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Man Down
Rihanna
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- Album
- Loud
- Released
- 2010
- Genres
- Pop
- Length
- 4:27
- Tempo
- 156 BPM
- Label
- Def Jam Recordings
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About this song
The reggae-influenced track is paired with a music video that depicts the events it describes. Its reggae beat is erratic and dark, and Rihanna uses reggae dialect, which suits her Barbadian roots.
What it's about
The song details the shooting of a man who had been abusive toward Rihanna. The dark, turbulent beat reflects the emotions and turmoil she felt in that moment.
Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.
Fun facts
- Samples “Çizdim by Ayaz Kaplı”.
- Sampled in 11 other songs, like “Man Down! by Bl4ck fezco”.
- Covered 5 times, including “Range Rover by Simi”.
- Written by Timothy Thomas, Theron Thomas, Shontelle and SAK PASE.
- Produced by Bobby Campbell, Kuk Harrell and SAK PASE.