Rihanna's new album, Anti, might not be the ode to her career that some of her fans were expecting, but it's proof that she's owning her pop princess throne.For most of last year the well-oiled hit machine teased her fans with news of the release of her eighth studio album. She finally dropped Anti earlier this month and, on first listen, it was immediately clear that RiRi made the album to convey to her audience that she is no longer concerned about her record sales.Rihanna has taken a three-year hiatus since the release of 2012's Unapologetic , so her fans are hungry for something fresh .Anti is a suitable meal for desperate listeners, but it's proof that Rihanna - and not industry expectations - is now in charge.The first song , Consideration, sets the tone for the rest of Anti. She sings "I got to do things my own way, darling."The album fits together effortlessly and flows well, creating the kind of vibe that makes you feel like you're in the studio with her.Some tracks are raw and powerful. When she sings "this whisky got me feeling pretty" on Higher,her raspy voice adds to the intensity. But it's almost too raw, as if someone convinced her after a weed-smoking session that she sounded "authentic".She serves up doo-wop on Love on the Brain.The hypnotic Desperado and the sensual Kiss it Better are the hits of the album.The single Work, featuring Drake, might not be their best collaboration, but it will get you dancing inappropriately at work. ..