Rihanna is a singer and songwriter who was born in 1988 in Barbados. She moved to the United States at age 16 to pursue a music career. She signed with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning for Jay-Z. Rihanna has released several successful studio albums between 2005-2010, spawning many number one singles. She has sold over 20 million albums and 60 million singles worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time.