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"FourFiveSeconds"
In a monochrome image, Paul McCartney holding a guitar, along with Rihanna in the center, and Kanye West on the right behind Rihanna. A text appears in braille reading "Four Five Seconds".
Single by Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney
ReleasedJanuary 24, 2015 (2015-01-24)
Recorded2014
Studio
Genre
Length3:08
Label
Songwriters
Producers
  • West
  • McCartney
Rihanna singles chronology
"Jump"
(2014) 		"FourFiveSeconds"
(2015) 		"Towards the Sun"
(2015)
Kanye West singles chronology
"Only One"
(2014) 		"FourFiveSeconds"
(2015) 		"Blessings"
(2015)
Paul McCartney singles chronology
"Only One"
(2014) 		"FourFiveSeconds"
(2015) 		"All Day"
(2015)
Music video
"FourFiveSeconds" on YouTube

"FourFiveSeconds" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna, American rapper Kanye West, and English musician Paul McCartney. It was written and produced by McCartney, West, Mike Dean, Dave Longstreth and Noah Goldstein with additional writing from Kirby Lauryen, Ty Dolla Sign, Dallas Austin, Elon Rutberg and Rihanna. Previewed by West at the iHeartMedia Music Summit on January 21, 2015, it was digitally released on January 24. "FourFiveSeconds" is a folk-pop and soul song with an instrumentation consisting of an acoustic guitar, organ and bass guitar.

"FourFiveSeconds" received acclaim from music critics who praised Rihanna's vocals on the song. Commercially, it peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In doing so it gave Rihanna her 26th top-ten song on the chart, while McCartney set a record by ending the longest break between top-ten singles on the chart (his last song to reach the top 10 was "Spies Like Us", reaching the top 10 in early 1986, meaning that the break was around 29 years long). The song also peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Internationally, "FourFiveSeconds" reached number one in Australia, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, and Sweden, as well as the top three in Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

To promote the song, an accompanying black-and-white music video was directed by Dutch photographer duo Inez and Vinoodh in New York City. Rihanna, McCartney, and West performed "FourFiveSeconds" for the first time at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards on February 8 held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles; the performance received highly positive reviews. "FourFiveSeconds" has been covered by various recording artists, including Canadian rapper Drake and British singer-songwriter James Bay.

Background and release

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On January 21, 2015, Kanye West made a surprise appearance at the iHeartMedia Music Summit, where he teased a collaboration with Rihanna that "featured acoustic guitar and a big, soaring chorus and melody with a massive hook."[1] Earlier, on January 2, recording artist and producer Ty Dolla Sign gave an interview to Billboard magazine where it revealed that he, West, Rihanna and Paul McCartney worked on a track together, which was yet to receive its final title.[2] On January 24, Rihanna posted the song on her official website, Rihannanow.com.[3] The song titled "FourFiveSeconds" was released as single being made available for digital download on January 24 via the iTunes Store.[4] In the United Kingdom it was digitally released on January 26 via Amazon.[5] A CD single featuring "FourFiveSeconds" and its music video was released on February 27 in Germany.[6]

The Jungle City Studios in New York City was one of the studios where the song was recorded.

"FourFiveSeconds" was written by West, McCartney, Kirby Lauryen, Mike Dean, Sign, Dave Longstreth, Dallas Austin, Elon Rutberg, Noah Goldstein and Rihanna. It was produced by West and McCartney, co-produced by Dean, while additional production was provided by Longstreth and Goldstein. The single was recorded at the Jungle City Studios in New York City, Windmark Recording in Santa Monica, and No Name Studios in Mexico. Marcos Tovar along with Goldstein and Dean had done the recording of the vocals, while Brendan Morawski, Zeke Mishanec, Jeremy "Head" Hartney, Brandon Wood, and Jordan Heskett served as assistant recording engineers. The vocal production of the song was done by Kuk Harrell and it was mixed by Manny Marroquin at the Larabee Studios in Los Angeles. Assistant mixing was made by Chris Galland, Jeff Jackson, and Ike Schultz. McCartney played the acoustic guitar, Longstreth played the organ and Dean played the bass guitar.[7] The three members of Wilson Phillips—Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson, and Wendy Wilson—provide backing vocals on the song.[8] Carnie Wilson said the trio were invited to appear on the song by West.[8]

On February 8, during his Grammy Awards red carpet interview, West explained how the collaboration came to fruition: "I'm executive producer of Rihanna's album, and I said I'd done a few songs with Paul McCartney and she couldn't get past this record. She had to have it on her album. ... So now we at the Grammys doing it".[9] West further compared Rihanna's vocals on the song to that of Scottish singer Annie Lennox: "I feel like she has this type of energy in her vocals. And she even brought it to another level of like soul and heart and artistry".[10] In an interview with V magazine, Rihanna revealed, "The thing that made me fall in love with ['FourFiveSeconds'] is the juxtaposition of the music and the lyrics. When you read the lyrics it's a completely different song than what you are hearing. The music is easygoing, but the lyrical content is very loud and in your face."[11] Although it is a first collaboration by the trio, they have collaborated separately. West and McCartney collaborated on the 2014 single "Only One", a track dedicated to West's daughter North. Rihanna and West previously collaborated on Jay-Z's 2009 single "Run This Town"—which became a commercial success and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart—and West's 2011 single "All of the Lights", a track featuring backup vocals by John Legend, Fergie, and Elton John among others.[12]

