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"Diamonds"
Song

"Diamonds" is a song recorded by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna for her upcoming seventh studio album Unapologetic (2012). It was written by Sia Furler in collaboration with Benjamin "Benny Blanco" Levin, Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen. It was produced by Blanco, as well as Eriksen and Hermansen under their production name StarGate. "Diamonds" premiered on September 26, 2012, during the Elvis Duran and the Morning Show and it was released the following day. Def Jam Recordings solicited the single to contemporary hit radio in the United States on October 2. "Diamonds" is a mid-tempo pop ballad with influences of electronic and soul music. The song is a departure from themes of "unhealthy relationships" that are evident in Rihanna's previous singles.[1]

Critical reception for "Diamonds" was generally mixed; some reviewers complimented Rihanna's different musical direction, while others criticized its production. "Diamonds" peaked at number one in France, Germany, Scotland and the United Kingdom, and reached top-ten positions in nineteen other countries, including Australia, Canada, Italy, New Zealand and Spain. The song reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

Background

Writing and production

Australian singer-songwritter Sia Furler co-wrote the song alongside StarGate and Benny Blanco.

American songwriter and record producer Benjamin "Benny Blanco" Levin convened with StarGate (Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen) in 2012 at a studio in New York City to create new material, including a song for Rihanna.[2] StarGate has worked with Rihanna previously and produced some of her previous singles including "Don't Stop the Music" (Good Girl Gone Bad, 2007) and "Only Girl (In the World)" (Loud, 2010).[3] According to Blanco, one day they went in the studio with an idea to create something "Kanye [West] could rap over", something that "wasn't Rihanna" sounding. He further elaborated, "we weren’t thinking of Rihanna at all and then it's the one that we weren’t thinking Rihanna, is the one that turned into the Rihanna record...But that’s how it always happens like with me, when I'm really thinking, 'Yo, you got to make this hit right now, we got to make the first single right now.'"[2] They made the record first, followed by its beat. Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler later joined them and wrote the lyrics for "Diamonds". After the song was completed, they wanted to play it to Rihanna, however, Blanco was skeptical about its reaction towards the song, having in mind its slower nature. After StarGate played it to Rihanna, they called Blanco from London and told him that she likes the song, "'She's flippin' out. She played it like seven times in a row. It’s her favorite song."[2] He further elaborated that they had to finish the mixing and mastering the song with Rihanna's vocals within the last days prior its release, which according to him it was "crazy and amazing".[2]

Release and artwork

Rihanna began working on the sound for her seventh studio album in March 2012.[4] On September 12, 2012, Def Jam France announced via Twitter that Rihanna would release a new single the upcoming week while her seventh studio album is scheduled to be released in November 2012. However, the tweet was shortly deleted and replaced with another clarifying that "more information will be made available tomorrow, Thursday, September 13".[5]

Right after her performance at the iHeartRadio music festival in September 2012, Rihanna revealed that her single "Diamonds" would be released the same month.[6] She described the track as "happy and hippy rather than dancey", elaborating: "It's laid-back but it's hopeful. It's a record that... gives me such a great feeling when I listen to it. The lyrics are very hopeful and positive, but it's about love."[6] The cover artwork for the song was revealed on September 24, 2012, and features Rihanna rolling diamonds in a manner suggestive of making a joint.[7][8] On September 26, 2012, Rihanna posted the full lyrics of the song in PDF format on her official website Rihanna7.com.[9] "Diamonds" premiered the same day on the Elvis Duran and the Morning Show[10] and it was released the following day.[11] Def Jam Recordings solicited the single to contemporary hit radio in the United States on October 2.[12]

Composition

"Diamonds" is a mid-tempo ballad which uses electronic, soul music and pop,[13][14] and has a length of three minutes and 45 seconds.[16][3][15] It features drums, heavy synthesizers, a 1980s backbeat, orchestral sounds and electronic rhythms accompanied with Rihanna's vocal performance.[16][17][18][19] According to the digital sheet music published by EMI Music Publishing, "Diamonds" is written in the key of B minor and set in common time signature, with a moderately slow groove.[20] Rihanna's vocals span from the low note of F3 to the high note of F5.[20] Rolling Stone's reviewer wrote that "the track's production mainly stays out of Rihanna's way, letting the pop star build hooks with layers of her voice."[19] The song makes a lyrical departure from Rihanna's recurring theme of an unhealthy relationship,[1] and contains a prominent concept of love.[21]

