Musically, is an reggae song with R&B influence, reinforcing Rihanna's "tropical reggae signature".
In an interview with MTV News, Rihanna explained the lyrical meaning behind the song, saying "The song is basically telling a guy, 'If it's lovin' that you want, you should make me your girl because I've got what you need". Problems playing this file? See media help.įollowing the release and commercial success of " Pon de Replay", the lead single from Music of the Sun and Rihanna's debut in the music industry, "If It's Lovin' that You Want" was released as the second single from the album. The song's accompanying music video, directed by Marcus Raboy, was shot on a beach in California, and features the singer enjoying several activities, such as dancing and riding jet skis with her friends.Ī 20 second sample of "If It's Lovin' that You Want", of which critics both praised Rihanna's vocal range but also criticized the singer for sounding "too light" and "thin". It managed, however, to reach number nine on the Pop Songs chart. In the United States, the song failed to match the commercial success of Rihanna's previous single, " Pon de Replay", peaking at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "If It's Lovin' that You Want" achieved moderate success around the world, reaching the top forty in few European countries, while reaching the top ten in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. The song received mixed reviews from music critics, many of whom praised and criticised Rihanna's vocal performance its composition was also complimented. The lyrics revolve around "basically telling a guy, 'If it's lovin' that you want, you should make me your girl because I've got what you need". It was released on August 16, 2005, as the second and final single from the album. It was written by Samuel Barnes, Scott La Rock, Makeba Riddick, Jean-Claude Oliver, Lawrence Parker, and produced by Poke & Tone. " If It's Lovin' That You Want" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna, from her debut studio album Music of the Sun (2005). "If It's Lovin' That You Want" on YouTube
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