With Rihanna streaming her new album Talk That Talk today (18 November) via her Facebook page Q spoke to one of the key people involved in its creation: the farmer who leant her a field for the We Found Love video (above).
Back in September Alan Graham rented out a field at his farm in Bangor, Northern Ireland to the singer's team so they could shoot the clip for the new album track, though later threw them off his land after Rihanna was filmed topless for several scenes.
Naturally he hit the headlines at the time, but what does he make of it all now that the album's on the way?
"I did not know who was coming. If they had have told me it was Rihanna, I still wouldn't have known who she was," says Graham who is unlikely to give the new album a spin.
"I used to like a group called The Seekers in the 60s. And I went to a concert by that young lady Hayley Westenra when she was in town a couple of years ago," says Graham of his tastes. "She's beautiful and talented, and probably less likely to run around with her top off."
A full interview with Alan Graham is coming in the next issue of Q which hits UK newsstands in just under two weeks.
Make sure you get hold of a copy of Q306 from Tuesday, 29 November as not only do we reveal Graham surprise celebrity supporter, but it contains a rundown of the 50 best albums of 2011, the fresh new talent we're predicting will make an impact in 2012 and a whole lot more.
Q306 on sale Tuesday, 29 November 2011 Or head to Greatmagazines.co.uk for Q subscription deals now.
3:02 PM | 18/11/2011
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