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

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

Reviewers generally viewed the track as a solid, radio-friendly effort, though opinions on its depth and JAY-Z's contribution varied: Rihanna - Talk That Talk (Audio) ft. JAY Z

: 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

: His performance received mixed feedback. Time Magazine described his lyrics as laced with "double entendres and funny quips," including a bizarre sexual reference to a bladder that signaled he was having fun. Conversely, Consequence of Sound found his rap "unenthusiastic" compared to Rihanna's more invested performance. Time Magazine described his lyrics as laced with

“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

: 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".