Album: Talk That Talk

Overview
"Talk That Talk" is the sixth studio album by Barbadian vocalist Rihanna, released on November 18, 2011, by Def Jam Recordings and SRP Records. Following the success of her previous album, "Loud" (2010), Rihanna wished to keep her musical design and express her love for various genres like pop, dance, and hip-hop. This record showcases her versatility and self-confidence as an international pop star and features cooperations with noteworthy artists and producers. "Talk That Talk" has actually received generally positive evaluations from critics and was a commercial success. The album peaked at number 3 on the United States Billboard 200 and topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, and Denmark.

Production and Collaboration
"Talk That Talk" combines numerous musical styles like pop, dance, R&B, and hip-hop. Rihanna worked with several high-profile manufacturers and songwriters, consisting of The-Dream, StarGate, Timbaland, Calvin Harris, Dr. Luke, and Ester Dean. The album likewise consists of a cooperation with rap artist Jay-Z, who was featured in the record's lead single, "We Found Love", which became an international hit.

Rihanna took a less active role in the songwriting procedure for this album but preserved her strong presence and signature design in each track. This permitted her to check out and explore different sounds while still keeping a cohesive and well-balanced album.

Notable Songs and Reception
"Talk That Talk" spawned six singles, consisting of the massive hits "We Found Love" and "Where Have You Been". The Calvin Harris-produced "We Found Love" is an up-tempo, electro-dance tune that catapulted not just the album but likewise Rihanna's career and enabled the Barbadian singer to accomplish her longest-running number-one single on the United States Billboard Hot 100. Moreover, it won the award for the Best Short Form Music Video at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

The album also consists of "You da One", an electro-pop tune with a reggae-influenced beat, and "Talk That Talk", featuring Jay-Z, a hip-hop-infused track that highlights the influence of metropolitan music on Rihanna's sound.

Rihanna's bold and infectious energy appears in songs like "Birthday Cake", "Cockiness (Love It)", and "Watch n' Learn", which display her comfort and self-confidence in checking out intriguing and sexually-charged themes.

"Talk That Talk" received usually favorable reviews from music critics. Some praised Rihanna's continued development as an artist, her singing delivery, and her ability to go beyond different musical categories with ease. Others thought about the album's sex-driven theme as tedious and criticized the lack of self-questioning in a few of the songs.

Business Success and Legacy
"Talk That Talk" was an industrial success, selling over 4.5 million copies worldwide. It debuted at number 3 on the United States Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 198,000 copies and peaked at primary in numerous countries, consisting of the United Kingdom and Denmark.

The album further established Rihanna as a global pop sensation and strengthened her status as one of the music industry's most successful and influential artists. "Talk That Talk" has actually likewise acted as a motivation for many up-and-coming contemporary artists who admire Rihanna's confidence, versatility, and valiancy in pushing boundaries.