: Rihanna utilized Bajan Patois in the lyrics, which led to widespread discussion regarding the song’s "unintelligibility" to non-Caribbean audiences, though critics praised its authenticity.
: The track was mixed and recorded by industry veterans like Noah "40" Shebib and Kuk Harrell . Musical Composition Rihanna - Work (Explicit) ft. Drake
"Work" spent nine weeks atop the , making it Rihanna's 14th number-one single. Rihanna - Work (Explicit) ft. Drake : Rihanna utilized Bajan Patois in the lyrics,
: Jamaican-Canadian artist PARTYNEXTDOOR wrote the initial lyrics as a breakup song before Drake and Rihanna fleshed it out with their own verses. Rihanna - Work (Explicit) ft
Released in January 2016 as the lead single from her eighth studio album, Anti , remains one of Rihanna's most culturally significant hits. The track features Canadian rapper Drake and is celebrated for its dancehall and reggae-pop influence, which paid homage to Rihanna's Barbadian roots. Production and Creative Origin
The song was a global collaboration produced by , who developed the beat during a session at Drake's house in Los Angeles.