Blackpink’s Pink Venom references Pon de Replay by Rihanna
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Blackpink just dropped their latest single Pink Venom which is going viral as it interpolates Rihanna’s 2005 hit song Pon de Replay.
Here is everything you need to know.
Blackpink’s Pink Venom is inspired by Rihanna’s Pon de Replay
K-pop girl group Blackpink recently released their comeback song, Pink Venom on Friday. It is the lead single of the band’s upcoming sophomore album, Born Pink.
However, the song is creating a buzz on the internet for interloping noticeable references from Rihanna’s breakout track Pon de Replay.
During the start of Pink Venom fans noticed that Lisa briefly sings the verses, ‘It goes one by one, even two by two.’ These are among the most recognizable lyrics in Pon de Replay.
The official video of the track was released subsequently after the track was viewed by more than 14 million users in just a few hours of its release.
The band, especially Jennie, has previously revealed their love for Rihanna.
Jennie shared that she sang Take A Bow by Rihanna when she auditioned for YG Entertainment.
In a previous interview with Elle Korea, the Snowdrop actress mentioned, ‘My number one idol will always be Rihanna. She has everything I want to have.’
Fans react to Blackpink referencing Rihanna’s Pon de Replay in Pink Venom
Fans of both Blackpink and Rihanna were over the top when they heard Lisa singing to the melody of Pon de Replay in their latest track.
They took to Twitter to share their excitement over Pink Venom’s unexpected lyrics.
One fan shared, ‘Did Lisa just reference Pon de Replay by Rihanna.’
A second fan chimed in saying, ‘Lisa with the Rihanna homage. I smiled.’
While a third user wrote, ‘Lisa and Rihanna are duos we never knew we needed.’
Someone added, ‘If you’re a Rihanna and Lisa fan… You’re freaking out right now. Lol.’
A fan pointed out, ‘Lisa with that, “one by one, two by two” Rihanna’s “Pon de Replay”. Part, Queen!’
Meanwhile, a user chimed in, ‘Lisa paying homage to her mother Rihanna. I’m obsessed.’
Someone else mentioned ‘pon de replay being interpolated by a Blackpink song is the absolute last thing I ever expected.’
Another user claimed, ‘Not Blackpink sampling Rihanna’s Pon the replay in Pink Venom.’
A different user said, ‘Loving the reference to Rihanna’s Pon De Replay in Pink Venom. It’s one of my favorite Rihanna songs! Brings back a lot of nostalgia!!! And when I heard it first I was like OMGGG.’
