The song was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 55th Grammy Awards.
"Talk That Talk" is the title track from Rihanna’s sixth studio album, featuring a high-profile guest verse from Jay-Z. Released as a single in early 2012, the track marked the third major collaboration between the two artists, following the global hits "Umbrella" and "Run This Town." Production and Sound Rihanna Ft. Jay-Z- Talk That Talk (Explicit)
It reached the Top 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the Top 10 in the UK and Norway. The song was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
The song was produced by the Norwegian duo Stargate, who were frequent collaborators with Rihanna. Mid-tempo hip-hop and R&B. Instrumentation: Heavy synth drums and a buzzing bassline. Sample: The song samples "I'm a Black Man" by The Meters. The song was produced by the Norwegian duo
Jay-Z uses his verse to include references to luxury fashion and high-end lifestyle.
💡 The track solidified Rihanna's transition into a more urban, hip-hop-influenced sound during the early 2010s. If you'd like to dive deeper, I can find: The full lyrics for both artists A breakdown of the album's chart performance Details on their other collaborations
The song revolves around a romantic encounter and vocalizing desires.
