[PAR] [TLE] Pon de Replay [SEP] "Pon de Replay" is the debut single recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna, from her debut studio album "Music of the Sun" (2005).  It was written and produced by Vada Nobles, Alisha Brooks, Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers.  Her debut single, the song was released on May 24, 2005 as the lead single from the album.  Prior to signing a six album record deal with Def Jam Recordings, "Pon de Replay" was one of three songs which was recorded for her demo tape to be sent to record labels.  It is a dance-pop, dancehall and R&B song that features elements of pop and reggae.  The lyrics revolve around Rihanna asking a DJ to turn the volume of her favorite songs up louder.  The name means "play it again" in Bajan Creole, one of Barbados' two official languages. [PAR] [TLE] Music of the Sun [SEP] Music of the Sun is the debut studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna.  It was released on August 30, 2005 in the United States through Def Jam Recordings.  Prior to signing with Def Jam, Rihanna was discovered by record producer Evan Rogers in Barbados, who helped Rihanna record demo tapes to send out to several record labels.  Jay-Z, the former chief executive officer (CEO) and president of Def Jam, was given Rihanna's demo by Jay Brown, his A&R at Def Jam, and invited her to audition for the label after hearing what turned out to be her first single, "Pon de Replay".  She auditioned for Jay-Z and L.A. Reid, the former CEO and president of record label group The Island Def Jam Music Group, and was signed on the spot to prevent her from signing with another record label.
[PAR] [TLE] Pon de Replay [ SEP ] " Pon de Replay " is the debut single recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna , from her debut studio album " Music of the Sun " ( 2005 ) . It was written and produced by Vada Nobles , Alisha Brooks , Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers . Her debut single , the song was released on May 24 , 2005 as the lead single from the album . Prior to signing a six album record deal with Def Jam Recordings , " Pon de Replay " was one of three songs which was recorded for her demo tape to be sent to record labels . It is a dance - pop , dancehall and R&B song that features elements of pop and reggae . The lyrics revolve around Rihanna asking a DJ to turn the volume of her favorite songs up louder . The name means " play it again " in Bajan Creole , one of Barbados ' two official languages . [PAR] [TLE] Music of the Sun [ SEP ] Music of the Sun is the debut studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna . It was released on August 30 , 2005 in the United States through Def Jam Recordings . Prior to signing with Def Jam , Rihanna was discovered by record producer Evan Rogers in Barbados , who helped Rihanna record demo tapes to send out to several record labels . Jay - Z , the former chief executive officer ( CEO ) and president of Def Jam , was given Rihanna 's demo by Jay Brown , his A&R at Def Jam , and invited her to audition for the label after hearing what turned out to be her first single , " Pon de Replay " . She auditioned for Jay - Z and L.A. Reid , the former CEO and president of record label group The Island Def Jam Music Group , and was signed on the spot to prevent her from signing with another record label .
What debut studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna featured "Pon de Replay" as the debut single?
What debut studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna featured " Pon de Replay " as the debut single ?
Music of the Sun
Music of the Sun