What does Needed Me sound like?

Dark and sultry dance remixes elevate Rihanna's assertive vocals into a hypnotic club experience. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop. Start with "Needed Me (R3hab remix)".

Is Needed Me a good place to start with Rihanna?

Yes, Needed Me is recommended as a starting point for new Rihanna listeners. Dark and sultry dance remixes elevate Rihanna's assertive vocals into a hypnotic club experience. By the time 'Needed Me' was released in 2016, Rihanna had already established herself as a pop powerhouse with multiple chart-topping albums. This remix collection followed her eighth studio album, 'Anti', which marked a significant turn towards more experimental sounds and personal themes, showcasing her evolution as an artist.

Who is Needed Me for?

Needed Me works well if you're into sultry dance floor energy, short bursts of intensity and confident groove for nights.

How many songs are on Needed Me?

Needed Me has 5 tracks, running approximately 20 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Needed Me

Rihanna · 2016

20 min · 5 tracks · contemporary R&B

Dark and sultry dance remixes elevate Rihanna's assertive vocals into a hypnotic club experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Needed Me (R3hab remix) Start here — This remix captures the essence of the original song while enhancing its danceable elements, making it a staple in clubs around the world.
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Needed Me (Salva remix) — With its innovative production, this version reinterprets the song’s dark mood into an energetic dance floor anthem, showcasing Salva's unique style.
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Needed Me (W&W remix) — This remix infuses a high-energy beat that transforms the original's sultriness into an electrifying festival-ready track, appealing to EDM fans.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The remixes offer varied takes on a strong vocal performance but lack a cohesive narrative across tracks.

What we noticed

Each remix maintains the core vocal track from the original, layering different electronic elements and beats that shift the song's energy.
The remixes vary in tempo and intensity, with some focusing on deep bass lines while others emphasize melodic synths.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

sultry dance floor energy
short bursts of intensity
confident groove for nights
gradual build to climax

Maybe skip if you

prefer long, cohesive albums
seek mellow background music

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A solid single that showcases Rihanna's style but isn't a primary entry point.
Themes: club culture seduction· post-breakup empowerment· neon-lit nightlife
Career context: By the time 'Needed Me' was released in 2016, Rihanna had already established herself as a pop powerhouse with multiple chart-topping albums. This remix collection followed her eighth studio album, 'Anti', which marked a significant turn towards more experimental sounds and personal themes, showcasing her evolution as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors: Beyoncé· Dua Lipa· SZA