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AchievementMay 25, 2005· music

Rihanna Launches Career with 'Pon de Replay'

Barbadian singer Rihanna released her debut single 'Pon de Replay,' which reached the top five in multiple countries and launched one of the most commercially successful music careers of the 21st century. Her rise from Barbados to global stardom expanded the definition of Black Caribbean excellence in mainstream pop culture.