Won the award for Best Dance Recording at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Gave it 4/5 stars, calling it a "crowd-pleaser" and Rihanna's most pop-sounding effort since "Don't Stop the Music".
The Only Girl (In the World) Audio has amassed billions of streams and remains a staple of her live performances. ✨ Notable Features rihanna_only_girl_in_the_world_audio
Showcases Rihanna’s power as a mezzo-soprano , moving from cooing verses to a belts-out, high-energy chorus.
Watch the official audio to experience the track's high-energy production and vocal power: Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World) (Audio) RihannaForVEVO YouTube• Jun 21, 2011 What is your favorite from Rihanna's Loud album? Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World) (Audio) Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World) (Audio) · Comments. YouTube·RihannaForVEVO Won the award for Best Dance Recording at
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While initially critical of the "pneumatic hiss" and "brutal force" of the production, they ultimately awarded it 4/5 stars, praising Rihanna’s passionate delivery. 📈 Chart Performance & Legacy ✨ Notable Features Showcases Rihanna’s power as a
Described the hook as "unimpeachable" and "fist-pumping," noting that Rihanna sounds like a confident yet vulnerable "disco diva" over producer Stargate’s minimalist electro riffs.