Composition and lyrical interpretation

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"FourFiveSeconds"
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"FourFiveSeconds" is an acoustic folk-pop, pop, pop rock and soul pop song,[13] with a length of three minutes and eight seconds.[14] Critics noted how the song has a stripped back feel to it,[15] and that it incorporates elements of country and folk.[16][17] "FourFiveSeconds" makes use of a simple instrumentation, primarily consisting of an acoustic guitar and organ, as well as a bass guitar in the background.[12][18] It has been noted that West sings his lines in the song instead of rapping them, which prompted Jim Farber of the Daily News to write that he could have done with auto-tune to smooth out his "unsteady vocals."[15] "FourFiveSeconds" is written in the key of D major, in common time, with a tempo of 103 beats per minute. Rihanna and West's vocals span two octaves from the low note of D3 to the high note of D5.[19]

Billboard's Jocelyn Vena stated that the musical direction of the song represents a departure from the material present on Rihanna's most recent studio album, Unapologetic (2012), which incorporated EDM and dubstep.[20][21] Hugh Mclntyre of Forbes also wrote that the song represents a change in musical direction for Rihanna and West, while noting that it is consistent with McCartney's style of music.[12] Lanre Bakare of The Guardian described "FourFiveSeconds" as an "acoustic ballad" and the antithesis of what Rihanna and West's previous collaborations have sounded like.[22] Writing for Vogue magazine, Alex Frank described the song as an "unplugged version" of Rihanna's 2011 single "We Found Love", and without the dance beats present on her previous singles.[23]

The New York Post wrote that the lyrics "express emotions ranging from the flip to the resigned".[15] Sharan Shetty of Slate stated that the song is about "heartbreak and redemption",[24] while a Yahoo! News reviewer noted that it is about "personal travails and confusion".[25] Nora Crotty of Elle magazine described the single as an "ode to repenting in the morning for the foolish mistakes you made the night before".[26] Billboard's Vena stated that a "plucky acoustic guitar" accompanies Rihanna's vocals while she sings the lines, "I think I've had enough/ Might get a little drunk/ I say what's on my mind/ I might do a little time. Cause all of my kindness/ Is taken for weakness." After the first chorus West sings, "Woke up an optimist/ Sun was shining, I'm positive/ Then I heard you was talking trash/ Hold me back/ I'm about to spazz." On the second chorus, he and Rihanna harmonize as they sing, "Now I'm four, five seconds from wylin'/ And we got three more days 'till Friday/ I'm just trying to make it back home by Monday morning."[20] McCartney's voice can be heard sped up underneath West's opening vocals. McCartney originally played his guitar part slower and in a lower key, which West later sped up for the finished release, thus causing McCartney's voice to sound much higher than its normal tone. McCartney's lyrics were improvised mid-performance and are for the most part drowned out by West's vocals except for the lines "We can run around" and "How 'bout a mystery."[27]

Critical reception

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Rihanna's vocals on the song received praise from several music critics.

Peter Kandunias of Gigwise's praised Rihanna's and West's vocals as well as McCartney's instrumentation.[28] Mclntyre of Forbes noted: "The song puts the spotlight on Rihanna's vocals, highlighting them in a way that her club-ready, bombastic tunes don't usually."[12] Jim Farber of New York Daily News stated that this collaboration is better than the previous West–McCartney collaboration. Additionally, he praised Rihanna's vocals and stated that they are a lot better than West's, "who could have used more auto-tune to firm his unsteady vocals". Farber further noted: "It's refreshing to hear Rihanna sing with so little affect, in a setting that's much less processed than most of her recordings".[15] Vox's Kelsey McKinney noted that "Rihanna's voice shows significant growth in range and tone since her last album". She adds that Rihanna's performance in the opening of the song is "more vulnerable than we've heard Rihanna since 2012's 'Stay', and hints that her new album may contain more confessional slow jams like this one".[29]

Spencer Kornhaber of The Atlantic wrote of Rihanna's vocals: "Listen to the ragged squeak in her voice in the first verse, and how she maintains control as she alternates between contemplative trills and gospel shouts during the bridge".[30] According to Kornhaber, the song showcases "how distinctive her timbre and phrasing is", something that was not heard on her previous songs like the 2010 single "Only Girl (In the World)".[30] Travis Grier of Def Pen Radio thought that the song is a good choice for Rihanna to achieve legendary status, as, "she's tackled pretty much every genre under the sun and 'FourFiveSeconds' just expands her versatility even more".[17] Crotty of Elle wrote that the song is "awesome" and "sweet".[26] Billboard named "FourFiveSeconds" the 21st best song of 2015.[31]

Accolades

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The song received a nomination for Collaboration of the Year at the American Music Awards of 2015.[32] Although "FourFiveSeconds" was described by a Los Angeles Times writer as "tailor-made for multiple Grammy nominations" the song failed to receive a nomination in any category for the 2016 Grammy Awards.[33]

Publication Rank List
Billboard 21 25 Best Songs of 2015[34]
The Fader 2 107 Best Songs of 2015[35]
Huffington Post * Best Songs of 2015 by Andy Parker[36]
Rolling Stone 36 50 Best Songs of 2015[37]
Stereogum 5 The 50 Best Pop Songs of 2015[38]
Consequence of Sound 39 Top 50 Songs of 2015[39]

(*) denotes an unordered list

Chart performance

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North America

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With the song's advance in the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100, McCartney made record by ending the longest break between top-ten songs on the chart.

