"What's My Name?" topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, giving Rihanna her third number-one single in 2010, as well as her eighth overall on the chart. The song also topped the charts in Hungary and the United Kingdom and reached the top five in Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway and Slovakia. The song received a nomination at the 54th Grammy Awards for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
An accompanying music video, directed by Philip Andelman, plays a romantic encounter between Rihanna and Drake in a grocery store along with romantic scenes between the pair and Rihanna walking through Manhattan's Lower East Side. "What's My Name?" was promoted with live performances, including Saturday Night Live in the United States and the series 7 finale of The X Factor in the United Kingdom.
In November 2009, in an interview with MTV News, Canadian rapper Drake praised Rihanna's then-upcoming fourth studio album "Rated R". During the same interview, he revealed that they have collaborated on a track that didn't make the final cut on the album, "the record we have is great. It's a special record, so for it not to make it, I know something had to click. It's all good. I think the project's gonna be great no matter what." Talking for the same publication, Tor Erik Hermansen of Norwegian production duo Stargate recalled that during an event Rihanna met with Drake backstage and asked him to record a verse on her song, "She's calling me up saying, 'Where are the files?' That's one thing you don't hear often from artists on her level." "What's My Name?" was written by Mikkel S. Eriksen, Hermansen, Ester Dean, Traci Hale and Drake, while the production was done by Stargate. In an interview for HitQuarters, Hale explained that she got into the project thanks to a phone call she received from Dean. She also elaborated that her work on the song was mostly lyrical, while Dean and Stargate did most of the music. When asked what's the inspiration behind the song she stated, "Oh love, love, love! And it's sexy – it started as a real sexy track and then you put something sexy over it."
The collaboration was originally intended to be a remix of the song, while the solo version would have been included on Rihanna's fifth studio album "Loud". However, in the end it made the final cut on the album. Regarding Drake's inclusion on the song, Rihanna told MTV News, "Drake is the hottest rapper out right now and we've always been trying to work together." According to her, when he heard the song he liked it and wrote his verse after three days. Rihanna has further described the song as very youthful, playful and very melodic track; according to her that's why Drake was the perfect choice to be on it, "cause he's a young rapper who has incredible melodies". "What's My Name?" was released as the second single from Loud; it was sent to contemporary hit and rhythmic radio in the United States on October 26, 2010. The single was made available for digital download on November 12 via the iTunes Store. A CD single featuring the song and a remix of it was released on January 21, 2011, in Germany.
"What's My Name?" debuted at number 67 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for the chart week of October 30, 2010 and steadily rose to a peak of number two. The song debuted at number 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 after being sent to mainstream radio, and in the third week it jumped to number one, after being released digitally, becoming Rihanna's eighth number-one single on the chart and Drake's first. "What's My Name?" managed to reach number one on the chart, before the lead single "Only Girl (In the World)", which topped the chart after two weeks. In the same week, it reached the top spot on US Hot Digital Songs with first week sales of 235,000. Rihanna became the first artist in Billboard Hot 100 history to have their first single go to number one after their second single ("Whats My Name?" followed by "Only Girl (In the World)"). Also, Rihanna became the first artist to score a trio of Hot 100 leaders in a year since 2008, when she achieved the same feat with "Take a Bow", "Disturbia" and featured vocals on T.I.'s "Live Your Life." By its seventh week of digital release, the single crossed the one million mark. The song has sold 3,095,000 downloads in the United States alone, and has been certified 6× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
In the United Kingdom, following the release of Loud, "What's My Name?" debuted at number eighteen on the UK Singles Chart on November 27, 2010. The next week, on December 5, the song reached a new peak of number eight, and during the same week, Rihanna had two other top 10 singles with "Only Girl (In the World)" at number seven and "Who's That Chick?" (by David Guetta featuring Rihanna) at number nine. With that, Rihanna became the fourth artist in UK chart history to make this achievement. On December 19, 2010, the song reached a new peak of number two, where it remained for three weeks before reaching number one on January 9, 2011, becoming Rihanna's fifth number one in the UK and Drake's first. As a result, Rihanna became the first female artist in UK chart history to have a number-one single in five consecutive years and only the second artist overall to do so; the first was Elvis Presley, who posted number-one singles from 1959 to 1963. It was also the second time in her career that Rihanna simultaneously topped the singles and albums charts in the UK, the first time being in May 2007 when "Umbrella" and "Good Girl Gone Bad" topped the UK Singles Chart and UK Albums Chart, respectively. Rihanna would score another chart double later that year, this time, with "We Found Love" and Talk That Talk. "What's My Name?" was also Drake's first UK number one and remains his highest-charting single to date. As of January 2016, the song has sold 847,800 copies in the UK.
