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| "Who's That Chick?" | ||||
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| Single by David Guetta featuring Rihanna | ||||
| from the album One More Love | ||||
| Released | 22 November 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2009 | |||
| Genre | Dance-pop | |||
| Length | 2:47 (single version) 3:20 (album version) | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
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| David Guetta singles chronology | ||||
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| Music videos | ||||
"Who's That Chick?" is a song by French DJ and record producer David Guetta featuring vocals from Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released from the reissue of Guetta's fourth studio album One Love (2009), entitled One More Love (2010). The song was written by Guetta, Kinda "Kee" Hamid, Frédéric Riesterer, and Giorgio Tuinfort. Since the song contains an interpolation of "Who's That Girl", Madonna and Patrick Leonard are credited as co-writers as well. It was released internationally as the second single on 22 November 2010 as a digital single, and was also released as a CD single and an Extended play (EP), the latter of which was released in the United States and contained remixes of the song.
Guetta was asked to produce songs for Rihanna's fifth studio album, Loud (2010). After he brainstormed ideas, Guetta conceptualised "Who's That Chick?" and played the demo recording to Rihanna backstage at one of her Last Girl on Earth concerts. In an interview with MTV News, Guetta revealed that he thought Rihanna did not like the song on first impressions, but was honoured when she agreed to record it. It was confirmed at a later date by Rihanna that the song would not appear on Loud's final track list, and that it would instead be included on the re-release of Guetta's One Love, in which Rihanna appeared as a featured artist. "Who's That Chick?" is a dance-pop song and instrumentation consists of synthesizers.
"Who's That Chick?" received positive reviews from music critics, the majority of whom praised the collaboration between Guetta and Rihanna as well as its composition. It was described as one of the more interesting songs to be released in 2010, due to how the song was connected to multiple projects, including a promotional campaign with Doritos and both artist's albums. The song achieved moderate chart success; it peaked at number one on the Wallonia singles chart in Belgium, Slovakia, the UK Dance Chart and the US Dance Club Songs chart. It attained top five positions on the singles charts in Austria, Finland, France, Ireland, Norway, Spain and Switzerland. It was less successful on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it peaked at number 51. Two accompanying music videos were directed by Jonas Åkerlund. A bright and colourful daytime version was shot and used to promote the Doritos campaign, whilst a more dark and sinister nighttime version was shot as the song's official music video.
Background
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"Who's That Chick?" was written by David Guetta, Kinda "Kee" Hamid, Patrick Leonard, Madonna, Frédéric Riesterer and Giorgio Tuinfort.[1] The song interpolates Madonna's 1987 single "Who's That Girl", written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, hence being credited as co-writers.[citation needed] Production of the song was helmed by Guetta, Riesterer and Tuinfort.[2] In an interview with Akshay Bhansali for MTV News, Guetta explained that the song was originally intended for inclusion on Rihanna's fifth studio album, Loud (2010), but that he decided to include it on the re-release of his own album, One Love (2009), when it did not make Loud's final cut. Guetta revealed that he was asked to produce tracks for Loud, but did not have anything which he felt would compliment Rihanna. He stated that although two artists want to collaborate and are fans of each other, it does not always come to fruition. However, after brainstorming ideas for what he could produce for the singer, Guetta came up with an idea for a song called "Who's That Chick?", and decided that it was "perfect" for Rihanna.[3]
