’s 10th number one of the charts.
Rihanna earns 10 No. 1s on the Hot 100 in the shortest span for a solo artist since first debuting atop the chart with “SOS” four years, 11 months ago.
At 23 years old, she also becomes the youngest artist to achieve 10 No. 1s on the Hot 100, besting labelmate Mariah Carey who was 25 at the time. RiRi tallied her No. 1s faster than Carey. Among all artists, the Barbados singer follows only the Beatles and the Supremes for the fastest accumulation of 10 Hot 100 No. 1s.
In a celebratory mood, Rihanna hit up her fans on Twitter.
“10th!!!!!Now LOOK at what u did… #RihannaNavy U rocked that sh*t OUT!THANK U so much, this is the BEST news!U guys #werk hard #whosyadaddy,” tweeted a thrilled RiRi, who also thanked Britney Spears’ fans. “#BIGUP to @britneyspears and all her wonderful fans who supported this song.”
Listen to Rihanna S&M remix below featuring Britney Spears.
[audio:http://cdn.urbanislandz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Rihanna-feat.-Britney-Spears-SM-Remix-2.mp3|titles=Rihanna feat. Britney Spears – S&M (Remix) (2)]Steve Bartels, Island Def Jam President and COO, said, “Rihanna’s tenth #1 single is a monumental accomplishment and a testament to her incredible artistry. This was a truly collaborative and creative effort, spearheaded by Rihanna’s tireless work and aided in no small part by the incredible Britney Spears and her team. I am extremely proud of Rihanna, her ongoing dominance on the charts, and the entire IDJ team who worked so diligently to bring this one home.”