The first verse introduces the concept of the song: "Find light in the beautiful sea / I choose to be happy / You and I, you and I / We're like diamonds in the sky." The title is a simile which is also present during the music: "So shine bright, tonight, you and I / We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky / Eye to eye, so alive."[22] According to Glenn Yoder of The Boston Globe, with lyrics like "I choose to be happy" and "We're like diamonds in the sky," the single shows a new side of the singer that the public usually doesn't see.[1] James Montgomery of MTV News commented that she embraces the positivity and fulfillment of a realized relationship which can be seen during the lines, "When you hold me, I'm alive" and admits "I knew that we'd become one right away".[23] Lindsay DiMattina of Hollywood.com concluded that it's as Rihanna is crying out for her lover when she sings lines like, "When you hold me, I'm alive," or "At first sight I felt the energy of sun rays / I saw the life inside your-eyes."[24] Herald Sun noted that the lyrics were most likely inspired by Rihanna's private life.[25]

Critical reception

Music critics were divided on "Diamonds". Robert Copsey of Digital Spy gave the song a four out of five star rating, praising Rihanna's direction towards a "softer and more prolific edge".[26] Carl Williot of Idolator applauded the song's production as "a pleasing lightness", in addition to Rihanna's vocals as "slightly different timbre".[27] Brittany Lewis of GlobalGrind called "Diamonds" a catchy song, and noted its potential to give Rihanna another hit.[28] Glenn Gamboa of Newsday commented that although it did not sound like a "hit-you-over-the-head smash", the lyrical content of the song depicts the singer's "personal shift".[29] According to James Montgomery of MTV News although "Diamonds" is a mid-tempo song, it is more positive than Rihanna's previous singles including "We Found Love" and "Where Have You Been".[23] Lindsey DiMattina of Hollywood.com praised Rihanna's vocals on the song as stronger than ever.[24] Contactmusic.com described it as a "laid-back track", and suggested that the lyrical content pertained to her former boyfriend Chris Brown.[30] However, Jim Farber of Daily News felt that the song was "not as haunting as it longs to be", and was unfavorable of its lack of "mystery".[3] Bill Lamb of About.com gave the song three and half out of five stars and concluded that although it sounds different than Rihanna's previous songs and features her "full-throated" vocals, "Diamonds" sounds unfinished and features overdone repetition.[31] Kevin Blair of Irish Independent regarded it as a "chugging, faintly misty-eyed, middle of the road pop song".[32] He panned it as not being a "muscular dance workout" similar to her previous singles "We Found Love" and "Only Girl (In the World)", or a "smooth" R&B song such as "Take a Bow".[32] Chris Richards of The Washington Post criticized the song as a "power ballad without much power".[33]

Commercial performance

"Diamonds" made its first chart appearance in Ireland on September 27, 2012, where it debuted at number 17.[34] It has since peaked at number four.[34] The single debuted at number one in the United Kingdom with over 105,000 copies sold, giving Rihanna her sixth UK number-one single as a solo artist and seventh overall.[35] The song also debuted at number-one in France, becoming her fourth number-one single in that country.[36] Elsewhere in Europe, the song has peaked within the top-five in Denmark,[37] the Netherlands,[38] and Norway.[39] "Diamonds" debuted at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 with sales of 133,000. In its second week "Diamonds" slipped to number 18 and stayed at number 28 on the Radio Songs Chart and number nine on the Digital Songs Chart. In it's third week it rose to number 11 on the Hot 100. "Diamonds" debuted at number eight on the Australian Singles Chart, becoming the second-highest debut for that week.[40] The song debuted at number five in New Zealand, giving Rihanna her 23rd top-five hit in the country.[41]

Music video

Rihanna began shooting the music video for "Diamonds" on October 21, 2012 in Los Angeles.[23] It was directed by her regular collaborator Anthony Mandler, who previously directed Rihanna's music videos for "Russian Roulette" (2009) and "Man Down" (2011).[23] Photographs of the production were leaked on the same day; on them, Rihanna is seen wearing a white and black dress as she stands in front of a fire and looks into the camera. Ethan Sacks of New York Daily News wrote, "Rihanna looked like a gem on the set of her video shoot."[42]

Format and track listing

  • Digital download[11]
  1. "Diamonds" – 3:45
  1. "Diamonds" – 3:45
  2. "Diamonds" (Bimbo Jones Vocal Remix) – 6:16

Charts and certifications

Radio and release history

Country Date Format Label
Canada[73] September 27, 2012 Digital download The Island Def Jam Music Group
Mexico[74]
United States[11]
Argentina[75] September 28, 2012
Australia[76]
Austria[77]
Brazil[78]
Czech Republic[79]
Denmark[80]
Ecuador[81]
Finland[82]
France[83]
Germany[84]
Hungary[85]
Italy[86]
Japan[87]
Netherlands[88]
New Zealand[89]
Norway[90]
Portugal[91]
Spain[92]
Sweden[93]
Switzerland[94]
United Kingdom[95] September 30, 2012
Italy[96] Contemporary hit radio
United States[12] October 2, 2012
Germany[43] November 5, 2012 CD single

See also

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