Work (feat. Drake) - Rihanna May 2026

The lyrics explore a complicated, on-and-off relationship characterized by frustration and a lack of emotional reciprocity.

: It was produced by Boi-1da, Sevn Thomas, and Allen Ritter, with additional production by Noah "40" Shebib. Work (feat. Drake) - Rihanna

: The repetition of the word "work" reflects the effort and emotional labor required to maintain the connection. The lyrics explore a complicated

: The track was co-written by a team including PartyNextDoor, who also recorded a reference track to guide the song's specific melodic flow and Patois-inflected delivery. Lyrics and Interpretation and Allen Ritter

The song is a blend of dancehall, pop, and R&B, heavily influenced by Rihanna’s Barbadian roots.