Work

Rihanna, Drake

About Work

"Work" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her eighth studio album, Anti (2016), featuring Canadian rapper Drake, the song was released as the lead single from Anti on January 27, 2016 through Westbury Road and Roc Nation. The song was written by PartyNextDoor, Rihanna, Drake, Monte Moir, Rupert "Sevn" Thomas, Allen Ritter and Matthew Samuels, and was produced by Boi-1da, Sevn Thomas, Ritter, Kuk Harrell and Noah "40" Shebib. The dancehall, reggae-pop and R&B song, contains an interpolation of "If You Were Here Tonight" (1985) performed by Alexander O'Neal. Lyrically, the song incorporates themes of working for money, as well as discussing fragile relationships. The song is in the Jamaican Patois language and three of its writer-producers: Rupert "Sevn" Thomas, Matthew "Boi-1da" Samuels, and Jahron "PartyNextDoor" Brathwaite, are Jamaican-Canadians. Critical response to "Work" was mixed upon release; critics praised its composition and Rihanna's decision to return to her earlier themes of dancehall music, while others were more skeptical of the song's potential as a comeback for the singer. Critical opinion improved over time; the song was included on several year-end lists and nominated for two awards at the 59th Grammy Awards: Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. The song reached number one on the United States' Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Rihanna's fourteenth number-one single and making her the act with the fourth-most number-one songs on the chart (after The Beatles, Mariah Carey and Elvis Presley). The song remained at the top for nine weeks. The song also peaked at number one in Canada, Brazil, Denmark, France, Netherlands and the top five of the charts in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany. 


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2016
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Work, work, work, work, work, work
You see me I be work, work, work, work, work, work
You see me do me dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
There's something 'bout that work, work, work, work, work, work
When you a gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Me na care if me tired, tired, tired, tired, tired, tired

Join me I deserved it
No time to have you lurking
If I got right then you might like it
You know I dealt with you the nicest
Nobody touch me, in the righteous
Nobody text me in a crisis
I believed all of your dreams are duration
You took my heart and my keys and my patience
You took my heart off my sleeve a decoration
You mistaken my love I brought for you for foundation
All that I wanted from you was to gimme 
Something that I never had
Something that you've never seen
Something that you've never been
But I wake up and everything’s wrong

Just get ready for work, work, work, work, work, work
You see me I be work, work, work, work, work, work
You see me do me dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
There's something 'bout that work, work, work, work, work, work
Duh, duh, duh, nana nana nana
When you a gon' nah nah nah nah nah nah
Before the table turn, turn turn turn

Baby something please
Baby don’t you leave
Don’t leave me stuck here in the streets oh oh
If I get another chance to
I will never, no never neglect you
I mean who am I to hold your past against you
I just hope that it gets to you
I hope that you see this through
I hope that you see this true
What can I say?
Please recognize I’m trying baby

I been work, work, work, work, work, work
You see me I be work, work, work, work, work, work
You see me do me dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
There's something 'bout that work, work, work, work, work, work
When you a gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Me na care if me tired, tired, tired, tired, tired, tired

Yeah, okay you need to get done, done, done, done
That’ll work, come over
We just need to slow the motion
Don't give that away to no one
Long distance, I need you
When I see potential I just gotta see it through
If you had a twin I would still choose you
I don't wanna rush into it, if it's too soon
But I know you need to get done, done, done, done
If you come over
Sorry if I’m way less friendly
I got niggas tryna end me
Oh, yeah, I spilled all my emotions tonight, I’m sorry
Rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling
How many more shots until you’re rolling?
We just need a face to face
You could pick the time and a place
You spent some time away
Now you need to forward 

And gimme me all the work, work, work, work, work, work
You see me I be work, work, work, work, work, work
You see me do me dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
There's something 'bout that work, work, work, work, work, work
When you a gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Me na care if me tired, tired, tired, tired, tired, tired

Mmmmm
Mmmmm
Work, work, work, work, work, work
Mmmmm

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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: Jahron Brathwaite, Matthew Samuels, Aubrey Graham, Allen Ritter, Robyn Fenty, Marco Moir, Rupert Thomas

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Work" Composition
The song "Work" is defined by a reggae-pop, dancehall, and R&B genre that combines Rihanna's Barbadian roots with modern pop music.
Chart Success
"Work" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for nine consecutive weeks, making it Rihanna's 14th number-one single in the US.
Album Inclusion
The song "Work" is a part of Rihanna's eighth studio album, 'Anti', which was released in 2016.
Collaboration
"Work" features Canadian rapper Drake. This marks their third collaboration following "What's My Name?" in 2010 and "Take Care" in 2012.
Songwriting
"Work" was written by a team of writers including Rihanna herself, Drake, and Jamaican reggae artist PartyNextDoor.
Recording
The track was recorded in multiple studios in several locations, including Los Angeles, Toronto, and London.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised "Work" for its dancehall vibe and catchy rhythm, though some criticized it for its repetitiveness.
Music Videos
"Work" actually has two music videos – the first set in a Caribbean restaurant/bar and the second in a private room setting. Both have Drake and Rihanna as the main characters.
Commercial Success
"Work" was a worldwide commercial success, reaching the top ten in twenty-four countries, and the top five in fifteen.
Grammy Nomination
The song received two nominations at the 59th Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Cultural Impact
The popularity of "Work" has contributed significantly to the mainstream adoption and appeal of dancehall music globally.
Live Performances
Rihanna and Drake have performed "Work" live at the 2016 BRIT Awards and during Rihanna's Anti World Tour.
Sales
As of July 2016, "Work" has sold over 1.6 million copies in the United States.
Streaming Success
The song broke several streaming records on Spotify and Apple Music upon its release.
Work" Lyrics and Language
The song includes lyrics in both English and 'Bajan Creole', a dialect spoken in Rihanna's native Barbados.

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