Talk That Talk
Rihanna · 2011
37 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · reggae
A vibrant fusion of dance-pop and R&B, pulsing with infectious hooks and anthemic choruses.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady upbeat dance energy infectious choruses for celebration for party playlists
- Context
- Released on November 21, 2011, 'Talk That Talk' is Rihanna's sixth studio album, following her critically acclaimed 'Loud' from 2010. This album solidified her position as a pop powerhouse, showcasing her evolution into a more confident and experimental artist during a peak phase of commercial success.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, reggae
Talk That Talk is an album by Rihanna, released in 2011. A vibrant fusion of dance-pop and R&B, pulsing with infectious hooks and anthemic choruses. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and featured the global hit 'We Found Love,' which topped charts in over 25 countries. It received generally positive reviews and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, further cementing Rihanna's influence in contemporary pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Talk That Talk sound like?
A vibrant fusion of dance-pop and R&B, pulsing with infectious hooks and anthemic choruses. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes Talk That Talk by Rihanna notable?
The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and featured the global hit 'We Found Love,' which topped charts in over 25 countries. It received generally positive reviews and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, further cementing Rihanna's influence in contemporary pop music. Released on November 21, 2011, 'Talk That Talk' is Rihanna's sixth studio album, following her critically acclaimed 'Loud' from 2010. This album solidified her position as a pop powerhouse, showcasing her evolution into a more confident and experimental artist during a peak phase of commercial success.
Who is Talk That Talk for?
Talk That Talk works well if you're into steady upbeat dance energy, infectious choruses for celebration and for party playlists.
How many songs are on Talk That Talk?
Talk That Talk has 11 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You da One Standout 3:20
- 2 Where Have You Been 4:02
- 3 We Found Love Standout 3:35
- 4 Talk That Talk Standout 3:29
- 5 Cockiness (Love It) 2:58
- 6 Birthday Cake 1:18
- 7 We All Want Love 3:57
- 8 Drunk on Love 3:32
- 9 Roc Me Out 3:29
- 10 Watch n’ Learn 3:31
- 11 Farewell 4:16
Release Date
November 21, 2011
Artist Origin
Barbados
Runtime
37 min 29 sec
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