Watch n' Learn

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"Watch n' Learn"
Talk That Talk
Recorded2011
StudioRoc the Mic Studios (New York City); Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Room 508 (Paris)
GenreDancehall
Length3:31
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

"Watch n' Learn" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer

Priscilla Renea, Chauncey Hollis, Rihanna and Alja Jackson. The production was done by Hollis under his stage-name Hit-Boy
. When Renea came with an idea and concept for the song, Hollis had already started working on the composition, without having in mind any particular artist. With the work on the track being finished, it was forwarded to Rihanna and her label, which eagerly accepted it.

"Watch n' Learn" is a

synths and "island-flavored" drum beat.[1][2][3] Lyrically, it is about a woman who teaches her partner how to love her in the right way, throughout which she uses sexual
references. "Watch n' Learn" received predominantly positive reviews from music critics, with many of them praising its composition and sound. Upon the release of Talk That Talk, the song debuted at number 80 on the singles chart in South Korea.

Background and development

One of the recording locations of the song were Roc the Mic Studios in New York City (pictured).

"Watch n' Learn" was written by

Talk That Talk (2011).[4]

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

synths and "island-flavored" drum beat.[1][2][3]

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

Complex.[15][16] As the song continues further, Rihanna is "not-so-subtly" instructing her lover within the lines "It’s your turn now / Watch and learn now / Watch and learn how / If you learn how / I'll stay".[17][18]

Critical reception

A picture of a blonde woman wearing a yellow outfit performing.
Jon Caramanica from The New York Times linked "Watch n' Learn" to Beyoncé's 2011 single "Party"

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".

techno and David Guetta influences which according to him the album is "drowning in". He further thought that "sassy women will absolutely love to sing [the song] in their cars."[21] Maz Hallima of Flavour Magazine positively reviewed "Watch n' Learn", considering her favorite song from the album together with "Cockiness (Love It)" and "You da One". Hallima thought that the song has Rihanna's signature sound and wrote she "really enjoyed the contrast between the light beat and her husky voice – pure catchiness."[11]

Glenn Gamboa of

Beyoncé Knowles' "Party", however he concluded that even though it has "good mouth feel but no taste".[25]

Credits and personnel

Recording
Personnel

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

Gaon International Chart at number 80 on November 26, 2011, with sales of 6,049 digital copies.[26]

Chart (2011) Peak
position
South Korea (
Gaon Chart)[26]
80

References

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