Rihanna - Work (explicit) Ft. Drake ⭐

: 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.

: Drake's verse explores themes of long-distance longing and "potential," fitting his signature sensitive-yet-suave persona. Cultural Impact and Reception Rihanna - Work (Explicit) ft. Drake

The song was a global collaboration produced by , who developed the beat during a session at Drake's house in Los Angeles. : Rihanna utilized Bajan Patois in the lyrics,

Music analysts note that the song's "sticky" quality comes from its rhythmic simplicity and specific harmonic choices. Music analysts note that the song's "sticky" quality

: Jamaican-Canadian artist PARTYNEXTDOOR wrote the initial lyrics as a breakup song before Drake and Rihanna fleshed it out with their own verses.

"Work" spent nine weeks atop the , making it Rihanna's 14th number-one single. Rihanna - Work (Explicit) ft. Drake