Three of its writer-producers: Rupert “Sevn” Thomas, Matthew “Boi-1da” Samuels, and Jahron “PartyNextDoor” Brathwaite, are Jamaican-Canadians.Ĭritical response to “Work” was mixed upon release critics praised its composition and Rihanna’s decision to return to her earlier themes of dancehall music, while others were more skeptical of the song’s potential as a comeback for the singer.Ĭritical opinion improved over time the song was included on several year-end lists and nominated for two awards at the 59th Grammy Awards: Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. The song is written in Jamaican Patois and Bajan Creole. Lyrically, the song incorporates themes of working for money, as well as discussing fragile relationships. The dancehall, reggae-pop and R&B song, contains an interpolation of “If You Were Here Tonight” (1985) performed by Alexander O’Neal. The song was written by PartyNextDoor, Rihanna, Drake, Monte Moir, Rupert “Sevn” Thomas, Allen Ritter and Matthew Samuels, and was produced by Boi-1da, Kuk Harrell and Noah “40” Shebib.
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