You Da One

Rihanna

About You Da One

"You da One" is a song by Bajan recording artist Rihanna recorded for her sixth studio album, Talk That Talk (2011). It was co-written by Rihanna with Ester Dean, Henry Walter, John Hill and Lukasz Gottwald. Production of the song was completed by Gottwald, under his production name Dr. Luke, and Cirkut. Kuk Harrell and Marcas Tovar recorded the track at the Sofital Paris Le Laubourg, Room 538, and Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California. It premiered on US radio on November 11, 2011, and was made available to download digitally throughout Europe and Australasia on November 14, 2011. It was added to US Mainstream, rhythmic and urban radio station playlists on November 29, 2011. Throughout December 2011 and January 2012, a remix extended play (EP) was released worldwide. Musically, "You Da One" is a mid-tempo pop and reggae song, which incorporates elements of electropop, dancehall and dubstep. It also features a dubstep bridge before the final chorus. It garnered positive reviews from music critics, many of whom complimented the West Indian and Caribbean tone, and compared it to "What's My Name?" and "Man Down", from her previous studio album Loud (2010). The song achieved moderate chart success; it peaked at number one on the US Dance Club Songs and number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally, it peaked inside the top 10 in New Zealand, South Korea and on the UK R&B Chart, and attained top twenty positions in Canada, Hungary, Norway and Sweden. 


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2011
3:20
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#14

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You the one that I dream about all day
You the one that I think about always
You are the one so I make sure I behave
My love is your love, your love is my love, love, love

Baby, I love you, I need you here
Give me all the time
Baby we meant to be
You got me, smiling all the time

'Cause you know how to give me that
You know how to pull me back
When I go runnin', runnin'
Tryin' to get away from loving ya

You know how to love me hard
I won't lie, I'm falling hard
Yep, I'm falling for ya
But there's nothin' wrong with that

You the one that I dream about all day
You the one that I think about always
You are the one so I make sure I behave
My love is your love, your love is my love

You the one that I dream about all day
You the one that I think about always
You are the one so I make sure I behave
My love is your love, your love is mine

Baby come, tear me now, hold me now
Make me come alive
You got the sweetest touch
I'm so happy, you came in my life

'Cause you know how to give me that
You know how to pull me back
When I go runnin', runnin'
Tryin' to get away from loving ya
You know how to love me hard
I won't lie, I'm falling hard
Yep, I'm falling for ya but there's nothin' wrong with that

You the one that I dream about all day
You the one that I think about always
You are the one so I make sure I behave
My love is your love, your love is my love

You the one that I dream about all day
You the one that I think about always
You are the one so I make sure I behave
My love is your love, your love is mine

And yes I'm kinda crazy
That's what happens baby
When you put it down
You shouldnt've give it to me good like that
Shouldnt've hit it like that, had me yellin' like that
Didn't know you would've had me coming back

You the one that I'm feeling
You the one that I'm loving
Ain't no other, niggas like you
No there's just one, one, one
No baby just one, one, one
I bet you wanna know

You the one that I dream about all day
You the one that I think about always
You are the one so I make sure I behave
My love is your love, your love is my love

You the one that I dream about all day
You the one that I think about always
You are the one so I make sure I behave
My love is your love, your love is mine

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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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Written by: Ester Dean, Lukasz Gottwald, Henry Russell Walter, John Graham Hill, Robyn R. Fenty

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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20 facts about this song

Song Release
"You Da One" was released as the second single from Rihanna's sixth studio album, "Talk That Talk," on November 14, 2011.
Music Genre
The song is categorized under the genres of reggae-pop and R&B.
Production Contribution
It was produced by Dr. Luke, Cirkut, and Kuk Harrell, with additional writing by Ester Dean.
Music Video Creativity
The music video for "You Da One" was shot in London and was inspired by the works of the late photographer Bob Carlos Clarke, particularly his "Black and White" series.
Chart Rankings
The song reached number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs.
Radio Premiere
The song was premiered on US radio station 106 KMEL on November 11, 2011.
Song Duration
"You Da One" has a duration of three minutes and twenty seconds.
Lyrics Inspiration
The song's lyrics express intense love and affection for a significant other.
Cultural Impact
The song beautifully blends pop and Caribbean music which is a demonstration of Rihanna’s Barbadian roots.
Certification
"You Da One" received a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after selling over 1,000,000 digital copies in the United States.
Official Remix
An official remix was made in collaboration with Gregor Salto, a Dutch DJ and record producer.
Live Performances
Rihanna performed "You Da One" on several occasions, including on "The Jonathan Ross Show" and the 2012 version of the television show "Saturday Night Live."
Songwriting Process
Ester Dean wrote the song intending it to be a "fun and carefree" track.
Song Recognition
Despite not reaching the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, "You Da One" is often recognized as one of Rihanna's signature songs.
Album Success
Along with the other songs on "Talk That Talk," "You Da One" helped the album reach number three on the Billboard 200.
International Success
The song also achieved success in international markets, peaking in the top five in South Korea and the top twenty in the United Kingdom and Canada.
Music Video Director
The music video was directed by Melina Matsoukas, who has collaborated with Rihanna on several other videos.
Styling and Imagery
Rihanna showcases different looks in the video, including a blond wig, a bowler hat, and cane - reminiscent of A Clockwork Orange.
Critical Reception
Critics praised "You Da One" for its catchy melody and reggae-infused beats, though some felt it paled in comparison to its predecessor, "We Found Love."
Digital Downloads
According to Nielsen SoundScan, "You Da One" sold over 1.3 million digital copies in 2012.

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