A nearly seven-minute epic co-written by Justin Timberlake that critics cited as a career-defining vocal performance. Critical and Commercial Impact
Despite its darker tone, Rated R was a commercial success, debuting at with 181,000 copies sold in its first week—Rihanna’s highest at the time. It has since been certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA. Music critics widely praised the album for its artistic growth, with many now viewing it as a pivotal moment that paved the way for her later experimental work like Anti . Fast Facts Release Date November 20, 2009 Primary Genres Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Dubstep, Rock Executive Producers Antonio "L.A." Reid, Robyn Rihanna Fenty Chart Success Number 1 in Norway and Switzerland; Top 10 in 14 countries Rihanna Rated R zip
The album’s biggest commercial hit, which blended dancehall and pop to top the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks. A nearly seven-minute epic co-written by Justin Timberlake
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