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==Background==
==Background==
[[File:Whitney Houston Welcome Heroes 7 cropped.JPEG|thumb|left|upright=0.60|Prior to signing a record deal with [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]], Rihanna performed covers of [[Whitney Houston]]{{'s}} (''pictured'') cover of "[[For the Love of You]]" for former Def Jam chairman [[Jay-Z]].<ref name="TheGuardian1"/><ref name="DailyMail1"/>]]
[[File:Whitney Houston Welcome Heroes 7 cropped.JPEG|thumb|left|upright=0.60|Prior to signing a record deal with [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]], Rihanna performed covers of [[Whitney Houston]]{{'s}} (''pictured'') cover of "[[For the Love of You]]" for former Def Jam chairman [[Jay-Z]].<ref name="TheGuardian1"/><ref name="DailyMail1"/>]]
Prior to signing a record deal with Def Jam Recordings, Rihanna was discovered in her home country of Barbados by American record producer Evan Rogers, who made the necessary arrangements for her to fly to New York. There, she recorded a collection of demos for a demo tape to be sent to record labels.<ref name="DailyMail1">{{cite news|last=Paton|first=Maureen|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-492706/The-dark-secret-raunchy-pop-sensation-Rihannas-past.html|title=The dark secret in raunchy pop sensation Rihanna's past|work=[[Daily Mail]]|publisher=[[Associated Newspapers Ltd]]|date=2007-11-21|accessdate=2011-07-09}}</ref> One of the demos recorded was that of "Pon de Replay", which was written and produced by Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers and Vada Nobles in 2004.<ref name="TheGuardian1"/><ref name="Allmusic1">{{cite web|last=Birchmeier|first=Jason|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/music-of-the-sun-r783863/credits|title=Music of the Sun – Rihanna|work=[[Allmusic]]|publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]]|accessdate=2011-09-24}}</ref> The first to respond to the demo tape was [[Jay-Z]], who had recently been appointed as president and CEO of [[Def Jam Recordings]], where Rihanna auditioned for him and music executive [[L.A. Reid]], in his office.<ref name="TheGuardian1">{{cite news|last=Patterson|first=Sylvia|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2007/aug/26/popandrock|title=Singing in the rain|work=[[The Guardian]]|publisher=Guardian News and Media|date=2007-08-27|accessdate=2011-09-24}}</ref><ref name="USAToday1">{{cite news|last=Jones|first=Steve|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2005-08-01-otv-rihanna_x.htm|title=Rihanna has her day in the sun|work=[[USA Today]]|publisher=[[Gannett Company]]|date=2005-08-01|accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> Looking back on the audition and meeting Jay-Z, Rihanna explained during an interview how she felt before walking into the room, saying: "That's when I really got nervous&nbsp;... I was like: 'Oh God, he's right there, I can't look, I can't look, I can't look!' I remember being extremely quiet. I was very shy. I was cold the entire time. I had butterflies. I'm sitting across from Jay-Z. Like, Jay-Zee. I was star-struck."<ref name="TheGuardian1"/> During the audition, Rihanna performed [[Whitney Houston]]{{'}}s cover of "[[For the Love of You]]", "Pon de Replay" and "The Last Time", the latter two of which would go on to be included on her debut album, ''Music of the Sun''.<ref name="TheGuardian1"/> Initially, Jay-Z was skeptical about signing Rihanna, because he felt "Pon de Replay" was too big for her, saying "when a song is that big, it's hard [for a new artist] to come back from. I don't sign songs, I sign artists".<ref name="Jay-ZPicks">{{cite web|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/yhif/jayz_picks/|title=Jay-Z's Picks: Teairra Mari, Rihanna, Ne-Yo|work=[[MTV]]|publisher=[[Viacom]]|accessdate=2011-09-24}}</ref> "Pon de Replay" was released via [[iTunes]] on July 26, 2005, through Def Jam Recordings.<ref name="iTunesEP">{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pon-de-replay-ep/id75429074|title=Pon de Replay – EP|work=[[iTunes]] (US)|publisher=[[Apple Inc]]|date=2005-07-26|accessdate=2011-09-24}}</ref>
