"Loud" was a commercial success, debuting at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 chart and eventually achieving platinum certification. The album's lead single, "Only Girl (In the World)," reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Rihanna's fifth chart-topping single. The album's success can be attributed to Rihanna's deliberate attempt to rebrand herself as a dance-pop artist. By embracing a more upbeat, carefree image, Rihanna was able to distance herself from the controversy surrounding her personal life and focus on her music.
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