The song was released as the lead single from Rihanna’s sixth studio album, Talk That Talk (2011) .
Filmed in County Down, Northern Ireland, the video faced minor controversy when a local farmer asked the crew to stop filming on his land because he found the costumes (or lack thereof) "inappropriate." Musical Analysis
It spent 10 non-consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Rihanna's longest-running chart-topper. rihanna_we_found_love_ft_calvin_harris
Rihanna described the video as being about " love being like a drug ".
Rihanna, a mezzo-soprano , delivers repetitive, hypnotic vocals that emphasize the "hopeless place" narrative. The song was released as the lead single
The song relies on a build-and-drop structure classic to Calvin Harris, using synthesizers and heavy bass to create a "club" atmosphere. Legacy and Impact
A high-energy blend of Electro House and dance-pop that helped define the EDM-pop crossover era of the early 2010s. The Music Video The Music Video The song is often cited
The song is often cited as a definitive anthem of the "EDM explosion" in the United States during the early 2010s.