Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance last year was probably a mix of backing track and live singing, said vocal coach Tristan Paredes who broke down the performance in a YouTube video.

Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance last year was probably a mix of backing track and live singing, said vocal coach Tristan Paredes who broke down the performance in a YouTube video.

How does a Super Bowl performer manage to run across the stage, dance, wield props and perform stunts – all while staying on pitch and not losing their breath? Sometimes, they don’t.