Prior to signing a record deal with Def Jam Recordings, Rihanna was discovered in her home country of Barbados by American record producer Evan Rogers, who made the necessary arrangements for her to fly to New York. There, she recorded a collection of demos for a demo tape to be sent to record labels.<ref name="DailyMail1">{{cite news|last=Paton|first=Maureen|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-492706/The-dark-secret-raunchy-pop-sensation-Rihannas-past.html|title=The dark secret in raunchy pop sensation Rihanna's past|work=[[Daily Mail]]|publisher=[[Associated Newspapers Ltd]]|date=2007-11-21|accessdate=2011-07-09}}</ref> One of the demos recorded was that of "Pon de Replay", which was written and produced by Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers and Vada Nobles in 2004.<ref name="TheGuardian1"/><ref name="Allmusic1">{{cite web|last=Birchmeier|first=Jason|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/music-of-the-sun-r783863/credits|title=Music of the Sun – Rihanna|work=[[Allmusic]]|publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]]|accessdate=2011-09-24}}</ref> The first to respond to the demo tape was [[Jay-Z]], who had recently been appointed as president and CEO of [[Def Jam Recordings]], where Rihanna auditioned for him and music executive [[L.A. Reid]], in his office.<ref name="TheGuardian1">{{cite news|last=Patterson|first=Sylvia|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2007/aug/26/popandrock|title=Singing in the rain|work=[[The Guardian]]|publisher=Guardian News and Media|date=2007-08-27|accessdate=2011-09-24}}</ref><ref name="USAToday1">{{cite news|last=Jones|first=Steve|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2005-08-01-otv-rihanna_x.htm|title=Rihanna has her day in the sun|work=[[USA Today]]|publisher=[[Gannett Company]]|date=2005-08-01|accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> Looking back on the audition and meeting Jay-Z, Rihanna explained during an interview how she felt before walking into the room, saying: "That's when I really got nervous&nbsp;... I was like: 'Oh God, he's right there, I can't look, I can't look, I can't look!' I remember being extremely quiet. I was very shy. I was cold the entire time. I had butterflies. I'm sitting across from Jay-Z. Like, Jay-Zee. I was star-struck."<ref name="TheGuardian1"/> During the audition, Rihanna performed [[Whitney Houston]]{{'}}s cover of "[[For the Love of You]]", "Pon de Replay" and "The Last Time", the latter two of which would go on to be included on her debut album, ''Music of the Sun''.<ref name="TheGuardian1"/> Initially, Jay-Z was skeptical about signing Rihanna, because he felt "Pon de Replay" was too big for her, saying "when a song is that big, it's hard [for a new artist] to come back from. I don't sign songs, I sign artists".<ref name="Jay-ZPicks">{{cite web|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/yhif/jayz_picks/|title=Jay-Z's Picks: Teairra Mari, Rihanna, Ne-Yo|work=[[MTV]]|publisher=[[Viacom]]|accessdate=2011-09-24}}</ref> "Pon de Replay" was released via [[iTunes]] on July 26, 2005, through Def Jam Recordings.


