Rihanna - Talk That Talk (audio) Ft. Jay Z [ PRO Blueprint ]

: 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.

“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 Rihanna - Talk That Talk (Audio) ft. JAY Z

The song was commercially successful and earned critical recognition shortly after its release: : His performance received mixed feedback

"Talk That Talk" (2011) is a mid-tempo hip-hop and pop collaboration that reunited Rihanna with JAY-Z for the first time since their 2007 global hit "Umbrella". Produced by the duo , the track is characterized by its "whining" synthesizers, hard drums, and a sensual, confident vocal delivery from Rihanna. Critical Breakdown “And though it's no "Umbrella", the Jay-Z reunion

: It was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, though it ultimately lost to "No Church in the Wild".

: Critics from MTV Buzzworthy and IGN highlighted the track's "sensual" and "urban sophistication," framing it as a "masterclass in seductive confidence". Accolades and Legacy