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 nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 55th Grammy Awards. Rihanna Ft. Jay-Z- Talk That Talk (Explicit)
Jay-Z uses his verse to include references to luxury fashion and high-end lifestyle. The song was produced by the Norwegian duo
Critics praised the chemistry between Rihanna and Jay-Z, though some felt it didn't quite reach the heights of "Umbrella." opening with a punchy
The "Explicit" version of the track is known for its suggestive and provocative lyrics.
It follows a standard verse-chorus-verse format, opening with a punchy, confident verse from Jay-Z. Lyrical Themes
