, has broken her silence on her 9th studio album with . The 36-year-old music sensation turned fashion and beauty mogul has told that she's "starting over" on her hotly-anticipated ninth album. She spoke to the outlet while attending the launch of her new business venture, Fenty Hair.

Speaking to the publication, Rihanna gushed: "Music for me is a new discovery. I’m rediscovering things." She then added: "I have been working on the album for so long that I kind of just put all that stuff aside.

" Rihanna then excitedly revealed: "Now I’m prepared to go back into the studio. Now I’m prepared. So I’m gonna start.

" Under her breath, she then joked: "Gimme a second." "So we’re starting over," the reporter then pressed, to which Rihanna confirmed: "Yeah, starting over." She added: "But, I don’t wanna neglect the songs that I have.

So I wanna go back and listen to stuff with new ears with my new perspective and see what applies and what I still am in love with." Fans have reacted to Rihanna speaking out, with many taking to X to discuss. One person fumed: "JUST STARTING ???" Another then said: "It’s not funny anymore it’s been it’s 5 years since she first said this she’s literally laughing at us she’s a comedian fr.

" A third then penned: "Finally!!! It’s been eight years." While a fourth said: "Dont get excited Y’all ..

She is just only started." And a fifth said: "It’s the first she admitted she’s back in the studio so that’s a good sign." Rihanna ha.