Rihanna looks sexy for debut performance of Diamonds on SNL... but all eyes are on the bizarre green screen backdrop

PUBLISHED: 07:14, 11 November 2012 | UPDATED: 07:15, 11 November 2012

Much of her artistry revolves around her ever-evolving image as well as her controversial lyrics.

But on Saturday Rihanna attempted to keep attention on her vocal performance as she mesmerised viewers on Saturday Night Live.

The 24-year-odld singer took to the stage for her first ever live performance of her new single Diamonds and distracted viewers with images projected onto a green screen which she stood in front of.

Diamonds: Rihanna performed her new single on Saturday Night Live this evening

Used to putting on a full dance routine to entertain audiences, this time Rihanna – who real name Is Robyn Fenty – used her band members as part of her clever display.

As visions such as colourful suns, moons and palm trees graced the stage set, her backing musicians appeared as floating heads at certain points when their T-shirts became a part of the background design.

Rihanna’s get-up however did not change throughout the performance of the track from her forthcoming album Unapologetic.

Illusions: The singer stood in front of a green screen to get psychedelic images on the stage

More covered up than usual: The singer kept attention on her vocals rather than her outfit

Bright pout: The star wore a slick of red colour on her lips

She donned a camouflage style slip dress which she covered up with a large coat to match.

The singer – who is currently sporting her undercut hair to one side in a wavy style – added a slick of red lipstick and donned biker boots with her ensemble.

Rather than her sexy moves or barely there outfits attention was certainly on her vocal talent although the rather outdated backdrop was a little distracting.