Loud is the fifth studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released November 12, 2010. This record produced several hit songs, including number one hits Only Girl (In the World), What's My Name? and S&M. The album received mostly positive reviews from the music critics. The album has sold over 3 milion copies and was fifth on the Billboard 200. The album was more upbeat and happy compared to 2009's Rated R and features a more dance-pop, hip hop and R&B sound. The album also marks a return to Rihanna's early reggae sound from her first two albums. Several rappers made an appearance on the album including Eminem, Drake and Nicki Minaj.
Track listing
Notes
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"Cheers (Drink to That)" contains samples from "I'm with You" (2002), as performed by Avril Lavigne and written by Lavigne, Scott Spock, Graham Edwards and Lauren Christy.
Release formats
Loud (Ultra Couture edition) [CD+DVD]
Deluxe cover art signed by Rihanna herself (lithograph) Enhanced clear couture cover Deluxe edition of Loud [CD+DVD] "Making of Loud" video DVD 20 page full size photobook
Loud (Couture edition) [CD+DVD]
Deluxe cover art lithograph
Enhanced clear couture cover
Deluxe edition of Loud [CD+DVD]
"Making of Loud" video DVD
20 page full size photobook
Loud (Deluxe edition) [CD + DVD]
11 track Loud album
Bonus DVD with the "Making of Loud" video
Packaged as a digipack for the US and Australia
Packaged in standard jewel case internationally
iTunes version
11 track Loud album
"Love the Way You Lie" (Piano version) (Bonus track) "Only Girl (In the World)" (Music video) (Bonus track) "Only Girl (In the World) (Mixin' Marc & Tony Svejda Mix Show Edit)" (Pre-order only) (Bonus track) Digital Booklet
Personnel
Credits for Loud adapted from Allmusic.