Garrett: 'New Rihanna album is upbeat'

Sean Garrett has promised that Rihanna's new album will include more upbeat and energetic songs.

The songwriter told MTV News that the upcoming record reflects Rihanna's positive state of mind.

"I can definitely say that her album is definitely gonna be way more exciting, happy," he said.

"I hope she doesn't mind me saying this. I love Rihanna. She's fun, she's like a sister, and I tend to think she doesn't really take herself too seriously. And I think that's what this album is gonna be about."

Garrett added that the singer struggled to bounce back from her assault case against ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

"Remember when Rihanna was just the little girl from the island and she was just having fun with 'Pon de Replay' and enjoying life?" he said.

"It always seemed like, 'Dag, she has that thing'. And it wasn't so serious until the incident happened. And everything became so serious. That's just life. But I'm just happy to see her back. And I can definitely say the records that we've been working on are very positive and very explosive. Heavy in the club."