"Stay" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna from her seventh studio album Unapologetic (2012). Featuring guest vocals by Mikky Ekko, the song was released as the second single from the album on January 7, 2013. "Stay" was co-written by Mikky Ekko and Justin Parker. It is a pop and R&B ballad, featuring piano and guitar chords. The lyrical content regards the temptation and failure of resisting a true love. The song garnered a mostly positive response from music critics. They were divided in their opinion regarding the balladry, with most describing it as a standout track on the album, while a few labeled it as boring. However, critics were unified in their opinion of praising her vocal performance and emotion.
Upon the release of Unapologetic, "Stay" charted on multiple charts worldwide. Following its release as a single, it has reached the top five of both the UK Singles Chart and UK R&B Chart, and in Ireland and Scotland. It has also reached the top ten in France, Israel and New Zealand and the top twenty in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. It has also charted at number 57 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
The song's music video, directed by Sophie Muller, depicts Rihanna naked in a bathtub filled with cloudy water, while Mikky Ekko performs in a separate bathroom. Critics compared the vulnerability and raw emotion in the video to the song itself. Rihanna premiered "Stay" on Saturday Night Live in the United States, while she performed the song in the United Kingdom on the ninth series of The X Factor. The track was also included on the set list of the majority of her 777 Tour promotional tour dates, in support of the album. Rihanna and Mikky Ekko also performed "Stay" at the 2013 Grammy Awards.
sabato 16 febbraio 2013
Rihanna - Stay ft. Mikky Ekko (News)
"Stay" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna from her seventh studio album Unapologetic (2012). Featuring guest vocals by Mikky Ekko, the song was released as the second single from the album on January 7, 2013. "Stay" was co-written by Mikky Ekko and Justin Parker. It is a pop and R&B ballad, featuring piano and guitar chords. The lyrical content regards the temptation and failure of resisting a true love. The song garnered a mostly positive response from music critics. They were divided in their opinion regarding the balladry, with most describing it as a standout track on the album, while a few labeled it as boring. However, critics were unified in their opinion of praising her vocal performance and emotion.
Upon the release of Unapologetic, "Stay" charted on multiple charts worldwide. Following its release as a single, it has reached the top five of both the UK Singles Chart and UK R&B Chart, and in Ireland and Scotland. It has also reached the top ten in France, Israel and New Zealand and the top twenty in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. It has also charted at number 57 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
The song's music video, directed by Sophie Muller, depicts Rihanna naked in a bathtub filled with cloudy water, while Mikky Ekko performs in a separate bathroom. Critics compared the vulnerability and raw emotion in the video to the song itself. Rihanna premiered "Stay" on Saturday Night Live in the United States, while she performed the song in the United Kingdom on the ninth series of The X Factor. The track was also included on the set list of the majority of her 777 Tour promotional tour dates, in support of the album. Rihanna and Mikky Ekko also performed "Stay" at the 2013 Grammy Awards.
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