Pon de Replay - Rihanna (Song) - Members profile, Facts, Wiki, Achievements, Net worth 2024 (updated)
"Pon de Replay" is the debut single of Barbadian singer Rihanna, from her debut studio album Music of the Sun. It was written and produced by Vada Nobles, Alisha "M'Jestie" Brooks, Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers. The song was released on May 24, 2005 as the lead single from the album. Prior to signing a six album record deal with Def Jam Recordings, "Pon de Replay" was one of three songs which was recorded for her demo tape to be sent to record labels. It is a dance-pop, dancehall and R&B song that features elements of pop and reggae. The lyrics revolve around Rihanna asking a DJ to turn the volume of her favorite songs up louder. The name means "play it again" in Bajan Creole, a recognized language of Barbados. "Pon de Replay" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the song's composition and its choice as the singer's debut single. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number one in New Zealand and on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
| Recorded | 2004 |
| Genre | Dance-pop, dancehall, R&B |
| Label | Def Jam, SRP |
| Writer(s) | Alisha Brooks, Vada Nobles, Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers |
| Producer(s) | Vada Nobles, Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers |
Debut single off the debut studio album of Rihanna which lyrically describes the artist asking a DJ to turn the volume up on her favorite songs.
The dancehall and R&B song was one of Rihanna's three songs recorded for her demo tape that she sent to record labels.
Songs written by Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers.. Dancehall songs.. Songs written by Vada Nobles.. Music videos directed by Director X.. Rihanna songs.. Songs about dancing.. Def Jam Recordings singles.
Latest information about Pon de Replay - Rihanna updated on July 28 2021.
