Rihanna Plays 'Russian Roulette' With New Song

After weeks of speculation and an evasive Tweet last week, stating; "The Wait Is Ova. Nov. 23 09." Rihanna has officially announced that her long-awaited, highly-anticipated album 'Rated R' will hit stores on Nov. 23.

Not one to disappoint on her 'R' rating, the multiplatinum Barbados-born singer-model released the album's first single, 'Russian Roulette,' on Tuesday morning via her Web site and radio outlets.

The ballad's risqué, dark content, and rather disturbing fatal ending, will leave many questioning the pop star's new musical direction.

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"I've heard a good majority of the album ... world, get ready," affirms her pal Ne-Yo, who told 'MTV News' of Rihanna's new album sound. "That's all I'm going to say. World, get ready."

"The best and safest way I can say this is that Rihanna has some stuff to say and she's going to say it," he continued, "and she ain't going to make no apologies for it."

In addition to collaborating with the 'Take A Bow' songstress on her previous two albums, Ne-Yo also helms songwriting duties on 'Rated R,' including 'Russian Roulette.'

Other producers and writers featured on 'Rated R' include The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, Chase & Status, Stargate and Justin Timberlake.

The video for 'Russian Roulette' is expected to premiere during prime time on ABC.

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