Rihanna_only_girl_in_the_world_audio May 2026

"Only Girl (In the World)" is widely considered one of most iconic dance-pop anthems. Released in 2010 as the lead single from her fifth studio album, Loud , the track signaled a major shift back to high-energy club music after the darker tones of her previous album, Rated R . 🎶 Critical Reception

Won the award for Best Dance Recording at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.

Produced by Stargate and Sandy Vee , featuring heavy Euro-pop and house influences. rihanna_only_girl_in_the_world_audio

Showcases Rihanna’s power as a mezzo-soprano , moving from cooing verses to a belts-out, high-energy chorus.

Gave it 4/5 stars, calling it a "crowd-pleaser" and Rihanna's most pop-sounding effort since "Don't Stop the Music". "Only Girl (In the World)" is widely considered

Noted that the track was designed specifically for "dance-floor domination".

The song was a massive commercial success, reaching in over 10 countries including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Produced by Stargate and Sandy Vee , featuring

Described the hook as "unimpeachable" and "fist-pumping," noting that Rihanna sounds like a confident yet vulnerable "disco diva" over producer Stargate’s minimalist electro riffs.