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
"Work" spent nine weeks atop the , making it Rihanna's 14th number-one single. Rihanna - Work (Explicit) ft. Drake Rihanna - Work (Explicit) ft. Drake
: 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. Released in January 2016 as the lead single
Music analysts note that the song's "sticky" quality comes from its rhythmic simplicity and specific harmonic choices. Rihanna - Work (Explicit) ft
: The track was mixed and recorded by industry veterans like Noah "40" Shebib and Kuk Harrell . Musical Composition