==Composition==
==Composition==
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'''Radio Edit'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pon-de-replay-radio-edit-single/id113211325|title=Pon De Replay (Radio Edit) – Single|publisher=iTunes Store|accessdate=2011-09-25}}</ref>
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# "Pon de Replay" (Radio edit) – 3:34


'''CD single'''
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*{{cite web|url=http://www.coveralia.com/caratulas/Rihanna-Pon-De-Replay-(CD-Single)-Trasera.php|title=Pon De Replay (CD single) (Parte trasera) – by Rihanna|publisher=coveralia|accessdate=2012-02-13}}</ref>
# "Pon De Replay" (Radio Edit) – 3:34
# "Pon De Replay" (Radio Edit) – 3:34
# "Pon De Replay" (Elephant Man Remix) – 3:37
# "Pon De Replay" (Elephant Man Remix) – 3:37


'''CD maxi-single (European version)'''
'''CD maxi-single (European version)'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pon-Replay-Rihanna/dp/B000AMY07W|title=Pon De Replay [Single, Enhanced, Maxi]|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=2011-09-25}}</ref>
# "Pon de Replay" – 3:36
# "Pon de Replay" – 3:36
# "There's A Thug In My Life" – 3:34
# "There's A Thug In My Life" – 3:34
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'''German CD Single''
'''German CD Single'''<ref name="GermanRelease">{{cite web|url=http://music.barnesandnoble.com/Pon-de-Replay/Rihanna/e/602498847015|title=Pon de Replay [Germany CD]|publisher=[[Barnes & Noble]]|accessdate=2011-09-25}}</ref>
# "Pon de Replay" (Album Version)
# "Pon de Replay" (Album Version)
# "Pon de Replay" (Cotto's Replay Dub)
# "Pon de Replay" (Cotto's Replay Dub)


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'''iTunes EP'''
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# "Pon de Replay" (Pon De Club Play Version) – 7:32
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| May 24, 2005
| May 24, 2005
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|rowspan="20"|August 22, 2005
|rowspan="20"|August 22, 2005
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| rowspan="9"|[[Music download|Digital download]]
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|-
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|-
|-
! scope="row"| Belgium
! scope="row"| Belgium<ref>{{cite web|url= http://itunes.apple.com/be/album/pon-de-replay-single/id78846545|title=Pon de Replay – Single|publisher=[[iTunes]] Belgium|accessdate=2005-08-22}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| Brazil
! scope="row"| Brazil<ref>{{cite web|url= http://itunes.apple.com/br/album/pon-de-replay-single/id78846545|title=Pon de Replay – Single|publisher=[[iTunes]] Brazil|accessdate=2005-08-22}}</ref>
|-
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! scope="row"| Canada
! scope="row"| Canada<ref>{{cite web|url= http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/pon-de-replay-single/id78846545|title=Pon de Replay – Single|publisher=[[iTunes]] Canada|accessdate=2005-08-22}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| Denmark
! scope="row"| Denmark<ref>{{cite web|url= http://itunes.apple.com/dk/album/pon-de-replay-single/id78846545 |title=Pon de Replay – Single|publisher=[[iTunes]] Denmark|accessdate=2005-08-22}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| Finland
! scope="row"| Finland<ref>{{cite web|url= http://itunes.apple.com/fi/album/pon-de-replay-single/id78846545 |title=Pon de Replay – Single|publisher=[[iTunes]] Finland|accessdate=2005-08-22}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| France
