Talk That Talk is the sixth studio album by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna. It was released on November 18, 2011, by Def Jam Recordings and SRP Records. In 2011, Rihanna decided to re-release her previous studio album Loud (2010), however she revealed that the idea had been scrapped and she would instead release her sixth studio album. The album was recorded between February and November 2011, predominantly during Rihanna's Loud Tour. As executive producer, Rihanna enlisted a wide range of producers including Alex da Kid, Mr. Bangladesh, Calvin Harris, Chase & Status, Cirkut, Da Internz, Dr. Luke, Ester Dean, Gareth McGrillen, Hit-Boy, No I.D., Priscilla Renea, Rob Swire, StarGate, The-Dream. Musically, Talk That Talk follows in the same vein as Loud. Talk That Talk is a dance-oriented pop/R&B[3] crossover album that incorporates elements of hip hop, dubstep, electronic and house music. The album also continues to have subtle dancehall genres, whilst "Talk That Talk"'s lyrical content and themes revolve around a nihilist romantic and lascivious lover.
Upon its release, Talk That Talk received generally positive reviews from music critics. The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, with first week sales of 198,000 copies in the United States. As of November 2013, the album has sold 1.12 million copies in the United States. The album peaked at number one in Austria, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, where it debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, selling 163,000 copies in its first week. As of April 2012, the album has been certified three-times platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for shipments of 900,000 copies.
Six official singles were released from the album. "We Found Love" was released as the lead single on September 22, 2011, and quickly became Rihanna's eleventh number one in the US, remaining at the top spot for ten non-consecutive weeks. The track also topped the charts in 26 additional countries. "You da One" was released as the second single, with moderate worldwide success. The eponymous "Talk That Talk", featuring rapper Jay-Z, and a remix of "Birthday Cake" were sent to radio as the album's third and fourth singles. "Where Have You Been" was released as the fifth single, reaching the top ten of twenty countries around the world. The sixth and final single of the album was a remixed form of "Cockiness (Love It)", featuring rapper A$AP Rocky.
