In late 2010, pop royalty underwent a seismic shift when Rihanna unleashed her iconic fifth studio album, Loud, trading dark subtexts for a vibrant, flame-red aesthetic. The undeniable crown jewel of this era was "What's My Name?", a seductive blend of island-infused R&B and reggae-pop featuring a rising hip-hop powerhouse named Drake. Their electrifying dynamic transformed playful studio flirtation into an absolute dancefloor juggernaut, anchored by that unforgettable, hypnotic chant: "Ooh na na, what's my name?"
Historically, the track achieved a mind-bending chart anomaly. It rocketed to Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 before the album's lead single, "Only Girl (In the World)," reached the top spot—a ultra-rare feat in pop history! The song’s music video, set against the cozy backdrop of a sun-drenched Lower East Side bodega, immortalized the dynamic kinetic chemistry between the two megastars.
Time Capsule (2010): When this duet dominated the airwaves, the global cultural landscape was shifting into overdrive. Steve Jobs had just unveiled the very first iPad, Instagram was launched to revolutionize social media forever, and stadiums worldwide echoed with the infamous drone of vuvuzelas during South Africa's historic FIFA World Cup.
Published on November 12, 2010, Rihanna - What's My Name? ft. Drake currently holds the #217 spot in our global rankings with 1,168,926,894 total views and a steady daily growth of approximately 281,823 views.