Released in January 2016 as the lead single from her eighth studio album, Anti , remains one of Rihanna's most culturally significant hits. The track features Canadian rapper Drake and is celebrated for its dancehall and reggae-pop influence, which paid homage to Rihanna's Barbadian roots. Production and Creative Origin

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

: 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.