Rihanna’s "Rude Boy," released in February 2010 as the fourth single from her album Rated R , is widely regarded by critics as the song that salvaged the commercial performance of that era and redefined her public persona.
The track is a high-energy blend of dancehall, R&B, and pop, produced by StarGate and Rob Swire . rihanna_rude_boy
Reviewers at Billboard praised its use of steel drums and its nod to Jamaican ska and dancehall, which felt more authentic to Rihanna's roots than her previous hits. Rihanna’s "Rude Boy," released in February 2010 as