Rihanna began working on her Anti album back in 2014.
And on Saturday the 28-year-old singer revealed her past struggles as she celebrated the one-year anniversary of when the album was released on January 28, 2016.
'When I started making this album I never would have imagined how much of a challenge the process would be,' she began in a lengthy caption alongside a photo of the album's cover she posted.
'I was numb for a while... numb to all the bulls**t and numb to all the good sh*t. But I was determined not to settle for what everybody thought this should be, or when they thought it should come, or how! I stuck to it until I felt something again!'
'Anti-versary': Rihanna posted a series of snapshots on Saturday in celebration of the one year anniversary release of her Anti album
In a series of raw snapshots taken by celebrity photographer Dennis Leupold, the Barbadian beauty took to Instagram and gave her fans a behind the scenes glimpse into the making of the hit EP.
The Grammy winner and her team rented a Malibu mansion for several months and focused on writing and recording the tracks.
'Every room, every couch, every corner, there were musicians everywhere, the whole Fenty Corp, the best times!' the Diamonds hit-maker continued.
'I was numb to all the bullsh*t': The 28-year-old singer revealed her past struggles while working on the album which began in 2014
Rihanna in the raw: In a series of organic snapshots, the Barbadian beauty took to Instagram and gave her fans a behind the scenes glimpse into the making of the hit EP
'My main player': The Grammy winner and her teamincluding Omar Grant, pictured herefocused on writing and recording the tracks
Laid-back look: Another snapshot featured the songstress in a Pulp Fiction tee with a red flannel and cat eye glasses
'1 night we vibing, Ty Ty made a comment, and I got super sensitive, lolol! Then I thought "hold up, did I just feel a way?? Did I just FEEL???!!" It was in that moment that I trusted myself, trusted my ear, trusted my gut, trusted the way that my music made me FEEL!!!'
Rihanna was referring to Tyran Smith, who is one of Jay Z's best buddies, as she left her previous label Def Jam and joined his Roc Nation during this time.
The MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award winner shared numerous intimate images of her writing, recording, or simply hanging out in the hideaway that overlooked the ocean.
Work! Rihanna rented a Malibu mansion for several months to devote her time to the Anti album
Focused: The MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award winner shared intimate images of her writing and recording
All-star studio! Rihanna put in much time working on her music in the Malibu estate which overlooked the ocean
'Up to no good': Rihanna worked with five-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter, vocal producer, arranger and engineer Kuk Harrell
In one photo she wore a black cropped top that showed off her toned torso with oversized baggy jeans and matching denim jacket.
Another snapshot featured the songstress in a Pulp Fiction tee with a red flannel and cat eye glasses.
Anti is the eighth studio album by the multi-talented star which includes hit tracks Work, Needed Me and Love On The Brain.
Meanwhile, the star has been busy filming her upcoming heist comedy Ocean's Eight as she joins an all-female powerhouse line-up including Anne Hathaway, Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, Helena Bonham Carter and rapper Awkwafina.
The Gary Ross-directed film is set to be released on June 8, 2018.
Hit-maker! Anti is the eighth studio album by the multi-talented star which includes tracks Work, Needed Me and Love On The Brain
'The best times!': The Diamonds hit-maker described where she would record in, 'Every room, every couch, every corner'
Naptime: Although Rihanna was determined to perfect her album and consistently worked on it for months on end, she was pictured taking a nap at one point
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