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"Needed Me" is a song by Barbadian singer
In the United States, the song peaked at number seven on the
Writing and production
On September 15, 2014, American producer
"Needed Me" was written by
Release
On March 29, via her official
Composition and lyrical interpretation
"Needed Me" is a "mellowish"
Many critics considered it a
Critical reception
"Needed Me" was met with widespread critical acclaim. David Sackllah of
In a less favorable review, Jordan Bassett of NME called it an "airy, forgettable R&B that's not quite worthy of Rihanna."[15] Neil McCormick of The Daily Telegraph thought it was "more atmosphere than actual song."[17] Chris Gerard of PopMatters criticized her vocals for being "inexplicably slurred [...] dreary and tired," adding that the song was "third-rate at best compared with most of Rihanna's prior work."[8] Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine found it to be "frustratingly familiar territory."[29]
Accolades
Commercial performance
"Needed Me" debuted on the US
On the July 30-dated issue, "Needed Me" climbed to number 2 on the
In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number 90, following the song's video release, on the week of April 28, 2016. After spending ten weeks fluctuating on the charts, the song made its climb to number 38 on the week of July 14, 2016, becoming her 43rd top-forty single.
Music video
In March 2016, media outlets reported that Rihanna was filming the music video for "Needed Me" during her Anti World Tour. The reports featured photos that saw Rihanna topless outdoors and images of Rihanna dressed in a backless bronze leather jumpsuit while riding on the back of a motorcycle.[50] On April 20, 2016, Rihanna posted three video stills onto her official Instagram, and announced that the song's official music video would be released later that day in celebration of 420. The same Instagram stills revealed that the music video was directed by filmmaker Harmony Korine.[51]
The video is set in a "gritty" area of Miami and features appearances from gun carrying and bike-riding characters. The video moves on to feature tattooed strippers in slow motion with low lit candle lighting. Rihanna, meanwhile, plays the action anti-hero, smoking and staring out into the distance from the patio of her luxurious pad, in a sheer cover-up. Later, she slowly makes her way through the grungy strip club with a pistol, setting her sights on one unlucky tattoo-heavy guy getting a lap dance—and kills him.[52]
Aisha Harris of
Live performances
Rihanna included and performed "Needed Me" on the Anti World Tour.[57] Josh Duboff of Vanity Fair praised the "Needed Me" performance, noting that it "came alive more in the live setting than [it] do[es] on the album, perhaps due to Rihanna's evident passion in selling [it]."[58] On August 28, 2016, "Needed Me" was part of the third medley Rihanna performed at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, along with "Pour It Up" and "Bitch Better Have My Money".[59]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Needed Me" (R3hab Remix) | 3:19 |
2. | "Needed Me" (Salva Remix) | 3:59 |
3. | "Needed Me" (W&W Remix) | 3:25 |
4. | "Needed Me" (Attlas Remix) | 4:23 |
5. | "Needed Me" (Cosmic Dawn Club Mix) | 5:21 |
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Rihanna's official website.[3]
- Locations
- Recorded at Westlake Beverly Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California
- Mixed at Larrabee Studios in Universal City, California
- Mastering at Sterling Sound Studios in New York City, New York
- Personnel
- Rihanna – vocals, writing
- DJ Mustard – writing, production
- Twice As Nice – writing, co-production
- Frank Dukes – writing, co-production
- Brittany "Starrah" Hazzard – writing
- A. Sneed – writing
- Alicia Reneé – writing
- Charles Hinshaw – writing
- Derrus Rachel – writing
- Marcos Tovar – vocal recording
- Kuk Harrell – vocal recording, vocal production
- Blake Mares – additional recording
- Thomas Warren – additional recording
- Manny Marroquin – mixing
- Chris Galland – mixing assistant
- Ike Schultz – mixing assistant
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Decade-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[98] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[99] | 2× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[100] | 7× Platinum | 560,000‡ |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[101] | Platinum | 90,000‡ |
France ( SNEP)[102]
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Platinum | 200,000‡ |
Germany (BVMI)[103] | Gold | 200,000‡ |
Italy (FIMI)[104] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[105] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
Poland (ZPAV)[106] | 2× Platinum | 100,000‡ |
Portugal (AFP)[107] | 2× Platinum | 20,000‡ |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[108] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
Sweden (GLF)[109] | 2× Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[110] | 2× Platinum | 1,200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[111] | Diamond | 10,000,000‡ |
Streaming | ||
Greece (IFPI Greece)[112] | Gold | 1,000,000† |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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United States | March 30, 2016 | Urban radio |
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May 24, 2016 | Contemporary hit radio | Def Jam | [6] | |
Various | June 1, 2016 | Streaming (Remixes) |
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See also
- List of Billboard Hot 100 top 10 singles in 2016
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External links
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