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==Music video==
==Music video==
The director of the video is [[Anthony Mandler]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2009/11/02/tracklisting-rihanna-rated-r/ |title=Tracklisting: Rihanna – ‘Rated R’ |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date= |accessdate=2009-11-13}}</ref> Filming of "Russian Roulette" started on October 23, 2009.
The director of the video is [[Anthony Mandler]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2009/11/02/tracklisting-rihanna-rated-r/ |title=Tracklisting: Rihanna – ‘Rated R’ |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date= |accessdate=2009-11-13}}</ref> Filming of "Russian Roulette" started on October 23, 2009.
Filming took two full days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rihannanow.com/videos.htm |title=RIHANNA: Videos |publisher=Rihannanow.com |date= |accessdate=2009-12-01}}</ref>.
Filming took two full days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rihannanow.com/videos.htm |title=RIHANNA: Videos |publisher=Rihannanow.com |date= |accessdate=2009-12-01}}</ref>. The video shows Rihanna in different embarrasing and riskful actions, like being hasty by a car, being shot...


==Live performances==
==Live performances==

Revision as of 22:43, 22 January 2010

"Russian Roulette"
Song

"Russian Roulette" is a song performed by Barbadian singer Rihanna.[5] Written and produced by Ne-Yo and Chuck Harmony, the song serves as the lead single from Rihanna's fourth studio album Rated R.[2][4][5][6] It premiered on radio October 20, 2009.[7]

Background

On October 15, the phrase "The Wait Is Over. Nov 23 09" was posted on Rihanna's official website,[8] and was joined the next day by a countdown timer.[9]

Critical reception

Upon release, "Russian Roulette" received positive reviews for Rihanna's vocal performance and choice of lyrics. Todd Martens of the Los Angeles Times described "Rihanna's command performance" as "[a] midtempo song without overbearing production, the single belongs all to Rihanna, and she makes the best of it -- a bit icy, a tad fearless, with the vocal strength to keep the orchestral flourishes at bay."[10] MTV News stated "it retains the same sort of attitude and atmosphere that has made Rihanna such a definitive artist."[11] Simon Vozick-Levinson of Entertainment Weekly said that Rihanna took some risks with this track, and "those risks absolutely pay off. Rihanna is in fine vocal form throughout, and Ne-Yo’s songwriting is economical and evocative per usual."[12]

Chart performance

The song debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at 100 on November 7, 2009 and gained its peak just two weeks later of 9, becoming Rihanna's twelfth Top 10 hit in the country. It also debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and peaked at 49. It made its debut at Number 36 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Songs, and climbed to 23 the next week. It peaked at Number 9 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song debuted in Australia at 11 on the ARIA Singles Charts on the week of November 16, 2009, making it her eleventh top twenty entry in Australia.[13]

"Russian Roulette" entered the UK Singles Chart at Number 6 on November 29, 2009. The following week, it rose to Number 2, giving Rihanna her 11th top five hit in the and her 11th top 10 hit in the country. On The Big Top 40 chart, the song peaked at Number 1 on December 6, 2009. Also on the same date, it reached Number 1 on the UK R&B Chart. The song has become a worldwide hit peaking within the Top 10 in every country that it has been released.

Music video

The director of the video is Anthony Mandler.[14] Filming of "Russian Roulette" started on October 23, 2009. Filming took two full days.[15]. The video shows Rihanna in different embarrasing and riskful actions, like being hasty by a car, being shot...

Live performances

She was to perform the song on The X Factor on November 29, 2009[16].

Track listing

Promo CD single / German CD Single[17] / UK CD Single[18]
  1. "Russian Roulette" (Main) — 3:48
  2. "Russian Roulette" (Instrumental) — 3:48

Charts

Preceded by
"Sometimes" by Donkeyboy
 Norwegian Singles Chart number one single
21 November, 2009 		Succeeded by
"Sometimes" by Donkeyboy
Preceded by UK R&B Chart number-one single
6 December, 2009 - 26 December, 2009 		Succeeded by
UK Download Chart number-one single
6 December, 2009 - 12 December, 2009 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
"Nie mogę Cię zapomnieć" by Agnieszka Chylińska
 Polish Singles Chart number-one single
10 January, 2010 - 		Incumbent
Preceded by Spanish Los 40 Principales number-one single
16 January, 2010 - 		Incumbent
Preceded by Swiss Singles Chart number-one single
17 January, 2010 - 24 January, 2010 		Succeeded by

Release history

Country Date Label Format
Worldwide October 20, 2009[7] Universal Music Radio
United States October 27, 2009[23] Def Jam Recordings Radio
November 3, 2009[24] Digital download
Germany November 13, 2009[25] CD single
United Kingdom November 16, 2009[26] Mercury

References

  1. ^ "Russian Roulette » Overview". All Music. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
  2. ^ a b "Rihanna reveals new single, 'Russian Roulette'". Los Angeles Times. News Corporation. October 20, 2009.
  3. ^ Guha, Rohin (October 21, 2009). "Rihanna's "Russian Roulette": The Perfect Comeback". BlackBook Magazine. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
  4. ^ a b "Rihanna's New Album Is 'Rated R'". Billboard.com. October 20, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
  5. ^ a b "Rihanna Teams With Ne-Yo For Ominous "Rated R" Single "Russian Roulette"". Rolling Stone. October 20, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
  6. ^ Vena, Jocelyn (October 21, 2009). "Rihanna May Have Released 'Russian Roulette' For 'Shock Value,' Producer Says". MTV. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
  7. ^ a b Cochrane, Greg (October 20, 2009). "Rihanna track gets worldwide premiere". BBC. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
  8. ^ "Is Rihanna Releasing A New Album On November 25?". MTV. October 13, 2009. Retrieved October 14, 2009.
  9. ^ Vena, Jocelyn (October 19, 2009). "Is Rihanna Releasing A New Single Tomorrow?". MTV. Retrieved October 19, 2009.
  10. ^ Martens, Todd (October 20, 2009). "Rihanna reveals new single, 'Russian Roulette'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  11. ^ "Is Rihanna's 'Russian Roulette' A Keeper? The Oh Snap! Poll » MTV Newsroom". Newsroom.mtv.com. 2009-10-20. Retrieved 2009-10-25.
  12. ^ Charlie, Hollywood (2010-09-22). "The Truth Behind Rihanna's "Extreme" Album Cover". Heyman Hustle - Crave Online. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
  13. ^ "ARIA Charts Chartifacts Nov 16 2009". aria charts. Retrieved 2009-11-20.
  14. ^ "Tracklisting: Rihanna – 'Rated R'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
  15. ^ "RIHANNA: Videos". Rihannanow.com. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
  16. ^ "Rihanna has 'X Factor'". Yahoo Music. 2009-11-06. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
  17. ^ "Russian Roulette (2-Track): Rihanna: Amazon.de: Musik". Amazon.de. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
  18. ^ "Russian Roulette (UK CD): Rihanna: hmv.com". hmv.com. Retrieved 2009-12-30.
  19. ^ "Rihanna Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  20. ^ "Czech Republic IFPI Airpaly Chart". IFPI. Retrieved 2009-12-13.
  21. ^ "Russian Roulette - Rihanna". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved January 14, 2010.
  22. ^ http://aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-top-100-singles-2009.htm
  23. ^ "®R&R :: Going For Adds™ :: CHR/Top 40". Radio & Records.
  24. ^ "iTunes Store". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
  25. ^ "Rihanna - Produktdetails - Russian Roulette - (CD Single)". Rihanna.de. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
  26. ^ "hmv.com: music: Russian Rouletter (2009)". HMV.com.
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