What's My Name?
Rihanna Lyrics
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Ooh na na, what's my name?
Ooh na na, what's my name?
Ooh na na, what's my name?
Ooh na na, what's my name?
What's my name? What's my name?
Yeah you know word of mouth
The square root of sixty nine is eight something, right?
'Cause I've been tryna work it out, ow
Good weed, white wine, uh
I come alive in the night time, yeah
Okay, away we go
Only thing we have on is the radio, oh
Let it play, say you gotta leave
But I know you wanna stay
You just waiting on the traffic jam to finish, girl
The things that we could do in twenty minutes, girl
Say my name, say my name
Wear it out, it's getting hot, crack a window, air it out
I can get you through a mighty long day
Soon as you go, the text that I write is gon' say
Ooh na na, what's my name?
Ooh na na, what's my name?
Ooh na na, what's my name?
What's my name? What's my name?
Not everybody
Knows how to work my body
Knows how to make me want it
But boy you stay up on it
You got the something
That keeps me so off balance
Baby you're a challenge
Let's explore your talent
Hey boy, I really wanna see if you
Can go downtown with a girl like me
Hey boy, I really wanna be with you
'Cause you just my type
Ooh na na na na
I need a boy, to take it over
Looking for a guy, to put in work uh
Ooh, ooh
Hey boy, I really wanna see if you
Can go downtown with a girl like me
Hey boy, I really wanna be with you
'Cause you just my type
Ooh na na na na
I need a boy, to take it over
Looking for a guy, to put in work uh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh na na, what's my name?
Ooh na na, what's my name?
Ooh na na, what's my name?
What's my name? What's my name?
Baby you got me
IT ain't nowhere that I'd be
Than with your arms around me
Back and forth you rock me, yeah
So I surrender, to every word you whisper
Every door you enter, I will let you in
Hey boy, I really wanna see if you
Can go downtown with a girl like me
Hey boy, I really wanna be with you
'Cause you just my type
Ooh na na na na
I need a boy, to take it over
Looking for a guy, to put in work uh
Ooh, ooh
You're so amazing
You took the time to figure me out
That's why you take me
Way past the point of turning me on
You 'bout to break me
I swear you got me losing my mind
Ooh na na, what's my name?
Ooh na na, what's my name?
Ooh na na, what's my name?
Ooh na na, what's my name?
Ooh na na, what's my name?
What's my name? What's my name?
Hey boy, I really wanna see if you
Can go downtown with a girl like me
Hey boy, I really wanna be with you
'Cause you just my type
Ooh na na na na
I need a boy, to take it over
Looking for a guy, to put in work uh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Hey boy, I really wanna see if you
Can go downtown with a girl like me
Hey boy, I really wanna be with you
'Cause you just my type
Ooh na na na na
I need a boy, to take it over
Looking for a guy, to put in work uh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
"What's My Name" is a song by Rihanna featuring Canadian rapper Drake, released as the second single from Rihanna's fifth album, Loud, in 2010. The song is a mix of pop, reggae, and R&B sounds, with a catchy chorus that repeats the phrase "Ooh na na, what's my name?"
The lyrics of the song are about a woman who is trying to figure out if her love interest really knows her name and truly understands her. She sings about wanting to spend time with him and exploring each other's talents. The chorus of the song is a question that she wants him to answer: "What's my name?" She also mentions that he knows how to work her body and make her want it, and that he can take her downtown.
One possible interpretation of the song is that Rihanna is expressing a desire for a deep connection with her lover, beyond just physical attraction. She wants him to know more about her, including her name, and wants to explore a deeper emotional connection with him. The song can also be seen as a celebration of sexual liberation and female empowerment, with Rihanna taking charge of her own desires and expressing them confidently.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh na na, what's my name?
Rihanna wants her partner to say her name out loud, as a way to validate their connection and association.
Yeah, I heard you good with them soft lips
Rihanna is aware of her partner's oral skills and wants to build intimacy with them using that attribute.
The square root of sixty nine is eight something, right?
Rihanna is using maths as a metaphor to say that she is trying to figure out their sexual chemistry.
