Talk That Talk is the sixth
studio album by
Barbadian recording artist
Rihanna. It was released on November 18, 2011, by
Def Jam Recordings and SRP Records. In 2011, Rihanna decided to re-release her previous studio album
Loud (2010), however she revealed that the idea had been scrapped and she would instead release her sixth studio album. The album was recorded between February and November 2011, predominantly during Rihanna's
Loud Tour. As executive producer, Rihanna enlisted a wide range of producers including
Alex da Kid,
Mr. Bangladesh,
Calvin Harris,
Chase & Status, Cirkut, Da Internz,
Dr. Luke,
Ester Dean,
Gareth McGrillen,
Hit-Boy,
No I.D.,
Priscilla Renea,
Rob Swire,
StarGate,
The-Dream. Musically,
Talk That Talk follows in the same vein as
Loud.
Talk That Talk is a
dance-oriented
pop/
R&B crossover album that incorporates elements of
hip hop,
dubstep,
electronic and
house music. The album also continues to have subtle
dancehall genres, whilst "Talk That Talk"'s lyrical content and themes revolve around a nihilist romantic and lascivious lover.