The lead single, "S.O.S.," epitomizes the album's upbeat, coquettish vibe with its sped-up sample of Soft Cell's '80s hit "Tainted Love." Celia San Miguel
| Rihanna | Primary Artist, Vocals |
| Rob Mounsey | Conductor |
| Evan Rogers | Background Vocals |
| Abe Appleman | Violin |
| Andy Bassford | Guitar |
| Kevin Batchelor | Trumpet |
| John Beal | Bass |
| Crystal Garner | Viola |
| Clark Gayton | Trombone |
| Jeanne Ingram | Violin |
| Jill Jaffe | Viola |
| Ann Leathers | Violin, Concert Master |
| Richard Locker | Cello |
| Jan Mullen | Violin |
| Sue Pray | Viola |
| Richard Sortomme | Violin |
| Carl Sturken | Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Multi Instruments |
| Marti Sweet | Violin |
| Cenovia Cummins | Violin |
| Gene Moye | Cello |
| Maura Giannini | Violin |
| Yuri Vodovoz | Violin |
| Katherine LiVolsi Stern | Violin |
| Yana Goichman | Violin |
| Ted Hemberger | Percussion |
| Sean Paul | Vocals |
| Tor Erik Hermanson | Multi Instruments |
| Donovan "Vendetta" Bennett | Multi Instruments |
| Corey Gunz | Vocals |
| Eugene Briskin | Cello |
| Mikkel S. Ericksen | Multi Instruments |
| Luke McCaster | Guitar |
| Dwane Husbands | Vocals, Track Performer |
| J-Status | Track Performer |
| Rob Mounsey | String Arrangements |
| Evan Rogers | Producer, Executive Producer, Vocal Producer |
| Samuel Barnes | Composer |
| Augustus "Gussie" Clarke | Producer |
| Chris Gehringer | Mastering |
| Scott La Rock | Composer |
| Jean-Claude Oliver | Composer |
| Malcolm Pollack | Engineer |
| Carl Sturken | Programming, Producer, Executive Producer, Vocal Producer |
| A.P. Thompson | Composer |
| Poke | Producer |
| Alli Truch | Art Direction |
| Doug Joswick | Package Production |
| Tracey Waples | Marketing |
| E. Amelia Rogers | Composer |
| Mike City | Producer |
| A. Clarke | Composer |
| Al Hemberger | Engineer |
| Jeremy Harding | Engineer |
| Tone | Producer |
| K. Ford | Composer |
| Donovan "Vendetta" Bennett | Engineer |
| Makeba Riddick | Vocal Producer |
| Don Corleon | Producer |
| J.R. Rotem | Composer, Engineer |
| James Auwarter | Engineer |
| Franny "Franchise" Graham | Engineer |
| Carter Administration | Executive Producer, Audio Production |
| Mikkel S. Ericksen | Engineer |
| Tiger Stylz | Engineer |
| Luke McMaster | Composer |
| M. Riddick | Composer |
| M. Eriksen | Composer |
| T. Hermansen | Composer |
| Makeba | Composer |
| C. Richardson | Composer |
| Lawrence Parker | Composer |
| Evan "Kidd" Bogart | Composer |
Anonymous
Posted October 1, 2010
What a nice summer cd. Best song by far is Break it Off with Sean Paul. Give it a chance.
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Posted October 1, 2010
My favorite songs on this CD are SOS and Unfaithful
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Posted October 1, 2010
Dis album by Rihanna " A Girl Like Me" roxs! Xpeshaly the new hits S.O.S & Unfaithful! U shud definitly by dis album. It is All time #1. I guarentee u'll luv it! :D :D :D :D :D
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Posted October 1, 2010
this is not a waste of money what a great album. I love the song unfaithful. It's so good. one of her best songs. This is one of the best songs ever recorded. I listen to this song so much.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This album kicked butt!!! I loved it. Buy it now!!!
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Posted October 1, 2010
This cd is tight! S.O.S is the hottest song of the year. This cd shows how Rihanna has grown as a singer especially with the songs "Unfaithful" and "Final Goodbye". "Break It Off" with Sean Paul is also another awesome dance track. This cd couldn't have been better! Awesome cd!
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Editorial Reviews
All Music Guide - David Jeffries
Versatile urban dance-pop singer Rihanna gracefully avoids the sophomore slump with A Girl Like Me, a less tropical-flavored, more urban effort than her sun-and-fun debut. Then again, it's hard to be an effervescent island goddess 24-7 when your love life has suffered a crushing blow, something inferred by the numerous heartbreaking ballads included, all of them elegant, mature, and displaying artistic growth. Fans of her brilliant single "Pon de Replay" need not worry, though, as the album kicks off with its equal. Bursting out of the speakers, "SOS" is a sexy club tune that bites the bleepy riff from Soft Cell's "Tainted Love" in a very modern, very exciting mash-up ...