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"Rude Boy" is a track from Rihanna's fourth studio album, Rated R, released in 2009. It served as the album's fourth single and third international single, arriving on February 5, 2010 via Def Jam Records. The song was developed collaboratively by Rihanna, Ester Dean, Makeba Riddick, Rob Swire, and Stargate. Critical reception was mixed to positive initially, with some praising it as an album standout while others critiqued the vocal delivery. Over time, critical reassessment has been more favorable, with retrospective reviews positioning it among her strongest career releases.
Lyrics ↗| Producer | Rob Swire, Stargate |