After he completed the demo, he pre-viewed the song's instrumental on a French radio station, but did not confirm which artist would contribute vocals.[4] Guetta played the song to Rihanna whilst backstage at one of her Last Girl on Earth (2010–2011) concerts, to which Rihanna said "Yeah, I like it." Guetta confessed that he felt as though the singer did not like it on first impressions and doubted it, but stated that after the concert, the singer told Guetta that she could not stop thinking about the song's beat whilst she performed, and asked to record it. The final cut of the song was included on One More Love (2010) and Rihanna appeared as a featured artist. Guetta concluded the interview by saying that he felt "honored" to have worked with Rihanna.[3] Prior to the release of Loud, Rihanna clarified via Twitter that "Who's That Chick?" was not linked to Loud and that it would not appear on the album.[4]
Composition
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"Who's That Chick?" is a dance-pop song,[5][6] which lasts for 2:47 (2 minutes, 47 seconds) on the radio edit.[7] Instrumentation consists of pounding synthesizers.[4][5] Rihanna's vocals on the song are technologically processed using the Auto-Tune effect.[4] For the first verse, she "hollers" the lyrics "Feel the adrenaline/ Moving under my skin/ It's an addiction" over the heavy synth beat.[5] During the chorus, Rihanna sings "She's been a crazy dita/ Disco diva, and you wonder/ Who's that chick? Who's that chick?/ Too cold for you to keep her/ Too hot for you to leave her/ Who's that chick? Who's that chick?", which incorporates heavy usage of Auto-Tune.[4] Robert Copsey for Digital Spy described Rihanna's vocal performance as "nonchalant vocals feeling colder than an ice pop on a snowy day".[5]
Release
[edit]"Who's That Chick?" was made available to download digitally in Australia, certain territories in Europe and the United States on 22 November 2010.[7] In Germany, it was also released as a CD single on 26 November 2010; it included the original version of "Who's That Chick?" as well as an FMIF! remix of the song.[8] In the United Kingdom, the song was released as a CD single on 28 November 2010.[9] In the US, an extended play (EP) was released on 7 January 2011; it included a radio edit of the song, a remix by Adam F., as well as extended and instrumental versions.[10]
In February 2011, Virgin/EMI label executives asked European radio stations to remove "Who's That Chick?" from their playlists because Rihanna had multiple songs on the chart.[11] Due to how Rihanna's Loud was released at the same time as Guetta's album, label executives asked radio stations to favor her work instead.[11] In an interview for the Daily Star, Guetta addressed the song being removed from European radio stations playlists, saying "My record label sent letters to all the radio stations asking them to stop playing Who's That Chick as Rihanna's album was out at the same time. It was strange because normally record labels ask radio stations to play your music."[11]
Critical reception
[edit]Robert Copsey of Digital Spy described the collaboration as one of the more confusing releases of 2010, due to how the song was connected to three different projects, including the Doritos campaign and both Guetta's and Rihanna's albums. Copsey praised Guetta's ability to provide a "proper dance-pop stonker" and was complimentary of its composition. He concluded his reviewing with "It's a good job, then, that bopping along to this – and warming yourself up in the process – is pretty much impossible to resist."[5] A reviewer for Popjustice was divided on the song's lyrics; though he found the line "beating like a disco drum" fantastic, he remained unconvinced by the line, "who's that chick", which he labelled as being stupid.[12] Becky Bain for Idolator criticized the song for sounding "generic" and compared it to Katy Perry's releases "California Gurls" and "Teenage Dream" (2010).[6] Tom Byron for The Vine compared the song to Australian singer Guy Sebastian's "Who's That Girl" (2010) and Madonna's "Who's That Girl" (1987).[13]
Chart performance
[edit]"Who's That Chick?" achieved moderate chart success around the world. In Australia, it debuted at number 36 on 5 December 2010, and peaked at number seven in its eighth week on the singles chart.[14] It was certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), denoting shipments of 140,000 units.[15] In New Zealand, the song debuted at 28 on 28 November 2010, and peaked at number eight for two consecutive weeks 10 January 2011.[16] The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ), denoting sales of 15,000 copies.