! scope="row"| France<ref>{{cite web|url= http://itunes.apple.com/fr/album/pon-de-replay-single/id78846545 |title=Pon de Replay – Single|publisher=[[iTunes]] France|accessdate=2005-08-22}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"|Germany
! scope="row"|Germany<ref>{{cite web|url= http://itunes.apple.com/de/album/pon-de-replay-single/id78846545 |title=Pon de Replay – Single|publisher=[[iTunes]] Germany|accessdate=2005-08-22}}</ref>
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! scope="row"|Germany
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! scope="row"| Italy Italy
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|-
! scope="row"| Mexico
! scope="row"| Mexico<ref>{{cite web|url= http://itunes.apple.com/mx/album/pon-de-replay-single/id78846545 |title=Pon de Replay – Single|publisher=[[iTunes]] Mexico|accessdate=2005-08-22}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| Netherlands
! scope="row"| Netherlands<ref>{{cite web|url= http://itunes.apple.com/nl/album/pon-de-replay-single/id78846545 |title=Pon de Replay – Single|publisher=[[iTunes]] Netherlands|accessdate=2005-08-22}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| New Zealand
! scope="row"| New Zealand<ref>{{cite web|url= http://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/pon-de-replay-single/id78846545 |title=Pon de Replay – Single|publisher=[[iTunes]] New Zealand|accessdate=2005-08-22}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| Norway
! scope="row"| Norway<ref>{{cite web|url= http://itunes.apple.com/no/album/pon-de-replay-single/id78846545 |title=Pon de Replay – Single|publisher=[[iTunes]] Norway|accessdate=2005-08-22}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| Spain
! scope="row"| Spain<ref>{{cite web|url= http://itunes.apple.com/es/album/pon-de-replay-single/id78846545 |title=Pon de Replay – Single|publisher=[[iTunes]] Spain|accessdate=2005-08-22}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| Sweden
! scope="row"| Sweden<ref>{{cite web|url= http://itunes.apple.com/se/album/pon-de-replay-single/id78846545 |title=Pon de Replay – Single|publisher=[[iTunes]] Sweden|accessdate=2005-08-22}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| Switzerland
! scope="row"| Switzerland<ref>{{cite web|url= http://itunes.apple.com/de/alchm/pon-de-replay-single/id78846545 |title=Pon de Replay – Single|publisher=[[iTunes]] Switzerland|accessdate=2005-08-22}}{{dead link|date=April 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| United Kingdom
! scope="row"| United Kingdom<ref>{{cite web|url= http://itunes.apple.com/dgbalbum/pon-de-replay-single/id78846545 |title=Pon de Replay – Single|publisher=[[iTunes]] UK|accessdate=2005-08-22}}{{dead link|date=April 2012}}</ref>
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|-
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! scope="row"| United States
| August 26, 2005
| August 26, 2005
|-
|-
! scope="row"| France
! scope="row"| France<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.amazon.fr/Pon-Replay-Rihanna/dp/B000ANHGMW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1333898144&sr=8-3 |title= Pon De Replay (4 Mixes) (4 Tracks) [Single, Enhanced, Maxi]|publisher=amazon.fr|accessdate=2005-09-26}}</ref>
| September 26, 2005
| September 26, 2005
| Enhanced Remix CD single, Maxi
| Enhanced Remix CD single, Maxi
|-
|-
! scope="row"| United Kingdom
! scope="row"| United Kingdom<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pon-Replay-Rihanna/dp/B000ANHGMW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1333898144&sr=8-3 |title=Pon de Replay [Single, Enhanced, Maxi]|publisher=amazon.co.uk|accessdate=2005-10-15}}</ref>
| October 11, 2005
| October 11, 2005
| Enhanced CD single, Maxi
| Enhanced CD single, Maxi

