| Bu Thiam's A&R Chronicles: Rihanna Wants An Album Like 'Thriller' |
| June 15, 2010 | Posted by Rodrigo at 11:10 pm |
![]() Via VIBE.com: "What's up, this is Bu and I've linked up with VIBE.COM for a new blog series. I'm going to be chronicling my experiences and role as an A&R. I have big shoes to fill as the Vice President of Def Jam, and I want you all to take a walk with me on Vibe.com. I should start by letting you know a little more about what I actually do and then give y'all a little sneak peek of what I've been working on. [...] Rihanna is coming along incredibly. I'm trying to push her to where every song will be a hit from 1 to 12. I'm talking about NO album fillers. Our bar for this album is Michael Jackson's Thriller. We got smashes from Stargate, Ester Dean, Mel & Mus and Rock City. We're definitely going in with Ne-Yo, The-Dream and other writers and producers that have always been a part of her creative process since day one. She's great to work with and very hands on with every song that's being written and produced. She has visual concepts for just about every song. It's already giving me the feel of a timeless album, and right now is her time." Thanks, Giamma! |