In Europe, "Who's That Chick?" debuted at number nine on the singles chart in the Wallonia region of Belgium on 12 December 2010 and peaked at number on the singles chart in its seventh week on 15 January 2011.[17] It was certified gold by the Belgian Entertainment Association (BEA), denoting sales of 10,000 copies.[18] The song peaked at number four in Austria on 12 December 2010.[19] It debuted at number 11 in Finland on 29 November 2010, and peaked at number five two weeks later.[20] In France, "Who's That Chick?" debuted at number six on January 29, 2011, where it remained in its second week. The song peaked at number five in its third week, where it remained for a further two weeks.[21] The song debuted and peaked at number five in Norway on 29 November 2010, and remained in the top ten for three more weeks.[22] In Spain, the song debuted at number 11 on 28 November 2010, and peaked at number five in its tenth week after fluctuating within the top twenty.[23] The song was certified by the Productores de Música de España (PROMUSICAE), denoting sales of 20,000 copies.[24] The track was certified gold by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI), denoting shipments of 150,000 copies.[25] The song was less successful in Sweden and The Netherlands, where it peaked at numbers 14 and 16, respectively.[26][27]
In the United Kingdom, "Who's That Chick?" debuted at number nine on the UK Singles Chart on 11 December 2010. In the same chart issue, two other songs by Rihanna were also in the top ten, "Only Girl (In the World)" and "What's My Name", which charted at numbers seven and eight, respectively. With this feat, Rihanna became the fourth act in UK chart history to have at least three songs in the top ten of the UK Singles Chart.[28] "Who's That Chick?" peaked at number six on 22 January 2011.[29] It reached number one on the UK Dance Chart in January 2011.[30] The song was certified double platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) denoting shipments of 1,200,000 units.[31] "Who's That Chick?" peaked at number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on 29 January 2011, and remained on the chart for seven weeks.[32] It peaked at number one on the Dance Club Songs chart and number 33 on the Mainstream Top 40 chart.[33][34] "Who's That Chick?" ranked at number four on the top 50 best-selling Dance/Clubs Songs of 2011.[35]
Music videos
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Although "Who's That Chick?" was originally intended for inclusion on Rihanna's fifth studio album Loud, the song's accompanying daytime video was used as part of Doritos Late Night Campaign.[36] Jonas Åkerlund directed both daytime and nighttime versions for the song, which featured different colors and styles.[4] The daytime video leaked onto the Internet on 17 September 2010, before it was given an official release.[4] In a press statement given by Rihanna, the singer revealed how she was excited to work with Doritos on the project, saying: "I'm really excited about 'Who's That Chick?' and wanted to find a fresh and unique way to share it with my fans ... When I saw how cool the augmented reality performance Doritos created was, I knew this was it. This was the way I wanted to make 'Who's That Chick?' available to the world, and I can't wait to see how my fans get engaged in this innovative experience."[37]
In an interview for Just Jared, Rihanna explained how the bright and colorful was more representational of her persona, saying "I've started to incorporate a lot of different colors into my wardrobe now. I'm loving that direction. Right now, it feels good and right. It was a cool concept too because it was kind of one side of me and now, it's evolving into the new colorful stuff that we've been doing."[38] In an interview for MTV News, Guetta explained his role in the music video, saying "I'm DJing from a spaceship. It's actually really funny, because we shot that in Los Angeles in a place where they used to shoot Star Trek, but like the old ones. And so it's kind of retro futuristic, you know? It's like how people were seeing the future back in the 80s. It has a sense of humor in the video."[39] The nighttime version was released as the song's official music video to download digitally on 1 February 2011.[40]
Synopsis and reception
[edit]Both the daytime and nighttime videos for "Who's That Chick?" are the same, however, the former features Rihanna in a "bright and bubbly" setting while the latter depicts a darker scenario.[4] In the daytime video, Rihanna puts a vinyl record of the song onto a record player, while in the nighttime video, she puts a CD into a CD player. At this moment, the song's audio begins to play. Various video stills of Rihanna sitting down on a chair and surrounded by extras are intermittently shown one after the other. The majority of the video revolves around Rihanna and the extras dancing in a room, while various special effects are incorporated; in the daytime video, Rihanna wears a colorful outfit, and she wears a black outfit in the nighttime video.