"FourFiveSeconds" debuted at number 37 on the US Mainstream Top 40 chart before the end of two days of airplay.[40] Nielsen Music attributed the quick debut to hourly plays on radio stations owned by iHeartMedia. The song garnered 1,000 plays on 100 reports, with an audience reach of 7.4 million. "FourFiveSeconds" is Rihanna's 40th entry on the chart, while it is McCartney's first since the chart's launch in 1992.[41] For the week dated January 31, 2015, the song debuted at number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.[42] with sales of 53,000 copies[43] and became the chart's top new entry.[44] Subsequently, it debuted at number 12 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[45] The next week, it moved to number 25 on the Pop Songs chart, becoming its greatest gainer. Additionally, it debuted at number 34 on the US Adult Pop Songs chart and number 25 on the US Rhythmic Chart.[46] On the Billboard Hot 100, it moved to number 15 with sales of over 138,000 digital downloads in its second week. It became McCartney's highest-charting single since 1986 when his single "Spies Like Us" reached number seven on the chart.[47] The same week, it moved ten places from number 12 to number two on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart.[45]

In its third week, the song jumped to number six on the Billboard Hot 100 as a result of the digital downloads; it sold 181,000 copies for the week and peaked at number three on the Digital Songs chart. It marked McCartney's first top-ten on the Hot 100 chart after 29 years. He surpassed Santana, who recorded a span of 28 years between his top-tens from 1971 to 1999, thus ending the longest break between top-ten songs in the 56-year history of the chart. "FourFiveSeconds" became Rihanna's 26th top-ten single on the chart and West's 15th.[48] The same week, it topped the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and became Rihanna's fourth number one, while West's seventh. It was McCartney's second number-one song on the chart following his 1983 duet with Michael Jackson, "The Girl Is Mine".[49] In the song's fourth week on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the song moved two places and peaked at number four. The song became West's highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100 since "Heartless", which peaked at number two in 2009. It also became McCartney's first top-five hit in 31 years, one month, and one week; his last top-five hit was his 1983 collaboration with Jackson, "Say Say Say", which became his ninth solo number-one single.[50] For the issue dated March 7, "FourFiveSeconds" moved to number 10 on the Pop Songs chart with an audience impression of over 70 million. With the achievement, Rihanna tied Mariah Carey for most top 10 songs on the chart; each of them has 23 top 10 singles.[51] Although it did not chart on the US Hot Country Songs chart, it has received airplay on a number of country stations in major metropolitan areas.[52] As of July 2015, "FourFiveSeconds" has sold 1,868,000 copies in the United States.[53]

In Canada, "FourFiveSeconds" debuted at number 65 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the week dated February 7. The next week it jumped 56 places to number nine with the biggest gain in digital sales and radio airplay for that issue.[54] In its third week it peaked at number four on the chart.[55] "FourFiveSeconds" reached its peak of number three on the chart in its sixth week, for the issue date March 14.[56] As of July 2015, "FourFiveSeconds" has sold 289,000 copies in Canada.[57]

Oceania and Europe

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In Australia, "FourFiveSeconds" debuted at number 13 on the singles chart for the week dated February 8, 2015. The next week it jumped to number three and became Rihanna's 28th top-ten song on the chart. For the week dated February 16, the song topped the chart and became Rihanna's ninth song to reach number one. It also became West's second chart-topper and McCartney's third (post Beatles). With the feat, McCartney became the oldest artist at age 72 to reach number one on the chart, a record which was previously held by American singer Cher; she was 52 when her single "Believe" topped the chart.[58] Furthermore, "FourFiveSeconds" also peaked at number one on the Australian Urban Singles Chart.[59] By 2020, the single was certified 7× platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), denoting equivalent sales of over 490,000 units.[60] In New Zealand, it debuted at number nine and peaked at number one for the week dated March 9. It became Rihanna's 31st top-ten single and sixth number-one on the chart.[61] "FourFiveSeconds" topped the charts for five consecutive weeks[61] and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ) for selling over 30,000 copies in the country.[62]

In the United Kingdom, "FourFiveSeconds" debuted at number five on the UK Singles Chart for the week ending date February 7, 2015.[63] The next week it reached a peak of number four and sold 41,535 digital downloads.[64] On March 8, 2015, the track reached a new peak of three on the chart.[65] and has sold over 452,000 copies in the country, as of April 2015.[66] As of September 2017, the song was the 311th best-selling song of all time in the UK (including streaming equivalent sales).[67] In Ireland, the song debuted at number fourteen on the Irish Singles Chart for the week dated January 29. On March 19, in its eight-week on the chart, it reached number one.[68] "FourFiveSeconds" attained commercial success in continental Europe too and reached the top five on over 18 national charts. It debuted at number one on the Swedish Singles Chart on March 6 and stayed on the position for two consecutive weeks. It became the fourth Swedish number-one song for Rihanna, second for McCartney, and first for West.[69] It was certified double platinum by the Swedish Recording Industry Association (GLF) and sold over 80,000 digital copies in the country alone.[69]

"FourFiveSeconds" debuted at number 10 on the Danish Singles Chart on March 6. The next week topped the chart and became Rihanna's sixth and McCartney and West's first number-one single on the chart. It stayed on the top of it for four consecutive weeks[70] and was certified gold by IFPI Denmark for shipping over 30,000 copies of the song in the country.[71] The single debuted at number 39 in the sixth week of the Norwegian Singles Chart and the next week it fell off it. In its tenth week, the song re-entered at number 11. In the twelfth week of the chart, "FourFiveSeconds" topped the chart and became Rihanna's eighth, McCartney's third, and West's first chart-topper in the country.[72] The single reached number four in both Italy[73] and Spain.[74] In the former it was certified gold by the Federation of the Italian music industry (FIMI) denoting sales/streams of 25,000 copies.[75] On the Swiss Singles Chart, the song peaked at number three and stayed on the position for seven consecutive weeks.[76] It was certified gold by the IFPI Switzerland for selling over 15,000 copies in the country alone.[77] "FourFiveSeconds" was also successful in France, where it peaked at number two on the singles chart after previously debuting at number 18.[78]

