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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady upbeat dance energy
  • infectious choruses for celebration
  • for party playlists
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Themes
dance floor confidence· Caribbean rhythms· electrifying love stories
Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Beyoncé· Dua Lipa· SZA
Sounds like this from elsewhere
4 by Beyoncé — Similar blend of R&B and dance-pop with themes of empowerment and love, featuring rich vocal performances.
Teenage Dream by Katy Perry — Shares vibrant pop production and catchy hooks, focusing on youthful love and party anthems.
Confident by Demi Lovato — Explores themes of self-assurance and desire with an upbeat mix of pop and R&B elements.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 You da One 3:20
  • 2 Where Have You Been 4:02
  • 3 We Found Love 3:35
  • 4 Talk That Talk 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

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