#TBT: Rihanna – “Umbrella” [VIDEO]

It's time for another #ThrowbackThursday jam!

Rihanna had already experienced some success, but her popularity exploded in 2007 following the release of "Umbrella."

The lead single from her album Good Girl Gone Bad, "Umbrella" was a monster hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remaining at the top spot for an impressive seven weeks during the summer of 2007.

"Umbrella" was well-received by fans and critics alike, winning an MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year and a GRAMMY for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

This is Rihanna at the peak of her hotness. And to think this song was originally intended for BRITNEY SPEARS! -Slater