In January 2011, both the daytime and nighttime videos were altered to include new footage featuring Guetta. Before the song's audio begins to play, the video begins with a view of outer space before it cuts to what appears to be the interior of a spaceship. Guetta is then shown to step out of an airlock where smoke surrounds him. Different shots of television screens and other spaceship hardware are shown as Guetta begins to observe the singer's actions from a control room.
Rap-Up commented that by having the two different videos, it shows that "every good girl has a bad side."[36] Becky Bain for Idolator described the daytime video as "the super-colorful cheery vid" and the nighttime video as a "macabre Halloween makeover."[6] In another review of the video, Bain wrote that the daytime version presented Rihanna as "having the most fun she's had in ages."[41] Bain continued to praise the creative direction for the video, writing "It's so refreshing to see RiRi smiling and ready to party after her gun-weilding [sic], lake-drowning, loving-the-way-you-lie humorless somber phase."[41] Amy Lee for Metro compared the daytime video's colorful stylization to Katy Perry's video for "California Gurls".[42] Nicole James for MTV Buzzworthy compared the nighttime video's dark persona to that of Rihanna's own for "Disturbia".[43] Chris Ryan for the same publication noted that the daytime video was reminiscent of Rihanna's video for "SOS".[44] Ryan also noted that the video bore similarities to Perry's videos.[44]
Track listing
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Credits and personnel
[edit]Adapted from the liner notes.[45]
- Songwriting – Kinda "Kee" Hamid, David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Frédéric Riesterer, Madonna, Patrick Leonard.
- Production – David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Frédéric Riesterer
- Mixing – Véronica Ferraro
- Mastering – Bruno Gruel
Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications and sales
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[15] | 2× Platinum | 140,000^ |
| Austria (IFPI Austria)[85] | Gold | 15,000* |
| Belgium (BRMA)[18] | Gold | 15,000* |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[86] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| Finland (Musiikkituottajat)[87] | Gold | 3,083[87] |
| France | — | 155,000[88] |
| Germany (BVMI)[25] | Gold | 150,000^ |
| Italy (FIMI)[89] | Gold | 15,000* |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[90] | 2× Platinum | 60,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae)[24] | Gold | 20,000* |
| Sweden (GLF)[91] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[31] | 2× Platinum | 1,200,000‡ |
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Release history
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| Australia | 22 November 2010 | Digital download | Single | [7] | |
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| Italy | Radio airplay | Album/Single | EMI | [92] | |
| Netherlands | Digital download | Single |
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| Germany | 26 November 2010 | CD |
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| United Kingdom | 28 November 2010 | [9] | |||
| United States | 7 December 2010 | Album/Single | [93] | ||
| 7 January 2011 | Digital download |
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Who's That Chick?
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Background
"Who's That Chick?" originated as a collaboration between French DJ and producer David Guetta and Barbadian singer Rihanna, with pre-production beginning in mid-2010. Guetta was initially approached by Bu, Rihanna's A&R and the brother of singer Akon, to contribute tracks to Rihanna's upcoming fifth studio album Loud. After brainstorming ideas, Guetta developed the high-energy dance track's beat and demo, which he presented to Rihanna backstage during one of her Last Girl on Earth Tour performances in London. Rihanna initially expressed reservations about the song but later embraced it after the melody persisted in her mind following the concert.[1] Although conceived for Loud, Rihanna ultimately deemed the track too "safe" for the album's more experimental direction, leading to its reassignment to Guetta's projects. The song became the lead single for the reissue of Guetta's fourth studio album One Love, retitled One More Love, released in late 2010. Guetta had specifically crafted the song to bring Rihanna back to the club-oriented sound of her early hits after the darker tone of her previous album Rated R.[1][7] The track's songwriting credits include David Guetta, Kinda "Kee" Hamid, Patrick Leonard, Madonna, Frédéric Riesterer, and Giorgio Tuinfort. It features an interpolation of the chorus from Madonna's 1987 hit "Who's That Girl," necessitating creative permissions and resulting in Madonna and Leonard's inclusion as co-writers. This interpolation was a key conceptual decision, blending contemporary dance-pop with '80s pop nostalgia to enhance the song's catchy, anthemic appeal.[8]Composition
