Rihanna's Eighteen-Year-Old Track Experiences a Surprising Global Resurgence
Rihanna's musical prowess was put on full display with her first two albums, but it was her third full-length, Good Girl Gone Bad, that truly catapulted her to stardom. This album birthed numerous massive hits and remains one of her most remembered collections.
Fast forward almost two decades later, and a song from this iconic album is making a comeback. The toe-tapping tune "Breakin' Dishes" is now a global sensation, charting on Billboard's worldwide rankings. On the Billboard Global Excl. US, which provides insights into global consumption excluding the US, "Breakin' Dishes" debuts at a respectable No. 181. On the Billboard Global 200, which takes US sales and streams into account, the track launches at No. 195.
These figures might seem modest for the chart-topping powerhouse that Rihanna is, but keeps in mind that these charts are relatively new. Billboard launched them in 2020, a time when Rihanna had mostly taken a break from music to focus on fashion and her makeup brand, Fenty. Despite that break, "Breakin' Dishes" has still managed to secure at least 12 placements on these two charts.
Prior to this recent spike in popularity, "Breakin' Dishes" was never released as a single. It was among the smash hits that powered Good Girl Gone Bad, along with other now-classics like "Umbrella," "Shut Up and Drive," and "Don't Stop the Music."
"Breakin' Dishes" has recently experienced a worldwide resurgence in popularity, particularly in 2025. This unexpected revival was noticed by Lainey Gossip in their music lounge during the week of January 21st, 2025, highlighting the song's sudden rise in attention[2].
Part of this evolution in Rihanna's music came with "Good Girl Gone Bad." This album saw her transitioning to a more edgy and mature sound, moving away from the Caribbean vibe that characterized her early work. The album itself received largely positive reviews, with critics appreciating its musical composition and Rihanna's new direction. Although some critics noted some inconsistencies in the lyrics, overall, "Good Girl Gone Bad" was hailed as a turning point in Rihanna's career[3].
Rihanna's comeback song "Breakin' Dishes" from her iconic album Good Girl Gone Bad is making waves on global charts. "Breakin' Dishes" debuted at No. 181 on the Billboard Global Excl. US and No. 195 on the Billboard Global 200, despite Rihanna taking a break from music for fashion and her makeup brand, Fenty. Despite not being released as a single initially, "Breakin' Dishes" secured at least 12 placements on these charts. The song's unexpected resurgence in popularity in 2025 was noted by Lainey Gossip. Rihanna's album Good Girl Gone Bad, which featured "Breakin' Dishes", was critically acclaimed, with Rihanna transitioning to an edgy and mature sound. This album, which included hits like "Umbrella" and "Don't Stop the Music", received largely positive reviews and was hailed as a turning point in Rihanna's career by critics.
[2] Source: Lainey Gossip (Accessed on January 21st, 2025)[3] Source: Critical reviews of Good Girl Gone Bad (various publications, 2007)
