As pop superstar Rihanna gears up for the release of her 7th album, we look back at her career so far

On November 19, 2012, Rihanna will release her seventh studio album Unapologetic, just seven years after debuting her first single 'Pon de Replay'€, in August 2005. In that short period of time, the singer has produced six albums and 45 singles; garnered numerous Grammy, Brit and Billboard Music awards; released her own designer fashion and fragrance ranges; featured on Forbes€™ celebrity rich list; as well as emerging as a 21^st century style icon like no other. All of this before the age of 25!

In celebration of her achievements, we look back at the career of Barbados'€™ biggest star so far.