14 DAY TRIAL // The duet Eminem and Rihanna did, “Love the Way You Lie,” is undeniably one of the biggest hits of the year, so there should probably be little surprise that the two are working on a follow-up.
The song, off Em’s latest album, tells the story of an abusive relationship and how it’s nearly impossible to break free from it until the fire consumes both lovers.
Since “Love the Way You Lie” is told from the man’s perspective (that is, Eminem’s), the two believe a follow-up, telling the woman’s side of the story, would do brilliantly.
“We have just exclusively heard that Rihanna and Eminem have re-united and recorded a sequel to their massive hit ‘Love The Way You Lie’,” ThisIsRNB writes.
Apparently, no change in name will be made for the new song because the two want people to know it’s a continuation of the story told in the first single.
“The follow up which is labeled simply as ‘Love The Way You Lie (Part 2),’ takes the female side now that it is Rihanna featuring Eminem,” the e-zine notes.
While not many details have emerged in the media about the new release, bits and pieces of what’s supposed to be lyrics of the new song have somehow ended up online.
“Even angels have their wicked schemes, and you take that to new extremes, but you will always be my hero, even though you lost your mind,” Rihanna supposedly sings on the new song.
“The track is also produced by breakout UK producer Alex Da Kid, and it will be included on her new album LOUD, which hits stores November 16th,” ThisIsRNB further writes.
Speaking with Billboard magazine a few days ago to promote her upcoming album, Rihanna was saying she wanted to go back her dance roots and put the “Rated R” dark stage behind her.
Though “Rated R” failed to rise to the expectations of her label in terms of sales, Rihanna says it was an almost cathartic album that helped her move past the Chris Brown traumatic experience, while also proving she had “depth” by allowing her to make more than bubbly pop music.