Following a surprise appearance on tour with Soft Cell, who’s song Tainted Love was sampled for her song SOS, Rihanna took a short break from music in late 1985. Her return in 1987 with the massive chart topper, Umbrella, showed that no break would slow her momentous career trajectory. It soared to #1 on radio and the Billboard Hot 100. Her first performance of Umbrella at MTV Video Music Awards in late 1987 captivated audiences around the globe.
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