Music video

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Development

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The accompanying music video for "FourFiveSeconds" was directed by Dutch photographer duo, Inez and Vinoodh and shot in late December 2014 in New York City.[79] Stephanie Bargas, Jeff Lepine, and Jon Barlow served as the visual's producers, while theCollectiveShift executively produced it. Jodokus Driessen was the director of photography, with Otto Arsenault serving both as editor and cinematographer.[80] On January 30, 2015, via her official YouTube channel, Rihanna posted a behind the scenes video from the making of the clip. The video features Rihanna, West, and McCartney performing against a white background. She explained the fashion that they used for the video, "Kanye came up with the idea of doing just some real street, denim, all-American-type look. Denim never goes out of style; it's classic, it's iconic, just like the Beatles."[81] On February 2, Rihanna posted a snippet of the clip on her official Instagram account. It shows the singer in silhouette as she sings the lyrics; she is wearing a Sean John throwback denim jacket.[82] The video premiered on February 3 on Rihanna's official Vevo channel on YouTube.[83] The same day, it was digitally released on the iTunes Store.[84]

Analysis and reception

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The music video for "FourFiveSeconds" was compared to the works of the photographer Herb Ritts and filmmaker Xavier Dolan (pictured).

According to Kreps of Rolling Stone, "The Herb Ritts-esque black-and-white clip finds Rihanna and West just singing their collaborative track while McCartney strums the riff on an acoustic guitar, with the real highlight coming when the three musical titans share the same frame."[85] Steven Gottlieb of VideoStatic described it as, "vertically constrained to just the center third of the screen, the focus of this silvery black-and-white clip is Rihanna's emotional performance", while McCartney and West supported her role.[80] According to Erin Strecker of Billboard the video allows "each of the three superstars their moment in the spotlight. The camera mostly switches between tight individual shots of each denim-clad, passionate performer, although there are also a few scenes of all three together".[86] Jessica Goodman of The Huffington Post described the video as "simple and clean, much like the song".[87] Similarly, Nolan Feeney of Time called the video simple, but also "surprisingly intimate" like the single.[88] He also described Rihanna's eye-roll in the video as "epic".[88] Additionally, Feeney noted that the video is shot in a square aspect ratio and compared it to the works of French-Canadian filmmaker Xavier Dolan.[88]

A reviewer of MTV UK noted that the video is set in a square frame and resembles the single's artwork.[89] Sophie Schillaci of Entertainment Tonight called the square "Instagram friendly".[90] VH1's Alexa Tietjen called the visual "stunning" and further praised Rihanna's looks, West's attitude, and McCartney's "social media skills".[91] Dee Locket of Slate called the visual a "performance video" in which Rihanna and West "appear to be on the verge of losing it".[92] Billy Johnson Jr. of Yahoo! Music stated that if the visual wanted to depict Rihanna "as a fragile woman on the verge of snapping", it succeeded: "Stylistically, the black and white video finds a happy medium between the look and feel of Abercrombie & Fitch and Gap ad campaigns with Rihanna [baring] just enough cleavage to make censors nervous."[93] Rachel Maresca of Daily News noted that West vents his aggression by kicking the camera.[94] The video was nominated for Best International Video at the 2015 Much Music Video Awards.[95]

Live performances and covers

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Rihanna, McCartney, and West performed "FourFiveSeconds" at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 8, 2015, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.[96] Chris Payne of Billboard named the performance as one of the best moments of the ceremony and praised Rihanna's vocals, "Let's face it – seeing this improbable collaboration in person is the main reason many tuned in. There are so many ways three huge personas can get in the way, but Rihanna, 'Ye, and Sir Paul knew how to bring this one to life".[97] Joe Lynch of the same publication listed the performance at fourth out of the total of 23 performances that night, writing, "'FourFiveSeconds' ironically takes time to grow on you, but the presence of three disparate pop stars on stage with each other was one of the most deliriously awesome Grammy highlights".[98] Isabella Biedenharn of Entertainment Weekly graded the performance an "A" and praised Rihanna and West's vocals and the trio's wardrobe.[99] According to TiVo, the performance was the fifth most-viewed segment of the night.[100] On April 4, Rihanna performed at the Final Four of the March Madness 2015 which was held in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the performance, she sang a solo version of "FourFiveSeconds", as well as, her new songs "Bitch Better Have My Money" and "American Oxygen" among others.[101] McCartney added the song to his setlists, and was joined by Rihanna for a performance at the Desert Trip festival in October 2016.[102]

Canadian rapper Drake covered the song during his performance at the Sprite NBA All-Star Weekend concert held at the Irving Plaza in New York City on February 14.[103] Welsh band Punk Rock Factory recorded a cover of the song, transforming it into "a punk rock anthem".[104] English singer-songwriter James Bay covered "FourFiveSeconds" during the BBC Radio 1 Lounge on March 3.[105] Australian pop singer Cody Simpson performed an acoustic version of the single during his visit on SiriusXM radio. Christina Garibaldi of MTV News, regarding the performance, wrote, "The 'New Problems' singer effortlessly covers Rihanna and Kanye's verses while giving off some serious John Mayer vibes."[106] Rihanna also performed the song on the South American dates in late September 2015. One of the shows was one of the nights of the Rock in Rio festival, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[106] One Direction covered the song during the BBC Radio One Live Lounge on November 13.[107]

Rihanna performed the song on the Anti World Tour. Paul McCartney regularly performed "FourFiveSeconds" on his 2016/17 One on One Tour.