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"Pon de Replay"
Song
B-side"There's a Thug in My Life"

"Pon de Replay" is a song recorded by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna, from her debut studio album Music of the Sun (2005). It was written and produced by Vada Nobles, Alisha "M'Jestie" Brooks, Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers. Her debut single, 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 and R&B song. 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, one of Barbados' two official languages.

"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 Hot Dance Club Songs chart. It also reached number two on both the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and the UK Singles Chart, whilst achieving top five positions in eight other countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, and Switzerland. It was certified two times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America denoting shipments of over 2,000,000 copies. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Little X, and features Rihanna in a club with her friends, who ask the DJ to play their favorite song repeatedly.

Background

Prior to signing a record deal with Def Jam, Rihanna performed covers of Whitney Houston's (pictured) cover of "For the Love of You" for former Def Jam chairman Jay-Z.[1][2]

Prior to signing a record deal with Def Jam Recordings, Rihanna was discovered in her home country of Barbados by American record producer Evan Rogers, who made the necessary arrangements for her to fly to New York. There, she recorded a collection of demos for a demo tape to be sent to record labels.[2] One of the demos recorded was that of "Pon de Replay", which was written and produced by Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers and Vada Nobles in 2004.[1][3] The first to respond to the demo tape was Jay-Z, who had recently been appointed as president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, where Rihanna auditioned for him and music executive L.A. Reid, in his office.[1][4] Looking back on the audition and meeting Jay-Z, Rihanna explained during an interview how she felt before walking into the room, saying: "That's when I really got nervous ... I was like: 'Oh God, he's right there, I can't look, I can't look, I can't look!' I remember being extremely quiet. I was very shy. I was cold the entire time. I had butterflies. I'm sitting across from Jay-Z. Like, Jay-Zee. I was star-struck."[1] During the audition, Rihanna performed Whitney Houston's cover of "For the Love of You", "Pon de Replay" and "The Last Time", the latter two of which would go on to be included on her debut album, Music of the Sun.[1] Initially, Jay-Z was skeptical about signing Rihanna, because he felt "Pon de Replay" was too big for her, saying "when a song is that big, it's hard [for a new artist] to come back from. I don't sign songs, I sign artists".[5] "Pon de Replay" was released via iTunes on July 26, 2005, through Def Jam Recordings.

Composition

"Pon de Replay" is a dance-pop and R&B song,[3] which infuses a reggae style.[6] According to the digital music sheet published at musicnotes.com, the song is written in the key of F-sharp minor and is set in common time with a moderated dance groove, with a metronome of 100 beats per minute.[6] Rihanna's vocal range in the song spans from the low note of F♯3 to the high note of C♯5.[6] Lyrically, the song is about asking the DJ to play the protagonist's favorite song, as well as the fulfillment of dancing in a club.[7] Doug Rule of Metro Weekly commented on the lyric "Hey Mr. DJ, won't you turn the music up?" and that it follows in the footsteps of recent songs which also incorporated "Hey Mr. DJ", including Madonna's "Music" and Jennifer Lopez's "Play".[7]

Rihanna — "Pon de Replay"
A 25 second sample of "Pon de Replay" featuring Rihanna singing part of the chorus and part of the pre-chorus, where she tells the DJ to keep playing the song she wants to listen to.[7][8]
Problems playing this file? See media help.

In an interview with Kidzworld, Rihanna explained the lyrical content of the song, saying: "It's just language that we speak in Barbados. It's broken English. Pon is on, de means the, so it's just basically telling the DJ to put my song on the replay."[8] Jason Birchmeier of Allmusic wrote about the songs composition and musical influences, "[Pon de Replay] is driven by booming dancehall-lite beats and a reggae vocal cadence (and title spelling), it's a simple dance-pop song at its core, with standard English-language singing as well as a can't-miss singalong hook."[9] Barry Walters of Rolling Stone also commented on the song's composition and concurred with Birchmeier's opinions of the song, writing that the song is "a poppy piece of dancehall reggae with slapping, syncopated beats recalling big-band jazz".[10]

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine praised the song, and compared it to Beyoncé Knowles's 2003 chart topper "Baby Boy", because of how both songs feature "a dancehall-pop mixture".[11] Bill Lamb of About.com gave the song four out of a possible five stars, and praised Rihanna's debut single as well as the singer herself, writing that Rihanna is "a star in the making and this catchy dance tune will get her noticed. It sounds great dancing on a warm summer evening or blasting from the car stereo."[12] Lamb continued to write that the song is "hypnotically catchy", and that her voice shows that she is capable of being able to provide variety in her vocal performances, and that the "exotic island beat feel" works to the song's advantage.[12] On the other hand, Lamb criticised the lyrics stating they did not make the listener feel intellectually challenged or provoke thought as to what the song means.[12]

Chart performance

"Pon de Replay" was barred from the number one position on the US Billboard Hot 100 by Mariah Carey's (pictured) "We Belong Together", which spent a total of 14 non-consecutive weeks at number one.[13]

