The song is often cited as a definitive anthem of the "EDM explosion" in the United States during the early 2010s.
Rihanna, a mezzo-soprano , delivers repetitive, hypnotic vocals that emphasize the "hopeless place" narrative. rihanna_we_found_love_ft_calvin_harris
It spent 10 non-consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Rihanna's longest-running chart-topper. The song is often cited as a definitive
The song was released as the lead single from Rihanna’s sixth studio album, Talk That Talk (2011) . The song was released as the lead single
Filmed in County Down, Northern Ireland, the video faced minor controversy when a local farmer asked the crew to stop filming on his land because he found the costumes (or lack thereof) "inappropriate." Musical Analysis
Directed by Melina Matsoukas, the music video is a cinematic portrayal of a toxic, drug-fueled relationship.