Ariana Grande, with her team members Holly Forbes and Jim and Sasha Allen, performed this song on episode twenty of the 21st season of The Voice.

Track listing

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Digital download[4]
No.TitleLength
1."FourFiveSeconds"3:08
CD single[6]
No.TitleLength
1."FourFiveSeconds"3:08
2."FourFiveSeconds" (Music video)3:12

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from the liner notes of the CD single of "FourFiveSeconds"[7] and ASCAP.[108]

Locations

  • Recorded at Jungle City Studios, New York City, New York; Windmark Recording, Santa Monica, California; No Name Studios, Mexico
  • Mixed at Larabee Studios, Los Angeles, California

Personnel

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[60] 7× Platinum 490,000‡
Austria (IFPI Austria)[168] Gold 15,000‡
Belgium (BRMA)[169] Platinum 20,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[170] 3× Platinum 180,000‡
Canada — 310,000[171]
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[172] 4× Platinum 360,000‡
France (SNEP)[173] Gold 75,000*
Germany (BVMI)[174] 3× Gold 600,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[75] 3× Platinum 150,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[175] 6× Platinum 180,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[176] 3× Platinum 60,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[177] Platinum 40,000‡
Sweden (GLF)[178] 4× Platinum 160,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[77] Platinum 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[179] 3× Platinum 1,800,000‡
United States (RIAA)[180] 5× Platinum 5,000,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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"FourFiveSeconds" release history
Country Date Format Label(s) Ref.
Canada January 24, 2015 Digital download
[181]
United States [4]
Australia January 25, 2015 [182]
Austria [183]
Denmark [184]
France [185]
Germany [186]
Italy [187]
New Zealand [188]
Spain [189]
Turkey [190]
United Kingdom January 26, 2015 Virgin EMI [5]
Italy January 30, 2015 Radio airplay Universal [191]
Germany February 27, 2015 CD Roc Nation [6]

See also

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References

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"FourFiveSeconds" is a by Barbadian singer featuring American rapper and English musician , released as a digital single on January 24, 2015, through Rihanna's Westbury Road Entertainment and Records. The track is a stripped-down and ballad characterized by minimalist instrumentation, including and organ, with exploring themes of romantic turmoil and emotional frustration. The collaboration began informally when McCartney and West met in 2014, with McCartney casually playing guitar riffs on an iPhone during conversations; West later repurposed one of these progressions by speeding it up to form the song's foundation. Rihanna delivers the primary vocals, West adds a rap verse toward the end, and McCartney contributes guitar playing and subtle high-pitched background vocals. The song was written by West, McCartney, Ty Dolla Sign, Dave Longstreth, Kirby Lauryen, Elon Rutberg, Noah Goldstein, Dallas Austin, and Mike Dean, and produced by West, McCartney, Mike Dean, and Noah Goldstein. Upon release, "FourFiveSeconds" debuted at number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100 with 53,000 digital sales in its first week and quickly rose to a peak of number four, marking Rihanna's 26th top-ten entry on the chart and McCartney's first top-ten hit in 29 years. It also topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for five weeks and has been certified 5× Platinum by the RIAA in the United States. The song's success extended internationally, reaching the top ten in several countries including the and . A black-and-white directed by was released on February 3, 2015, depicting the trio performing the song in simple, intimate settings around , emphasizing the track's raw aesthetic. The artists performed "FourFiveSeconds" live for the first time at the on February 8, 2015, at the Staples Center in , delivering an acoustic rendition that highlighted their chemistry and received widespread acclaim.

Background and creation

Development

The development of "FourFiveSeconds" originated from a series of collaborative sessions between and in early 2014 in , where the pair experimented with spontaneous musical ideas over two to three afternoons in a bungalow. McCartney contributed acoustic guitar riffs and grooves, drawing from a slower, Beatles-era acoustic style that provided the foundational "spine" for several tracks, including the one that evolved into "FourFiveSeconds." This improvisational approach contrasted with McCartney's traditional songwriting methods, fostering an environment of free-flowing creativity without predefined structures. In September 2014, West and McCartney reconvened for additional sessions in , recording up to nine s in a seaside house, which further shaped the minimalist acoustic vision for "FourFiveSeconds" as part of West's strategy for releasing experimental standalone singles ahead of full album cycles. West later incorporated 's vocals, selecting her for the track's soulful energy to complement the sparse arrangement and create a folk-inspired contrast to her established pop sound. The collaboration was publicly announced in late 2014 when Ty Dolla $ign, who also contributed, revealed in a interview that he, West, , and McCartney had completed a "crazy" joint set for imminent release.

Recording and production

The track was recorded across multiple studios following the initial collaborative sessions. Primary recording took place at in , Windmark Recording in , and No Name Studios in . Rihanna's lead vocals were recorded by engineers Marcos Tovar, , and Mike Dean, with additional assistance from Brendan Morawski, Zeke Mishanec, and others. McCartney's parts, originating from the early sessions, were integrated into the production, which emphasized a minimalist with organ contributions from Dave Longstreth. The song was mixed by at Larrabee Studios in .

Release and promotion

Commercial release

"FourFiveSeconds" was digitally released as a standalone single on January 24, 2015, through Westbury Road Entertainment and distributed by Records, independent of any at the time of launch. The track became immediately available for global digital download and streaming on major platforms including , , , , and Tidal. A 12-inch vinyl single was later issued by , with the song subsequently included on vinyl pressings of compilations such as Rihanna's 2016 Anti deluxe edition and various Now That's What I Call Music! series releases. In the United States, the single was shipped to radio stations starting January 25, 2015, following an early preview performance by Kanye West at the iHeartMedia Music Summit on January 21. Roc Nation managed the overall distribution, while promotions were supported by Def Jam Recordings, Rihanna's longstanding label affiliation under the Universal Music Group umbrella.

