Hard (Lied)
"Hard" is a song performed by singer Rihanna and features rapper, Young Jeezy. Written and produced by The-Dream, the track was co-produced with Tricky Stewart. It is the second official single from Rihanna's fourth studio album Rated R.
Background
The song leaked online on November 2, 2009. It was originally thought that "Wait Your Turn" was going to be the second single from the album, but it was revealed by Ryan Seacrest that "Wait Your Turn" was only a promo single for Rated R and "Hard" would be the second official single. The track has an abrasive party beat, and Rihanna and guest Young Jeezy aren't shy about discussing their elite status. The producer of the song, The-Dream, said: "'Hard', I want that song to explain itself. Most of the stuff I wrote — still to this day what I write — I try to find out through people what they're going through or what they gotta say. Then we put that in."[1][2][3]
Promotion
On November 8, 2009 at Jay-Z's concert at UCLA Pauley Pavilion, Rihanna sang "Hard" for the first time.
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles[4] | 3 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[5] | 20 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | November 10, 2009 | Def Jam | Radio |
References
Vorlage:Rihanna
Vorlage:Young Jeezy
- ↑ Rihanna's Song 'Hard,' Featuring Young Jeezy, Hits Radio. MTV, 3. November 2009, abgerufen am 3. November 2009.
- ↑ *New Music* Rihanna - Hard feat. Young Jeezy. All Voices, 3. November 2009, abgerufen am 3. November 2009.
- ↑ Rihanna: Hard (new song). WeArePopSlags, 3. November 2009, abgerufen am 3. November 2009.
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100#/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs?begin=41&order=position
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100#/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs?begin=41&order=position