Rihanna's tossed-off vibe and DGAF openness disguise both her musical gifts and remarkable work ethic, borne out in a cascade of hits. Who knew that the young Barbadian singer behind 2005's "Pon de Replay" would eventually sell more digital singles than any other artist (100 million–plus)? Or that she trails only Elvis, the Beatles and Madonna in Top 10s? Here, in honor of the star's 30th
This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Rihanna’s 30 Greatest Songs, Ranked