Rihanna - Talk That Talk (audio) Ft. Jay Z Now

The song was commercially successful and earned critical recognition shortly after its release:

: The song is noted for its R&B beats and a fuzzy synth melody that complements Rihanna's seductive "come-ons". Some critics, such as those at Digital Spy , compared its riff to her earlier single "Rude Boy". Rihanna - Talk That Talk (Audio) ft. JAY Z

Reviewers generally viewed the track as a solid, radio-friendly effort, though opinions on its depth and JAY-Z's contribution varied: The song was commercially successful and earned critical

: While many fans consider it a standout "bop," some critics at Pitchfork and NME argued it was a "safe" move that didn't quite reach the heights of "Umbrella". Community Perspectives Community Perspectives : It was nominated for Best

: 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 is a pretty damn good record... I love the combination of vulnerability and raunchiness in the record.” Reddit · r/popheads

“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