Marketing strategies

The marketing strategy for "FourFiveSeconds" emphasized a surprise digital release on January 24, , coupled with rapid engagement to create viral buzz without a traditional rollout. Rihanna amplified the launch by posting a to her account the following day, capturing her excitement as the track played in the background, which accumulated over 1 million views within 24 hours. This approach leveraged her massive online following to drive immediate streaming and sales, positioning the collaboration as an organic, fan-driven event rather than a heavily scripted campaign. Cross-promotion drew on the artists' established profiles, with teasing the track during his surprise appearance at the Music Summit on , 2015, heightening anticipation amid ongoing buzz from his recent projects and Rihanna's forthcoming eighth . The single was immediately shipped to pop, adult contemporary, hot AC, and rhythmic radio formats by to ensure broad airplay exposure. Media partnerships integrated Rihanna's fashion persona to extend visibility, including cover features in high-profile magazines that tied the song's raw aesthetic to her style evolution. For instance, she graced the cover of i-D magazine's Pre-Spring 2015 Music Issue on January 29, 2015, discussing her creative process and upcoming album in a shoot that echoed the track's stripped-back vibe. Similarly, Rihanna appeared on three covers for W Magazine Korea's 10th anniversary issue in February 2015, explicitly referencing "FourFiveSeconds" while modeling Dior ensembles that reinforced her influence in luxury fashion. A V Magazine cover story in April 2015 further highlighted the single alongside her album promotion, blending music and editorial content to target style-savvy audiences. Promotion in physical formats was limited, with 12-inch vinyl and CD singles produced, but focused primarily on digital platforms and streaming to align with the era's consumption trends. Initially, there was no dedicated tour tie-in, as Rihanna's launched over a year later in 2016; however, the track gained high-profile exposure through a live performance at the on February 8, 2015, marking its debut stage appearance and boosting award-season consideration.

Music and lyrics

Composition

"FourFiveSeconds" is a ballad incorporating and elements, characterized by its stripped-back acoustic arrangement. The runs for 3:08 and is composed in the key of at a of approximately 103 beats per minute. The instrumentation features on , providing the core rhythmic and melodic foundation, alongside handled by Mike Dean and organ contributions from Dave Longstreth. Minimal percussion supports the arrangement, emphasizing the song's intimate, organic feel without overpowering the vocals. The track follows a straightforward verse–chorus structure, punctuated by a bridge that shifts the for dynamic contrast, using a repeating sequence of D, G, Bm, and A chords in the verses and choruses. Rihanna delivers the lead vocals throughout the verses and choruses, with a raw, emotive delivery that drives the melody. contributes a rap verse toward the end, adding harmonic layers, while provides subtle background harmonies and ad-libs in the chorus, his voice occasionally pitch-shifted for texture. The song's acoustic-driven sound draws from classic traditions, echoing the minimalist guitar work in ' catalog, while its folk-infused balladry aligns with contemporary indie acts emphasizing live .

Lyrical content

The lyrics of "FourFiveSeconds" revolve around themes of personal struggle and redemption, depicting a of and the urgent desire for escape and affirmation amid mounting pressures. The title phrase "four, five seconds from wildin'" serves as a central for the brief window of restraint before succumbing to frustration or impulsive action, evoking a momentary mental respite from anxiety and isolation. Rihanna's opening verse illustrates this tension through lines like "I think I've had enough / I might get a little drunk / I say what's on my mind / I might do a little time / 'Cause all of my kindness / Is taken for weakness," conveying a sense of vulnerability where benevolence is misinterpreted as frailty, leading to potential self-destructive outbursts. In the second verse, Rihanna continues the theme of frustration and boundary-setting, singing "Sometimes I get a little out of it / I think I've had enough of all your games / I'm 'bout to close the door / And I might be a little mean / Don't want no more of what you've been feeding," highlighting weariness with manipulative dynamics and a resolve to withdraw. 's rap verse delves into fame's burdens, expressing relational dependence and irritation with lines such as "I know I said that lunch could have waited / But sometimes I get so frustrated / All this pressure from these reporters / And these lames try to stop ya from goin' higher," and later reflecting on escape with "Doctor said I need a change of scenery / So I flew to for the remedy / ... They was in the car sayin' they had to get me out the situation / Mama called sayin' she proud of me, I finally made it / But I ain't think about the time or I was 'bout to take it," underscoring the pressures of life, the need for respite, isolation in achievement, and the struggle for personal stability. The chorus, led by Rihanna, shifts toward hope with repeated pleas of "Ooh, that I made it," symbolizing a quest for redemption and external validation to endure the ordeal. The song's writing credits are attributed to , , , Ty Dolla $ign, Kirby Lauryen, Dave Longstreth, Mike Dean, , Elon Rutberg, and . These lyrics have been interpreted as drawing from the artists' autobiographical experiences, particularly the vulnerabilities and resilience required to navigate fame's isolating demands, as reflected in the blend of raw confession and optimistic resolve.

