Hard

Jeezy, Young Jeezy, Rihanna

About Hard

"Hard" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna from her fourth studio album, Rated R (2009). The song features a guest verse from American rapper Young Jeezy, credited only as "Jeezy" on the album. The artists co-wrote the song with its producers, The-Dream and Tricky Stewart. "Hard" was sent to radio by Def Jam Recordings on November 10, 2009, as the second United States single from Rated R. It is a hip hop song and features military horns, hissing synthesizers, sharp beats and piano chords. The song became Rihanna's thirteenth top ten single on the US Billboard Hot 100, matching Beyoncé as the female artist with the most US top ten songs since 2000. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. An accompanying music video, directed by Melina Matsoukas, was filmed in Los Angeles in December 2009. In the video, Rihanna commands an army while clothed in stylized military costumes. After the video premiere, the song charted in Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Rihanna performed "Hard" at Jay-Z's concert at UCLA Pauley Pavilion and at the 2009 American Music Awards. The song was also included on the set lists of the Last Girl on Earth Tour (2010–11) and the Loud Tour (2011). 


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Yeah, yeah, yeah (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (Ah yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ah yeah, yeah, yeah (Ah yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah, yeah
Ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah, yeah

They can say whatever, I'ma do whatever
No pain is forever, yup, you know this
Tougher than a lion, ain't no need in tryin'
I live where the sky ends, yup, you know this
Never lyin', truth teller
That Rihanna reign, just won't let up
All black on, blacked out shades
blacked out Maybach
I'ma rock this shit like fashion, as in
Goin' til they say stop
And my runway never looked so clear
But the hottest bitch in heels right here
No fear, and while you getting your cry on, I'm getting my fly on
Sincere, I see you aiming at my pedestal, 
I betta let ya' know

That I, I, I, I'm so hard (So hard) ah yeah, yeah, yeah, 
I'm so hard, (Too hard) that I, I, I, 
I'm so hard,(So hard) ah yeah, yeah, yeah, 
I'm so hard (Too hard) that I, I, I, 
I'm so hard (So hard) ah, yeah, yeah, yeah, 
I'm so hard (Too hard)
So hard, so hard, so hard, so hard

Ah yeah, yeah, yeah that Rihanna reign just won't let up
Ah yeah, yeah, yeah that Rihanna reign just won't let up
Ah yeah, yeah, yeah that Rihanna reign just won't let up
So hard, so hard, so hard, so hard

All up on it, know you wanna clone it
Ain't like me, that chick too phony
Ride this beat, beat, beat like a pony
Meet me at the top (Top, top) Gettin' loaded
Who think they test me now
Run through your town, I shut it down
Brilliant, resilient
Fan mail from 27 million
And I want it all
It's gonna take more than that, hope that ain't all you got
I need it all
The money, the fame, the cars, the clothes
I can't just let you run up on me like that (All on me like that) yeah
I see you aiming at my pedestal
So I think I gotta let ya' know

That I, I, I, I'm so hard (So hard) ah yeah, yeah, yeah, 
I'm so hard, (Too hard) that I, I, I, 
I'm so hard,(So hard) ah yeah, yeah, yeah, 
I'm so hard (Too hard) that I, I, I, 
I'm so hard (So hard) ah, yeah, yeah, yeah, 
I'm so hard (Too hard)
So hard, so hard, so hard, so hard

Go hard or go home
Back to your residence
Soon the red dogs will give the block back to the presidents
I used to run my own block like Obama did
You ain't gotta believe me, go ask my momma then
You couldn't even come in my room, it smelled like a kilo
Looked like me and two of my boys playing casino
Trying to sell they peeping my bag they can't afford it
Tell 'em to give me back my swag, they tryin' to clone me
See my Louis tux, Louis flag, Louis frames, Louis belt
What that make me, Louis Mane?
I'm in an all white party wearin' all black
With my new black watch call it the heart attack
Cardiac arrest, cardiac a wrist
Yeah, they say they're hard
They ain't hard as this
Hard! The one word describes me, if I wasn't doin' this
You know where I be, too hard

Where dem girls talkin' trash, where dem girls talkin' trash
Where they at, where they at, where they at?
Where dem bloggers at, where dem bloggers at
Where they at, where they at, where they at?
Where your lighters at, where your lighters at
Where they at, where they at, where they at?
So hard, so hard, so hard, so hard

That I, I, I, I'm so hard yeah, yeah, yeah, 
I'm so hard, that I, I, I, 
I'm so hard,(So hard) yeah, yeah, yeah, 
I'm so hard (Too hard)
So hard, so hard,(So hard) so hard, so hard (Too hard)
That I, I, I

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Young Jeezy

Jay Wayne Jenkins (born October 12, 1977), better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is a member of the hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America (USDA) and a former member of BMF (Black Mafia Family). He began his career in 2001 under an independent label and joined Boyz 'N Da Hood in 2005, the same year his solo major label debut Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 was released. Its single "Soul Survivor", which featured Akon, became a top-ten hit in the US. more »

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Written by: Christopher A. Stewart, Terius Youngdell Nash, Jay W. Jenkins, Robyn R. Fenty

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

COLLABORATION
"Hard" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her fourth studio album, "Rated R" (2009), and it features American rapper Young Jeezy.
WRITING & PRODUCTION
The song was written by Rihanna, Terius "The-Dream" Nash, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, and Jay "Young Jeezy" Jenkins, and it was produced by The-Dream and Tricky.
RELEASE DATE
"Hard" was sent to U.S. radio stations on November 10, 2009, as the second single off of the album.
GENRE
The musical style of "Hard" typically fits under the hip hop and R&B genres.
LYRICAL THEME
The song's lyrics revolve around the theme of posturing toughness, with Rihanna talking about various aspects of her life that show her strength.
CHART PERFORMANCE
"Hard" peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Rihanna's 13th top-ten song and Jeezy's first as a featured artist.
MUSIC VIDEO
The music video features Rihanna in various roles showcasing her strength and toughness, including as a military commander. The visual representation was applauded by critics for its strong feminist message.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Rihanna has performed "Hard" on several occasions including her 2011 Loud Tour, where she was received with great audience response.
CRITICAL RECEPTION
Critics were generally positive about "Hard", praising the collaboration between Rihanna and Young Jeezy and complimenting its strong, vigorous vibe.
AWARDS
Despite not winning any awards, "Hard" received a nomination for "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011.
CERTIFICATIONS
As of 2012, the single had sold over two million copies in the United States, earning a double platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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