Rude Boy

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About Rude Boy

"Rude Boy" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna, taken from her fourth studio album, Rated R (2009). It was released as the album's fourth overall and third international single on February 19, 2010, through Def Jam. Rihanna co-wrote the song with Ester Dean, Makeba Riddick, and producers Rob Swire and Stargate. "Rude Boy" is an up-tempo dancehall and R&B song which incorporates elements of raggamuffin. The song received mixed to positive reviews from critics; some have call it is the highlight of the album, but others criticized Rihanna's "monotone" and "icy" vocal performance. "Rude Boy" peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in its fourth week for five consecutive weeks and was Rihanna's sixth US number-one single. It was a commercial success globally, peaking at number one in Australia and attained top five positions in Germany, Hungary, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, and the United Kingdom. The accompanying music video was directed by Melina Matsoukas, used greenscreen techniques and featured props that included a stuffed lion and zebra. Rihanna performed the song live for the first time at the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam in South Beach, Miami, and later on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Alan Carr: Chatty Man. "Rude Boy" was also featured on the set lists of Rihanna's Last Girl on Earth, Loud, Anti and Diamonds tours. 


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2011
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Rihanna

Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( /riˈɑːnə/ ree-AH-nə or /riˈænə/ ree-AN-ə; born February 20, 1988), known mononymously as Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist and actress. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, her career began when she met record producer Evan Rogers in late 2003. At age 16, she came to the United States to pursue a recording career and began recording demo tapes under Rogers' guidance, subsequently signing a contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning for Jay-Z. more »

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10 facts about this song

Chart Topping
"Rude Boy" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for five consecutive weeks in the US, becoming Rihanna's sixth US number-one single.
Album Impact
"Rude Boy" is a track from Rihanna’s fourth studio album, "Rated R," and played a significant role in the album gaining multi-platinum certifications in several countries.
Worldwide Success
Not just in the US, "Rude Boy" also topped the charts in Australia and reached the top ten in several countries, including Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Spain.
Awards and Recognition
"Rude Boy" won the 'Urban Song of the Year' award at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards, and was also nominated for 'Best Dance Recording' at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Genre Fusion
This song uniquely blends together genres such as R&B, Dancehall, and Reggae, showcasing Rihanna’s versatility as an artist.
Controversial Lyrics
There was some controversy regarding the song's explicit lyrics which led to certain radio stations editing the song before putting it on air.
Music Video Recognition
The music video for "Rude Boy," directed by Melina Matsoukas, was a colorful, dance-heavy visual that received praise for its aesthetics and was nominated for 'Best Female Video' and 'Best Art Direction' at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.
Songwriting Credits
The song was co-written by Rihanna, along with Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Ester Dean, Makeba Riddick, and Rob Swire.
Record Sales
Despite the initial controversy, "Rude Boy" went on to sell over 4.7 million digital units in the US alone, and in the UK, it has sold over 500,000 copies, making it Rihanna's ninth-best selling single in the country.
Cultural Impact
Rihanna's repeated refrain of "Come on, Rude Boy" turned into a pop culture catchphrase, further increasing her influence on the music scene.

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