Critical reception

Reviews

Upon its release, "FourFiveSeconds" garnered generally positive reviews from music critics, who frequently highlighted its minimalist production and the compelling interplay of its high-profile collaborators. The song's stripped-down arrangement, featuring and subtle bass, was praised for allowing the artists' voices to shine without , marking a surprising departure from the more electronic sounds typically associated with and . Rolling Stone commended the track's raw, bare aesthetic in their list of the 50 Best Songs of 2015, describing it as a spare acoustic that effectively captures emotional vulnerability through simplicity and star power. echoed this sentiment, ranking it among their 25 Best Songs of 2015 and noting how the structure amplifies Rihanna's soulful, vulnerable delivery while contributes an unapologetic edge. Specific elements drew targeted acclaim: Rihanna's vocals were lauded for their raw emotional depth, transforming the song into a standout showcase for her range, while Paul McCartney's fuzzy bass line provided a grounding, nostalgic warmth that evoked influences. The collaboration's unexpected folk shift was seen as a bold artistic risk, blending genres in a way that felt fresh yet accessible. However, some critiques pointed to a lack of bold , with reviewers arguing that the track leaned too heavily on familiar, nostalgic tropes reminiscent of earlier acoustic pop and soul. contributors offered mixed takes, praising Rihanna's commanding performance and the song's intimate vibe but critiquing its generic coffee-shop feel and failure to push boundaries beyond the novelty of the trio. Aggregated critic scores reflect this balance, with the song earning a 70/100 on Album of the Year based on available professional assessments, underscoring its solid but not revolutionary reception.

Accolades

"FourFiveSeconds" received a nomination for Collaboration of the Year at the 2015 , but lost to and ' "". The song's was nominated for Best International Video – Artist at the 2015 MuchMusic Video Awards. At the 2016 ASCAP Music Awards, was honored for his contributions to "FourFiveSeconds" as one of the ASCAP Hot 100 Winning Songs, recognizing its high performance metrics. The track was ranked number 21 on Billboard's 25 Best Songs of 2015 list by critics. It also placed at number 36 on Rolling Stone's 50 Best Songs of 2015. The song was nominated for Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Song at the .

Commercial performance

Chart performance

"FourFiveSeconds" debuted at number 54 on the US with 53,000 digital sales in its first week and rose to a peak of number four, becoming Rihanna's 26th top-ten entry and McCartney's first top-ten hit in 29 years. It topped the chart for five consecutive weeks. Internationally, the song reached the top ten in multiple countries, including number three in the , number one in , and number two in .

Certifications and sales

In the United States, "FourFiveSeconds" achieved 5× Platinum certification from the (RIAA) on May 31, 2024, representing 5 million units including sales and streaming equivalents. Worldwide, the single has received certifications reflecting its popularity through sales, downloads, and streaming. Recent certifications include 4× Platinum status from on October 8, 2025, for 360,000 units. In other key markets, it earned 2× Platinum certification from the (BPI) in the on March 22, 2019, certified for 1 million units, and 5× Platinum from the Australian Recording Industry Association () in for 350,000 units, incorporating streaming equivalents. The song's streaming success has further bolstered these certifications, as it exceeded 1 billion streams on Spotify by June 2023, driving ongoing equivalent unit accruals globally.

Music video

Production

The music video for "FourFiveSeconds" was directed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, the Dutch fashion photography duo known professionally as Inez and Vinoodh. Filming occurred in late December 2014 in , with cinematography handled by Jodokus Driessen. , , and appear as stylized versions of themselves, clad in monochromatic outfits that emphasize a triple denim aesthetic. The production employed a black-and-white visual style inspired by , evoking the portraiture of , and utilized an almost-square format to create an intimate, performance-focused piece. This approach reflected the song's acoustic in a visual context, with a rapid turnaround enabling the video's release on February 3, 2015, just over a week after the track's audio debut.

Synopsis and analysis

The 3-minute-9-second music video for "FourFiveSeconds", directed by , premiered exclusively on Tidal on February 3, 2015, before its wide release on . It is a minimalist black-and-white performance video featuring , , and in head-to-toe outfits— in a vintage oversized jacket and baggy jeans—singing and lip-syncing the song in close-up shots against a simple white backdrop, with McCartney strumming guitar. The almost-square format and high-contrast emphasize intimate facial expressions and raw emotion, aligning with the song's stripped-down style and themes of romantic frustration. Filmed in a single studio location in , the video's fashion-forward aesthetic highlights the artists' synergy and the track's unembellished authenticity, evoking a sense of casual collaboration.

Reception

The music video for "FourFiveSeconds" received generally positive critical reception, with reviewers highlighting its minimalist aesthetic and the star power of its performers. Vogue praised the fashion elements, particularly Rihanna's oversize denim suit borrowed from Kanye West's collection, which evoked a grunge-meets-streetwear vibe reminiscent of 1990s icons like . noted the video's Herb Ritts-inspired black-and-white simplicity, where Rihanna, West, and McCartney "shine" through raw, unembellished performances that emphasize their artistic synergy. Some critics offered mixed assessments, appreciating the visual style but finding certain aspects slightly overdone. awarded it a B+ rating, commending the striking close-ups and exaggerated gestures that capture Rihanna's unapologetic persona, while noting that the simplicity leaves questions about deeper narrative intent unanswered. Audience response was strong, with the video amassing 100 million views on by March 2015, shortly after its February release. This popularity contributed to a 44% surge in digital sales for the single in its following week, aiding its climb on the Hot 100. In terms of accolades, the video earned a nomination for Best International Video at the 2015 MuchMusic Video Awards but did not win.

