“Work,” the first official single from Rihanna‘s album ANTI, was released today, and it doesn’t disappoint. The smooth track, featuring Rih’s longtime friend and collaborator Drake, finds her stepping into familiar territory.
On “Work,” Rihanna doesn’t leave anything to chance. The Caribbean Pop Queen showcases her best dancehall vocals and gives us a taste of what is missing from most pop music over the last year.
The island jam isn’t anything out of the ordinary from bad girl Rih Rih– but it certainly does show her growth and confidence to do the records that “work” her. Let’s call this the music equivalent of a movie sequel. “Work” is a blockbuster sequel continuing the epic collaborations of Rihanna and Drake from “What’s My Name?” to “Take Care.”
None of us will know the true reason Rihanna’s eighth studio album was delayed, but “Work” offers a familiar yet daring lead single, something other singles released last year failed to do.
Whether or not the audience connects right away with “Work,” it will surely grow on them– and they should be ready because, between all the deals this music mogul has been making, she’s going to make sure you hear her “Work.”