"Who's That Chick?" is classified as a dance-pop song incorporating electronic and house elements, characterized by its upbeat tempo and club-oriented production. The track follows a standard verse-chorus structure, with verses building tension through Rihanna's vocals leading into an anthemic chorus, supported by a pre-chorus that heightens the energy. It runs for 3:21 in its single version, set at a tempo of 128 beats per minute in the key of B minor, creating a driving rhythm suitable for dance floors.[9] The instrumentation features prominent synthesizers that deliver pulsating synth lines and a deep, throbbing bassline, forming the electronic backbone typical of Guetta's production style. Rihanna's vocals are layered with auto-tune effects, adding a polished, futuristic sheen to her delivery, which dominates the verses and chorus sections. These elements blend to produce a high-energy sound that emphasizes rhythmic propulsion over complex melodic variations. Lyrically, the song explores themes of empowerment, mystery, and nightlife, portraying a confident, enigmatic female protagonist reveling in the club's adrenaline-fueled atmosphere. Rihanna handles the verses, which describe the addictive rush of music and dancing—"Feel the adrenaline movin' under my skin / It's an addiction, touch ya, eruption"—and the chorus, where she questions "Who's that chick?" to evoke intrigue about an untouchable, alluring figure. The track interpolates the hook from Madonna's 1987 single "Who's That Girl," adapting its melodic phrasing and titular query thematically to highlight the protagonist's elusive empowerment in a nocturnal, party-centric narrative.[3][10]Recording
The recording of "Who's That Chick?" primarily took place at Gum Prod Studios in Paris, where David Guetta led the production alongside co-producers Giorgio Tuinfort and Frédéric Riesterer. Rihanna's vocals were tracked during separate sessions in Los Angeles later that year. The vocals were captured in late 2010, after Guetta shared an instrumental demo with Rihanna backstage during one of her Last Girl on Earth Tour performances, prompting her to contribute to the track.[11] Technical aspects of the recording involved Pro Tools as the primary digital audio workstation for building the track's electronic elements and integrating the vocal takes. Rihanna's parts underwent processing with Auto-Tune for pitch correction and extensive layering to create a dynamic, anthemic vocal presence. Riesterer also served as the mixer, ensuring cohesion between the production and vocals.[12] Post-production focused on finalizing the track for its release as a single, with mastering handled at Elektra Mastering to optimize for various formats. Vocal production for Rihanna's contributions was overseen by her team, including engineers who emphasized clarity and energy in the delivery.[13]Release and formats
Release history
"Who's That Chick?" was first released digitally worldwide on November 22, 2010, available via iTunes and other streaming services. The single served as the lead track from the reissue of David Guetta's album One More Love, which was launched in November 2010 under Virgin Records, an imprint of EMI.[14] Its rollout included a promotional tie-in with the Doritos brand, featuring an interactive augmented reality musical experience unveiled in October 2010 to build anticipation.[15] Physical formats followed the digital launch in select markets. In continental Europe, particularly Germany, a CD single was issued on November 26, 2010.[13] The UK received its CD single two days later, on November 28, 2010.[16] For the US market, an EP containing the single and remixes was released on January 7, 2011.[17]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | November 22, 2010 | Digital download, streaming | Virgin Records (EMI) |