Live performances and legacy

Original performances

The trio of , , and debuted "FourFiveSeconds" live at the on February 8, 2015, at the Staples Center in , delivering an acoustic rendition with McCartney on guitar that highlighted the song's arrangement. The performance, which served as a promotional highlight following the track's release earlier that month, featured on lead vocals, West providing harmonies and rap verses, and McCartney strumming guitar, earning praise for its stripped-down intimacy amid the ceremony's high-profile setting. Rihanna incorporated "FourFiveSeconds" into her solo sets during the 2015 festival in Rio de Janeiro on September 27, where she performed it as part of a high-energy headlining show blending hits from her catalog. In 2016, she featured acoustic versions of the song throughout her , adapting it to intimate arrangements with minimal instrumentation to emphasize its emotional lyrics during arena stops across and . Rihanna also performed it solo at the on September 24, 2016, in , integrating it into a socially themed set that underscored the track's themes of resilience. Kanye West performed "FourFiveSeconds" solo during his headline set at the on June 27, 2015, at Worthy Farm in Pilton, England, his verses over a simplified as part of a sprawling 30-song marathon drawing from his . The rendition, positioned midway through the performance, adapted the collaboration to West's hip-hop-centric stage energy, omitting the acoustic elements of the original while retaining its core structure. Kanye West also performed "FourFiveSeconds" during his 2025 tour, including at Stadium on July 12, 2025, adapting it to his live hip-hop sets. Paul McCartney delivered solo interpretations of "FourFiveSeconds" on his One on One Tour, including a guitar-led version at the Pinkpop Festival on June 12, 2016, in Landgraaf, Netherlands, where he showcased it amid Beatles classics and recent material for a festival crowd of over 60,000. McCartney later performed a stripped-down acoustic take during his live-streamed concert at Grand Central Terminal in New York City on September 7, 2018, transforming the song into a solo guitar showcase that highlighted his contributions to the original recording. These outings often featured simplified adaptations, focusing on McCartney's acoustic guitar work to suit intimate tour segments and broadcast formats.

Covers and cultural impact

One Direction performed a cover of "FourFiveSeconds" during their debut appearance on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge on November 12, 2015, reinterpreting the track with their signature pop harmonies and acoustic arrangement ahead of their album Made in the A.M. release. In 2021, Ariana Grande joined her contestants—Jim and Sasha Allen and Holly Forbes—for a group performance of the song on season 21 of The Voice, delivering a stripped-down rendition that highlighted Grande's vocal range and the contestants' chemistry during the Top 11 live eliminations on November 23. The song has seen renewed interest through user-generated covers on , particularly in 2024 and 2025, with viral acoustic and ballad-style interpretations contributing to its resurgence among younger audiences; for instance, indie artist Weston Estate included a live cover in their Superbloom Tour performances and a studio version on the Medium Sized series in 2024. "FourFiveSeconds" has had limited documented samples or interpolations in subsequent music, with no major indie tracks from 2022 or hip-hop references from 2023 directly utilizing its elements, though its minimalist production has influenced broader genre-blending experiments. The track stands as a symbol of unlikely collaborations in modern pop, bridging generations and styles through the pairing of Rihanna's R&B sensibilities, Kanye West's hip-hop edge, and Paul McCartney's rock roots, a dynamic praised for revitalizing cross-genre partnerships in the mid-2010s. Its folk-rap hybrid sound—featuring , soulful vocals, and sparse beats—has contributed to the rise of similar fusions in , inspiring artists to blend country-folk elements with rap and R&B for a raw, intimate aesthetic. Marking its 10-year anniversary in 2025, the song prompted retrospectives across media platforms, celebrating its enduring appeal as a surprise hit that defied expectations and highlighted innovative artist pairings. As of November 2025, "FourFiveSeconds" has amassed over 1.3 billion streams on , reflecting sustained playlist inclusion and cultural relevance a decade after its release.

Credits and personnel

Songwriters and producers

"FourFiveSeconds" was written by a collaborative team including (credited as Robyn Fenty), , , Mike Dean, (Tyrone Griffin Jr.), KIRBY (Karla Lauryen), Dave Longstreth, , (Hitesh Sharma), Elon Rutberg, and , as listed in official publishing databases. These songwriters contributed lyrics and musical elements during an impromptu session organized by West, with McCartney providing a distinctive bass drawn from his personal catalog of unreleased ideas. No major disputes arose over credits, reflecting the collaborative nature of the project. The song's production was primarily handled by Kanye West, with Paul McCartney also credited as a producer for his instrumental contributions and oversight. Mike Dean served as co-producer, focusing on mixing and additional production elements, while Dave Longstreth and provided additional production support, including engineering. Goldstein further assisted in recording aspects tied to the production process. Publishing rights for "FourFiveSeconds" are distributed through multiple entities, including , Warner Chappell Music, Domino Publishing Company, Concord Music Publishing, and others such as and Reach Music Publishing, ensuring broad administration of royalties among the contributors. This structure aligns with the song's ASCAP repertory registration, last updated in standard industry records as of 2025.

Vocal and instrumental contributions

Rihanna provides the lead vocals on "FourFiveSeconds," delivering the primary melody and verses with a soulful, stripped-back delivery that emphasizes the song's intimacy. contributes a rap verse toward the end of the track, along with ad-libs that add rhythmic texture and contrast to Rihanna's smoother phrasing. supplies backing harmonies, layering subtle vocal support that enhances the harmonic depth without overpowering the leads. Background vocals are handled by , whose contributions provide additional warmth and fill in the arrangement's sparse elements. On the instrumental side, plays , supplying the core and rhythmic foundation that drives the track's minimalist sound. Mike Dean adds , contributing a gritty low-end that grounds the song's organic feel while aligning with the production's raw aesthetic. Dave Longstreth plays organ, adding to the track's atmospheric layers. The recording took place primarily at in , with engineering by Mike Dean and , who captured the performances to preserve the collaborative, live-like energy among the core artists. Mixing was overseen by at Larabee Studios in , with assistance from Chris Galland, Ike Schultz, and Jeff Jackson, ensuring clarity in the vocal layers and instrumental balance. Vocal production was managed by , focusing on the trio's interplay.

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