That's why Amy Winehouse was never pastiche or retro even though her music has an old soul sound." Ball also stated that they did not write the song with Rihanna in mind. Ball recalled, "We wanted it to have that juxtaposition of an old school soul feel with modern lyrics. Written by Norwegian songwriter and producer Fred Ball and American songwriter Joseph Angel in late 2013, inspiration for the song came from Prince and Al Green. "Love on the Brain" was the first song commissioned for Rihanna's album Anti. Norwegian producer Fred Ball co-wrote and produced the song. "Love on the Brain" was covered by various artists including Kelly Clarkson, Ava Max, Little Mix and S'22kile from Idols SA season 17 Rihanna performed the track during her Anti World Tour, as well as at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards and the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. It was certified 5x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart it became Rihanna's 22nd top-five single breaking her tie with Elvis Presley as the artist with the 5th most top-five singles, and it was also her 30th top-ten single tying her with Madonna and The Beatles. "Love on the Brain" reached number one on the Polish Singles Chart, as well as the top-twenty in France and New Zealand, and top-forty in Austria, Canada, and Germany. Lyrically, the song has themes of swinging back and forth between the highs and lows of toxic love. Its instrumentation consists of a guitar arpeggio, swirling organ, a simple chord progression, syncopated strings, and orchestra. "Love on the Brain" is a doo-wop and soul ballad inspired by 1950s and 1960s music. The song was sent to the US rhythmic contemporary and urban contemporary radio stations on 27 September 2016 as the album's fourth and final single. It was written by Joseph Angel and produced by Fred Ball, with additional writing by Rihanna. Gigamesh gives a disco-esque twist on the dancefloor." Love on the Brain" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her eighth studio album, Anti (2016). LISTEN || RIHANNA – LOVE ON THE BRAIN (GIGAMESH REMIX) Ry X shares the most soulful approach by breaking it down into poignant moments. LISTEN || RIHANNA – LOVE ON THE BRAIN (RY X REMIX) LISTEN || RIHANNA – LOVE ON THE BRAIN (DON DIABLO REMIX)ĭon Diablo adds his own glitchy, and pulsating electronic vibe. There’s no denial in how powerful and poignant the original of Rihanna’s “Love on the Brain” is but there have been several official renditions that possess a quality seal of approval by electronic producers Don Diablo, Gigamesh, and RY X. However after one listen Rihanna became inspired to write her own lyrics, and sang with an overwhelming force of femininity mixed with vulnerability belted out over the notes which carried this song on to another level. The soulful instrumentals tied together a simple chord progression of an electric guitar, swirling organ and a 1950’s doo-wop sound fitting for the late Amy Winehouse. One of the standout tracks “Love on the Brain” was originally created by Grammy-nominated producer Fred Ball and unintended for Rihanna at first. On Rihanna‘s eighth studio album, ANTI, there is a sense of beauty found in the strength of becoming a true warrior within the ups and downs, on the rollercoaster ride, inside and on the outskirts of a toxic relationship.
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