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What's My Name?

Rihanna · 2010

8 min · 2 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · reggae

A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and reggae-infused pop, featuring smooth vocals and infectious rhythms.

What's My Name? is a single by Rihanna, released in 2010. A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and reggae-infused pop, featuring smooth vocals and infectious rhythms. The song peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing Drake's growing influence in pop music. It also received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, highlighting its critical acclaim and cementing his status as a leading figure in contemporary music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does What's My Name? sound like?

A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and reggae-infused pop, featuring smooth vocals and infectious rhythms. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.

What makes What's My Name? by Rihanna notable?

The song peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing Drake's growing influence in pop music. It also received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, highlighting its critical acclaim and cementing his status as a leading figure in contemporary music. Released in late 2010, 'What's My Name?' marked a significant moment in Drake's career as he was transitioning from a budding artist to a mainstream hip-hop powerhouse. Following the success of his debut studio album 'Thank Me Later', this single solidified his presence on the charts and further showcased his versatility across genres.

How many songs are on What's My Name??

What's My Name? has 2 tracks, running approximately 8 minutes.

Tracklist

2 tracks·8:12

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

  • 1 What’s My Name? Standout 4:25
  • 2 What’s My Name? (Low Sunday “Up On It” remix – radio edit) Standout 3:47

Release Date

October 26, 2010

Artist Origin

Barbados

Runtime

8 min 12 sec