In the United States, "Pon de Replay" ascended into the top ten of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart at number nine on the issue dated July 16, 2005, and became the "Greatest Airplay Gainer" that week.[14] In the issue dated July 30, 2005, the song peaked at number two on the Hot 100, being held off of the top spot by Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together", which spent a total of 14 non-consecutive weeks at number one.[13][15] "Pon de Replay" spent a total of 12 weeks inside the top ten of the Hot 100 and 23 weeks on the chart in total.[16][17] The song also peaked at number one the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs and Digital Songs charts,[16] number two on the US Pop Songs chart,[16] and 24 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[16] The song was also certified two times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on December 19, 2012, denoting shipments of over 2,000,000 copies.[18] In New Zealand, the song debuted at number 37 on the New Zealand Singles Chart on August 15, 2005, and peaked at number one in its ninth week on the chart, after having been locked at number two for four weeks previous.[19] The song spent a total of seven weeks inside the top five chart positions and 16 weeks on the chart in total.[19] In Australia, "Pon de Replay" debuted at number 13 on the Australian Singles Chart on September 25, 2005, and peaked at number six in its ninth week on the chart.[20] The song spent a total of 10 weeks in the top ten chart positions and twenty-two weeks on the chart in total[20] and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association, denoting shipments of over 70,000 copies.[21]

Elsewhere, the song achieved moderate commercial success in Europe, peaking inside the top ten of eight different charts. In Switzerland, the song debuted at number eight on the Swiss Music Charts on September 11, 2005, and peaked at number three for three consecutive weeks.[22] The song spent a total of 41 weeks on the chart.[22] The song also debuted at number four on the Norwegian Singles Chart and peaked at number three in its fifth week; the song spent a total of 15 weeks on the chart.[23] "Pon de Replay" also peaked inside the top five in Denmark, Austria and Sweden, peaking at numbers four, five and five, respectively.[24][25][26] "Pon de Replay" also peaked inside the top ten in Italy and Finland, peaking at numbers six and eight, respectively.[27][28] However, the song was less successful in other territories, peaking at number 15 in The Netherlands[29] and number 18 in France and Spain, respectively.[30][31] In the United Kingdom, "Pon de Replay" debuted and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart on September 3, 2005, behind Oasis's "The Importance of Being Idle", which debuted at number one.[32] The song stayed at the number two position for a further week, and stayed inside the top ten for four weeks.[33][34]

Music video

The music video for "Pon de Replay" was directed by Little X.[35] The video is set in a nightclub[36] and begins with Rihanna and two of her friends arriving at a nightclub where the atmosphere appears lackluster; due to the low volume of the music (referencing the song's lyrics), the people in the club seem bored and are not dancing. Subsequently, Rihanna vows to make the DJ turn up the music, thus stepping up onto a platform, wearing a silver belly top with baggy jeans, beginning to perform to the song, causing the DJ, played by DJ Cipha Sounds, to turn the music up. With this, the people previously bored now begin dancing to Rihanna's track, including Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall, who also makes a cameo appearance.[37] Scenes of people dancing in the club are shown, with intercut images being juxtaposed of Rihanna leaning against a wall with the word "Bar" in LED lights. She dons a light blue short dress, singing to the lyrics of the song. Rihanna can be seen belly dancing on the stage, with neon green laser lights broadcast above her. After Rihanna gets the crowd moving, she runs off of the platform onto a dance floor, where the crowd later join her. The video's final scenes show the people in the club all gathered on the middle of the dance floor, performing various dance moves. These include a line of people featuring Rihanna, and male performers who make a human bicycle from their bodies.[38]

Usage in media

In 2005, "Pon de Replay" was used in two Entourage episodes[39][40] and in the episode "Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner" of Veronica Mars.[41][42] In 2006, the song was featured in The Hills' first episode[43] and Rihanna later performed it in the episode "The Real McCoy" of Las Vegas.[44] A remix of the song was used in Hellcats.[45] In 2012, "Pon de Replay" appeared in the series finale of Gossip Girl.[46]

Track listing

Charts and certifications

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States May 24, 2005 Vinyl single Def Jam Recordings
Australia August 22, 2005 Digital download
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Germany CD single, Maxi
Ireland Ireland
Italy Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States August 26, 2005
France September 26, 2005 Enhanced Remix CD single, Maxi
United Kingdom October 11, 2005 Enhanced CD single, Maxi

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