Birthday Cake
Rihanna
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Come and put your name on it Put your name on it Come and put your name on it Your name Bet you wanna put your name on it Put your name on it Come and put your name on it Ba-ba-baby, uh It's not even my birthday But he want to lick the icing off I know you want it in the worst way Can't wait to blow my candles out He want that cake, cake, Cake, cake, cake, cake, cake Cake, cake, cake, cake, cake Cake, cake, cake Ooh baby, I like it You so excited Don't try to hide it I'mma make you my bitch Cake, cake, cake, cake Cake, cake, cake, cake Cake, cake, cake, cake Cake, cake, cake I know you wanna bite this It's so enticin' Nothin' else like this I'mma make you my bitch And it's not even my birthday But you wanna put your name on it And it's not even my birthday And he tryna put his name on it Ooh, I wanna f*ck you right now Just get up on my body
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Written by: MARCOS PALACIOS, ERNEST CLARK, MAKEBA RIDDICK, ROBYN FENTY, KEVIN MCCALL, CHRIS BROWN, TERIUS NASH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Release"Birthday Cake" was released on the 21st February 2012 as a single from Rihanna's sixth studio album, "Talk That Talk."
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Song's LengthThe original album version of "Birthday Cake" is an unusually short song, clocking in at just 1 minute and 18 seconds.
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LyricsThe lyrics for "Birthday Cake" are provocative, featuring heavy sexual innuendos which had sparked a certain level of controversy and discussions among critics and audience.
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Remix VersionA longer remix version of "Birthday Cake" was released featuring Chris Brown, which marked their first collaboration since their much-publicized domestic violence case in 2009.
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Reception of Remix VersionThe remix with Brown initially caused backlash due to their past, but it was, however, commercially successful, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 list.
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Sounds and StyleThe song is known for its R&B and dancehall style with a heavy bass line and synthesizers.
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Producers"Birthday Cake" was produced by The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, two music producers who have worked with Rihanna on several other hits, including the chart-topping single "Umbrella."
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Record LabelThe song was released through Def Jam Recordings, the record label Rihanna was signed to since the beginning of her career.
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Award RecognitionDespite the controversy, "Birthday Cake" became a fan favorite and was nominated for Song of the Summer at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.
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International SuccessAlthough not released as a single worldwide, "Birthday Cake" still managed to chart in multiple countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and Scotland.
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Tour PerformancesRihanna has included "Birthday Cake" in the setlist for several of her tours, often using it as a part of her encore.
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Music VideoOfficial music video for "Birthday Cake" was never released, however, the song's visual featuring Rihanna and Chris Brown were shared through each of their social media platforms.
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Dance RoutineThe dance routine for "Birthday Cake" was choreographed by Anthonio Hudnell and includes elements from both Caribbean and hip-hop dance styles.
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Music Critics' ResponseThe music critics provided mixed views on the song, some praising its catchiness and production, while others criticized its explicit and controversial nature.
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