Rihanna - Work (explicit) Ft. Drake Link

Music analysts note that the song's "sticky" quality comes from its rhythmic simplicity and specific harmonic choices.

: 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. Rihanna - Work (Explicit) ft. Drake

The song was a global collaboration produced by , who developed the beat during a session at Drake's house in Los Angeles. Music analysts note that the song's "sticky" quality

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

: The track was mixed and recorded by industry veterans like Noah "40" Shebib and Kuk Harrell . Musical Composition