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Rude Boy
Rihanna
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- Album
- Rated R
- Released
- 2009
- Genres
- Pop
- Length
- 3:43
- Tempo
- 174 BPM
- Label
- Def Jam Recordings
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About this song
Rude Boy was the fourth single from Rihanna's fourth studio album, Rated R, and was released on February 19, 2010. Rihanna described it to Q magazine in January 2010 as being about the kind of street bad boy that some girls are drawn to.
What it's about
The song is about Rihanna taking control of her relationship, especially during sex. It centers on the danger and swagger of a bad boy.
Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 25 other songs, like “rude tearz* by godtearz”.
- Covered 2 times, including “Rude Boy by Anna Beliva”.
- Written by Rihanna, Rob Swire, Makeba Riddick, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen and Ester Dean.
- Produced by Rob Swire and Stargate.