2.5 2014–2017: Standalone releases, Home soundtrack and Anti.
2.4 2011–2013: Talk That Talk and Unapologetic.
2.2 2007–2008: Breakthrough with Good Girl Gone Bad.
2.1 2003–2006: Beginnings and early releases.
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