Rihanna premieres powerful 'American Oxygen' music video on Tidal

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Brian Anthony Hernandez
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Rihanna's music video for "American Oxygen" is a highlight reel of sorts, featuring highs and lows of U.S. history -- from Barack Obama's presidential inauguration to the Sept. 11 attacks, Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and police brutality and riots.

The video debuted exclusively on Tidal (watch here), Jay Z's new streaming service of which Rihanna is a new stakeholder.

Update, April 16: The video is now available to watch on YouTube.

Folllowing a press conference last week announcing Tidal's 16 celebrity stakeholders and their commitment to its future, the service has been rolling out exclusive content from Rihanna, Beyoncé, Madonna, Jason Aldean and other musicians. Beyoncé unveiled a new piano ballad, "Die With Me," on Tidal over the weekend for her seventh wedding anniversary with Jay Z.

Die With You. TIDAL.com A video posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Apr 4, 2015 at 2:31pm PDT

Although the official music video premiered on Tidal, a live version of Rihanna performing "American Oxygen" at last weekend's NCAA March Madness Music Festival is available on YouTube (below).

BONUS: Why Tidal's $19.99 premium service isn't for everyone

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