| Germany | November 26, 2010 | CD single | Virgin Records |
| UK | November 28, 2010 | CD single | Virgin Records |
| US | January 7, 2011 | EP (digital) | Astralwerks (EMI) |
Track listing
The song "Who's That Chick?" was released across multiple formats, including digital singles, CD singles, and a remix EP, with the standard version running 3:19. The album version appears on the 2011 reissue of David Guetta's studio album One More Love, clocking in at 3:21.[18][19]CD single (Germany, Austria, Switzerland; 2010)
| No. | Title | Length | Remix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who's That Chick? (feat. Rihanna) [Original Version] | 3:19 | – |
| 2 | Who's That Chick? (feat. Rihanna) [FMIF! Remix] | 5:20 | David Guetta & Joachim Garraud |
| [13] |
Digital EP (international; 2011)
| No. | Title | Length | Remix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who's That Chick? (feat. Rihanna) | 3:21 | – |
| 2 | Who's That Chick? (feat. Rihanna) [FMIF Remix] | 5:22 | David Guetta & Joachim Garraud |
| 3 | Who's That Chick? (feat. Rihanna) [FMIF Dub Remix] | 5:22 | David Guetta & Joachim Garraud |
| [20] |
Remixes single (digital; 2011)
This digital bundle compiles seven official remixes alongside the original, totaling 34 minutes, and was primarily distributed in Europe and the US.| No. | Title | Length | Remix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who's That Chick? (feat. Rihanna) | 3:21 | – |
| 2 | Who's That Chick? (feat. Rihanna) [Single Version] | 2:46 | – |
| 3 | Who's That Chick? (feat. Rihanna) [Adam F Remix] | 5:00 | Adam F |
| 4 | Who's That Chick? (feat. Rihanna) [Extended] | 4:35 | – |
| 5 | Who's That Chick? (feat. Rihanna) [FMIF Remix] | 5:22 | David Guetta & Joachim Garraud |
| 6 | Who's That Chick? (feat. Rihanna) [Afrojack Remix] | 6:15 | Afrojack |
| 7 | Who's That Chick? (feat. Rihanna) [Afrojack Tipsy Remix] | 6:14 | Afrojack |
| [21][22] |
Personnel
The personnel credited on "Who's That Chick?" include the following key contributors to the original version of the song. Vocals- Rihanna – lead vocals
[13]
- David Guetta
- Kinda "Kee" Hamid[23]
- Patrick Leonard
- Madonna (the song interpolates Madonna's "Who's That Girl?")
- Frédéric Riesterer
- Giorgio Tuinfort
- David Guetta – producer[13]
- Frédéric Riesterer – producer[3]
- Giorgio Tuinfort – producer[3]
- Veronica Ferraro – mixing[13]
- Bruno Gruel – mastering[13]
The official FMIF! remix was produced by FMIF!.[24]
Promotion
Music videos
The music videos for "Who's That Chick?" were directed by Jonas Åkerlund and filmed prior to the song's release.[1][25] Produced as part of a promotional campaign for Doritos Late Night snack flavors, the videos were conceived as an interactive experience allowing viewers to switch between two contrasting versions in real time, reflecting the brand's "day" and "night" eating occasions.[26][27] This sponsorship integrated the track into an augmented reality feature accessible via special-edition Doritos packaging, marking an innovative blend of music and marketing.[28] The daytime version features bright, colorful visuals with Rihanna performing energetic choreography alongside dancers in urban, vibrant settings filled with neon lights and playful effects. Rihanna appears in casual, street-style attire, emphasizing a fun and lively atmosphere that aligns with the song's upbeat dance-pop energy.[3][29] In contrast, the nighttime version adopts a darker, apocalyptic theme, depicting scenes of fire, destruction, and shadowy chaos, with Rihanna in glamorous, edgy outfits delivering synchronized dance moves amid dramatic pyrotechnics and crumbling environments. Both versions share core choreography sequences, including Rihanna's signature hip-hop influenced routines with a group of backup dancers, and maintain a runtime synchronized to the track's length.[3] A third version of the video, filmed in Los Angeles in December 2010, integrates David Guetta DJing in a futuristic spaceship setting, observing scenes from the daytime version on multiple monitors. This re-edited clip was released to include Guetta more prominently.[1] The interactive Doritos version premiered online on November 22, 2010, via the brand's website, with standalone day and night editions released on YouTube in January and February 2011, respectively.[30][31][32]Live performances
