Work (feat. Drake) - Rihanna Info

The song is a blend of dancehall, pop, and R&B, heavily influenced by Rihanna’s Barbadian roots.

: The track was co-written by a team including PartyNextDoor, who also recorded a reference track to guide the song's specific melodic flow and Patois-inflected delivery. Lyrics and Interpretation Work (feat. Drake) - Rihanna

: The repetition of the word "work" reflects the effort and emotional labor required to maintain the connection. The song is a blend of dancehall, pop,

"Work" dominated the charts and streaming platforms upon its release: "Work" dominated the charts and streaming platforms upon

: Drake’s contribution, highlighted by the popular line "If you had a twin, I would still choose you," adds a layer of devotion that contrasts with the exhaustion expressed in Rihanna’s verses. Impact and Cultural Significance

"Work" by Rihanna featuring Drake was released in January 2016 as the lead single from Rihanna’s eighth studio album, Anti . The track quickly became a global phenomenon, marking a departure from Rihanna's previous EDM-inflected hits toward a more minimalist, authentic dancehall and R&B sound.

: It was produced by Boi-1da, Sevn Thomas, and Allen Ritter, with additional production by Noah "40" Shebib.