Watch n' Learn
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Talk That Talk | |
Recorded | 2011 |
Studio | Roc the Mic Studios (New York City); Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Room 508 (Paris) |
Genre | Dancehall |
Length | 3:31 |
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"Watch n' Learn" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer
"Watch n' Learn" is a
Background and development
"Watch n' Learn" was written by
In the same interview for the publication, Hollis explained the title of the song: "It's called 'Watch n' Learn,' and people will understand what it's about once it comes out. It's a very sexy record, but it's fun. It's [got] great melodies; it's catchy; the beat knocks. It's so many different elements to it."[5] When asked how is he satisfied with Rihanna's vocals and his prediction on the song he further stated: "She definitely murdered it vocally. I was just at the studio last week listening to a mix of it, and man, she killed it. I really feel like, this song, it's going to be big. I'm really excited about it."[5] "Watch n' Learn" was recorded at Roc the Mic Studios in New York City and at Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg in Paris. The song was mixed by Marcos Tovar. Its vocal production was completed by Kuk Harrell and assisted by TT. and Jennifer Rosales.[4]
Composition
"Watch n' Learn" is a
Jason Lipshutz of
Lyrically, the song is about a woman who teaches her partner how to love her in the right way, throughout which she uses
Critical reception
Chris Coplan of Consequence of Sound called "Watch n' Learn" a "reggae jam" and further concluded that "low-key Rihanna, without heaps of easily identifiable help or loads of over-saturated gimmicks, is still a knockout".
Glenn Gamboa of
Credits and personnel
- Recording
- Recorded at Roc the Mic Studios, New York City, New York; Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Room 538, Paris, France
- Personnel
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Credits adapted from the liner notes of Talk That Talk, Def Jam Recordings, SRP Records.[4]
Charts
Upon the release of Talk That Talk, due to digital downloads "Watch n' Learn" charted in lower regions on the singles chart in South Korea. It debuted on the South Korea
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South Korea ( Gaon Chart)[26]
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References
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- ^ Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- ^ Talk That Talk (inlay cover). Rihanna. The Island Def Jam Music Group. 2011. p. 9.)
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- ^ Caquias, Giovanny (November 30, 2011). "Album Review: 'Talk That Talk' – Rihanna". Culture Blues. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- Apple Inc. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
- ^ Maerz, Melissa (November 23, 2011). "Talk That Talk (2011) - Rihanna". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. (Time Warner). Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- ^ a b Lipshutz, Jason (November 17, 2011). "Rihanna, 'Talk That Talk': Track-By-Track Review". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- ^ a b Halima, Maz (November 23, 2011). "Flavour Review: Rihanna – 'Talk That Talk'". Flavour Magazine. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
- ^ Keeble, Edward (November 10, 2011). "Rihanna - Talk That Talk - First Review". Gigwise. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
- ^ a b Vena, Jocelyn (November 21, 2011). "Rihanna's Talk That Talk: Five Key Tracks". MTV News. Viacom. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- ^ Consequence of Sound. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- ^ a b Roberts, Randall (November 20, 2011). "Album review: Rihanna's 'Talk That Talk'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- Complex. Complex Media. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- ^ Graham, Mark (November 20, 2011). "Album Preview: Rihanna's Talk That Talk Is The Dirtiest Pop Record Since Madonna's Erotica". VH1. Viacom. Archived from the original on November 12, 2011. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- ^ a b Shepherd, Julianne (November 21, 2011). "Rihanna, 'Talk That Talk'". Spin. Spin Media LLC. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
- ^ Horton, Matthew (November 21, 2011). "Talk That Talk — Rihanna". Virgin Media. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- ^ Fekadu, Mesfin (November 21, 2011). "Review: Rihanna successfully borrows from herself". The Boston Globe. The New York Times Company. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- ^ Caquais, Giovanny (November 30, 2011). "Album Review: 'Talk That Talk' – Rihanna". CultureBlues. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- ^ "Rihanna's 'Talk' is another winner - Newsday". Newsday. Gamoba, Glenn. November 18, 2011. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
- ^ Lewis, Chelsea (November 22, 2011). "Rihanna's 'Talk That Talk'". The Celebrity Cafe. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- ^ Adams, Cameron (November 24, 2011). "Album review: Talk That Talk by Rihanna". Herald Sun. The Herald and Weekly Times. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- ^ Caramanica, Jon (November 21, 2011). "Rihanna's 'Talk That Talk' Synth-Perfect for an Earlier Time". The New York Times. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- ^ Gaon Chart. November 20–26, 2011. Retrieved August 18, 2013.