The song received its live debut during David Guetta's performance at the Pilares festival in Zaragoza, Spain, on October 10, 2010, where Guetta played an instrumental version as a promotional preview ahead of its official release.[33] Four days later, on October 15, 2010, Guetta and Rihanna performed the track together for the first time at Romexpo in Bucharest, Romania, marking one of the few instances of the pair appearing onstage for it; Rihanna delivered the vocals live over Guetta's DJ mix, generating excitement among the crowd as an unreleased single at the time.[34] In 2011, Guetta frequently incorporated "Who's That Chick?" into his live sets during his promotional tour for the album One Love, often as an extended mix featuring heavy bass drops and electronic builds to energize festival and arena audiences. Notable inclusions occurred at the Kiss Concert in Mansfield, Massachusetts, on May 21, where it followed "Memories" in the setlist and drew enthusiastic responses from the outdoor crowd; at London's O2 Academy Brixton on May 7, positioned early after a Snoop Dogg cover; and at Le Zénith in Paris on May 28, as part of a high-energy sequence leading into "Sexy Bitch."[35][36][37] These renditions typically ran longer than the studio version, emphasizing dance breaks without additional guest vocalists. The track appeared in only one documented set in 2012 before fading from Guetta's regular rotations, with no major revivals by Rihanna or joint appearances thereafter.[38]Other media appearances
The song "Who's That Chick?" was prominently featured in the Doritos Late Night advertising campaign launched in 2010, which included an interactive augmented reality music video directed by Jonas Åkerlund.[15] The video allowed viewers to switch between day and night versions by scanning special markers on Doritos packaging, tying into the brand's Super Bowl promotions.[39] This sync deal marked one of the track's early non-musical commercial integrations, emphasizing its energetic dance-pop vibe for a youthful audience.[15] While no major new sync deals emerged between 2020 and 2025, the track has maintained steady visibility through ongoing inclusions in streaming playlists on platforms like Spotify, where it has amassed over 359 million streams as of November 2025.[40]Reception
Critical reception
"Upon its release, "Who's That Chick?" was praised by critics for the effective collaboration between David Guetta and Rihanna, which blended her vocal style with his EDM production to create an energetic dance track.[41] In a retrospective list of David Guetta's best songs published in 2017, Billboard highlighted the track as a key example of EDM's mainstream breakthrough, calling it a "euphoric, neon-lit anthem" that exemplified the genre's giddy, crossover appeal through the artists' chemistry.[41] Pitchfork commended Rihanna's performance in the accompanying video as a "neon-hued, irresistibly smiley turn," noting how it embodied the song's trendy pop artifice and vibrant energy.[42] The song's dual music videos were nominated for International Video of the Year – Artist at the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards.[43]"Commercial performance
"Who's That Chick?" experienced moderate commercial success upon its release, particularly in Europe and on dance charts. In the United States, the song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 85 in December 2010, climbing to a peak of number 51 in January 2011. It performed better in the dance genre, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart for the week ending February 12, 2011.[44] The track topped several international charts, including number 1 on the Ultratop Wallonia chart in Belgium, the Slovakian IFPI chart, the UK Dance Chart, and the US Dance Club Songs chart. It also entered the top 5 in multiple European countries, such as Austria (number 4), Finland (number 5), France (number 5), Ireland (number 4), Norway (number 5), Spain (number 4), and Switzerland (number 4). In the United Kingdom, it peaked at number 6 on the Official Singles Chart and spent 36 weeks in the top 100.[45][5]| Country | Peak Position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 4 | Ö3 Austria Top 40 |
| Belgium (Wallonia) | 1 | Ultratop |
| Finland | 5 | Finnish Singles Chart |
| France | 5 | SNEP |
| Ireland | 4 | IRMA |
| Norway | 5 | VG-lista |
| Slovakia | 1 | IFPI Slovakia |
| Spain | 4 | PROMUSICAE |
| Switzerland | 4 | Swiss Music Charts |
| UK | 6 | Official Charts Company |
| US Dance Club Songs | 1 | Billboard |
| US Hot 100 | 51 | Billboard |