: A provocative, synth-heavy dance-pop track that pushed censorship boundaries.
Rihanna’s vocals on Loud are intimate yet powerful. From the whispery intro of "Skin" to the belt-out choruses of "California King Bed," every inflection is a testament to her vocal growth.
The StarGate-produced track relies heavily on a soft, bouncing reggae-tinged bassline and sparse rim-shots. In FLAC, the emptiness of the space around Rihanna’s vocals creates a much more intimate atmosphere. Drake’s opening verse benefits from a warm, rich low-end that sounds incredibly lifelike. 2. "Man Down"