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: It was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, though it ultimately lost to "No Church in the Wild".
"Talk That Talk" (2011) is a mid-tempo hip-hop and pop collaboration that reunited Rihanna with JAY-Z for the first time since their 2007 global hit "Umbrella". Produced by the duo , the track is characterized by its "whining" synthesizers, hard drums, and a sensual, confident vocal delivery from Rihanna. Critical Breakdown Rihanna - Talk That Talk (Audio) ft. JAY Z
“And though it's no "Umbrella", the Jay-Z reunion "Talk That Talk" is one of the more playful moments here.” Pitchfork · 14 years ago : It was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Reviewers generally viewed the track as a solid, radio-friendly effort, though opinions on its depth and JAY-Z's contribution varied: Critical Breakdown “And though it's no "Umbrella", the
: His performance received mixed feedback. Time Magazine described his lyrics as laced with "double entendres and funny quips," including a bizarre sexual reference to a bladder that signaled he was having fun. Conversely, Consequence of Sound found his rap "unenthusiastic" compared to Rihanna's more invested performance.
“Talk That Talk is a pretty damn good record... I love the combination of vulnerability and raunchiness in the record.” Reddit · r/popheads