Hailed as a rave track for all intents and purposes, Rihanna's collaboration with Calvin Harris was one of the definitive EDM-meets-pop hits of the 2010s that has remained one of her most heard songs in India.
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Made with Norwegian production duo Stargate, this grandiose, echoing tune took over the airwaves in 2010 and continues to be one of Rihanna's most loved and powerful songs.
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Before her EDM excursions, Rihanna teamed up with Jay-Z on the iconic "Umbrella," a song that was etched in music history as the go-to for friendships, love stories and more.
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Having the distinction of crossing 2 billion views on YouTube in 2022, Rihanna took the Eighties, synth-informed introspective route with "Diamonds," one that clearly shines even today for its aspirational and adventure-seeking message.
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Taken from 2009's Rated R, the expectedly bold streak of Rihanna came to the front visually, lyrically and sonically on "Rude Boy." Drawing from reggae and dancehall in a nod to her native Barbados, this one gained more acceptance over time among fans and critics.
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One of Rihanna's most streamed songs in India, unsurprisingly, is with another favorite international artist -- Eminem. The buoyant, emotive and fiery "Love The Way You Love" played to RiRi's strengths as a pop/R&B star.
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From Jay-Z to Eminem to Drake, Rihanna really did know how to hold her own when it came to collaborations with hip-hop stars. The immediately catchy "Work" with Drake was part of her 2016 album Anti, which has been her most recent full-length as of 2024.
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