What debut studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna featured "Pon de Replay" as the debut single?
Pon de Replay "Pon de Replay" is the debut single recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna, from her debut studio album "Music of the Sun" (2005). It was written and produced by Vada Nobles, Alisha Brooks, Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers. Her debut single, the song was released on May 24, 2005 as the lead single from the album. Prior to signing a six album record deal with Def Jam Recordings, "Pon de Replay" was one of three songs which was recorded for her demo tape to be sent to record labels. It is a dance-pop, dancehall and R&B song that features elements of pop and reggae. The lyrics revolve around Rihanna asking a DJ to turn the volume of her favorite songs up louder. The name means "play it again" in Bajan Creole, one of Barbados' two official languages.
Zendaya Zendaya's music career began in 2011 when she released the single "Swag It Out", followed by the single "Watch Me" (with Bella Thorne); the former was released by an independent record label. She signed a major record deal with Hollywood Records on August 8, 2012, and started recording songs for her debut album on August 12, 2012. The album, titled "Zendaya", was released on September 17, 2013, preceded by the single "Replay".