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The 23 Best Rihanna Songs of All Time

by YPB Team

From radio-dominating anthems to sultry deep cuts, this lineup spans nearly two decades of genre-hopping hits. Cast your vote!

  1. Umbrella — ranked #11
    Umbrella
    Rihanna's iconic 2007 single featuring Jay-Z, one of the defining pop songs of the 2000s.
    1000pts
  2. Stay — ranked #22
    Stay
    A stripped-down piano ballad with Mikky Ekko that highlighted her emotional depth.
    954pts
  3. S&M — ranked #33
    S&M
    A provocative dance-pop single from Loud known for its bold lyrics and visuals.
    954pts
  4. Only Girl (In the World) — ranked #44
    Only Girl (In the World)
    A euphoric dance-pop single from Loud that won her a Grammy for Best Dance Recording.
    930pts
  5. SOS — ranked #55
    SOS
    Her breakout 2006 hit sampling Soft Cell's Tainted Love.
    891pts
  6. Diamonds — ranked #66
    Diamonds
    A 2012 anthemic ballad from Unapologetic that became one of her biggest global hits.
    849pts
  7. Man Down — ranked #77
    Man Down
    A reggae ballad from Loud with a narrative music video that drew both praise and controversy.
    818pts
  8. Work — ranked #88
    Work
    A 2016 dancehall-infused hit with Drake from the Anti album.
    636pts
  9. Shut Up and Drive — ranked #99
    Shut Up and Drive
    A new-wave-influenced single from Good Girl Gone Bad.
    636pts
  10. Take a Bow — ranked #1010
    Take a Bow
    A breakup ballad that made Billboard history by jumping to Number One in a single week.
    636pts
  11. Disturbia — ranked #1111
    Disturbia
    A dark, industrial-pop single from Good Girl Gone Bad Reloaded.
    520pts
  12. Russian Roulette — ranked #1212
    Russian Roulette
    A brooding, cinematic ballad that served as the title-inspired lead single of Rated R.
    520pts
  13. We Found Love — ranked #1313
    We Found Love
    A 2011 EDM-pop smash with Calvin Harris that topped the Billboard Hot 100 for ten weeks.
    520pts
  14. Love on the Brain — ranked #1414
    Love on the Brain
    A doo-wop-inspired ballad from Anti showcasing her vocal range.
    520pts
  15. Where Have You Been — ranked #1515
    Where Have You Been
    A high-energy dance track from Talk That Talk with a memorable dubstep breakdown.
    520pts
  16. Wild Thoughts — ranked #1616
    Wild Thoughts
    A DJ Khaled collaboration with Bryson Tiller sampling Santana's Maria Maria.
    520pts
  17. Kiss It Better — ranked #1717
    Kiss It Better
    A sultry R&B deep cut from Anti that became a fan favorite.
    520pts
  18. Needed Me — ranked #1818
    Needed Me
    A moody trap-pop single from Anti praised for its unapologetic attitude.
    382pts
  19. Pon de Replay — ranked #1919
    Pon de Replay
    Her 2005 debut single that introduced her Caribbean-pop sound to the world.
    382pts
  20. What's My Name? — ranked #2020
    What's My Name?
    A Drake collaboration from Loud that topped the Billboard Hot 100.
    382pts
  21. Rude Boy — ranked #2121
    Rude Boy
    A reggae-pop hit from Rated R with a playful, flirtatious tone.
    0pts
  22. Lift Me Up — ranked #2222
    Lift Me Up
    A tender tribute ballad from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.
    0pts
  23. FourFiveSeconds — ranked #2323
    FourFiveSeconds
    A stripped-back acoustic collaboration with Kanye West and Paul McCartney.
    0pts

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