Good weed, white wine, uh
Rihanna sets the mood for the night with the mention of the right combination of substances.
I come alive in the night time, yeah
Rihanna confesses that her mood and vibe is solely in the nighttime when the energy is high.
Okay, away we go
Rihanna confirms that the night is on, and they should go ahead with their plans.
Only thing we have on is the radio, oh
They take off their clothes and have nothing on except the music playing on the radio.
Let it play, say you gotta leave
Rihanna wants their moment of pleasure to last longer, though her partner has to leave soon.
But I know you wanna stay
Rihanna knows her partner desires to stay longer but has to leave for some reason.
You just waiting on the traffic jam to finish, girl
Rihanna implies that the traffic jam is a metaphor for an obstacle, and they need to overcome it before leaving.
The things that we could do in twenty minutes, girl
Rihanna fantasizes what they could do with the remainder of their time before her partner has to leave.
Say my name, say my name
Rihanna insists that her partner says her name out loud, once more, as a way to intensify their intimacy.
Wear it out, it's getting hot, crack a window, air it out
As the temperature rises, Rihanna suggests they open a window to keep the room cool while wearing each other out sexually.
I can get you through a mighty long day
Rihanna promises her partner that she has the magical touch to alleviate their worries and fatigue throughout the day.
Soon as you go, the text that I write is gon' say
Rihanna plans to send a message as soon as her partner leaves, ensuring that they keep in touch and their connection is secure.
Not everybody
Rihanna recognizes that not every person knows how to pleasure her sexually.
Knows how to work my body
Rihanna's partner can figure out the nuances of her body and turn her on in the right way.
Knows how to make me want it
Rihanna is reaffirming that her partner knows how to make her desire their connection and crave more of their intimacy.
But boy you stay up on it
Rihanna commends her partner for maintaining a steady flow of intimacy and desire that she craves.
You got the something
Rihanna acknowledges a unique attribute in her partner that attracts her and keeps her around.
That keeps me so off balance
Rihanna reveals that her partner's presence keeps her off-balance, in the sense that she relies on them for pleasure and support.
Baby you're a challenge
Rihanna likes that her partner is a challenge, in that they can explore and discover new ways to pleasure each other.
Let's explore your talent
Rihanna suggests that they explore her partner's sexual skills further, by trying new and innovative ways to enjoy each other's body.
Hey boy, I really wanna see if you
Rihanna states that she is looking forward to testing her partner's capabilities while exploring their intimacy.
Can go downtown with a girl like me
Rihanna hints that they need to explore each other orally.
Hey boy, I really wanna be with you
Rihanna reiterates that she is attracted to her partner and wants to explore a deeper connection with them.
I need a boy, to take it over
Rihanna states that she is looking for a man who can take control and lead her sexually.
Looking for a guy, to put in work uh
Rihanna wants a partner who is willing to work hard to satisfy her and explore new ways to pleasure each other.
Baby you got me
Rihanna confesses that her partner has won her over and made her feel comfortable with their intimacy.
It ain't nowhere that I'd be
Rihanna confirms that she is comfortable in her partner's presence and can't imagine being anywhere but with them.
Than with your arms around me
Rihanna relishes the feeling of being wrapped in her partner's arms, as it offers her a sense of security and comfort.
Back and forth you rock me, yeah
Rihanna implies that her partner is good at rocking her body back and forth, which offers a sense of pleasure.
So I surrender, to every word you whisper
Rihanna surrenders completely to her partner's charms and skills, accepting whatever they offer her.
Every door you enter, I will let you in
Rihanna confirms that she is open to exploring new levels of intimacy with her partner and will let them take control.
You're so amazing
Rihanna affirms the sexual prowess and charms of her partner, describing them as amazing.
You took the time to figure me out
Rihanna appreciates the effort that her partner put into understanding her needs and desires, leading to a pleasurable experience.
That's why you take me
Rihanna's partner understands her intimately, which enables them to satisfy her needs.
Way past the point of turning me on
Rihanna confirms that her partner satisfies her sexual desires on a deeper level beyond just turning her on.
You 'bout to break me
Rihanna implies that her partner is about to push her to her limits, both in terms of pleasure and desire.
I swear you got me losing my mind
Rihanna confesses that her partner drives her crazy with desire and pleasure, beyond containment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Ester Dean, Mikkel Eriksen, Aubrey Graham, Tor Hermansen, Traci Colleen Hale
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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