Rihanna - Talk That Talk (audio) Ft. Jay Z May 2026

Reviewers and fans often highlight the track's playful energy and its place within Rihanna's more overtly sexual "erotica era."

: It was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, though it ultimately lost to "No Church in the Wild". Rihanna - Talk That Talk (Audio) ft. JAY Z

The song was commercially successful and earned critical recognition shortly after its release: Reviewers and fans often highlight the track's playful

“Talk That Talk is a pretty damn good record... I love the combination of vulnerability and raunchiness in the record.” Reddit · r/popheads Rihanna - Talk That Talk (Audio) ft. JAY Z

: Critics from MTV Buzzworthy and IGN highlighted the track's "sensual" and "urban sophistication," framing it as a "masterclass in seductive confidence". Accolades and Legacy