A 2007 Rihanna single featuring Jay-Z, with a "ella ella" chorus refrain that became one of the most recognizable pop phrases of its era.
Composition
Umbrella was written by The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, Kuk Harrell, and Jay-Z, who also features on the opening rap verse. The hook’s repeated “ella” syllable was originated during the song’s chorus development.
Reception
Released as the lead single from “Good Girl Gone Bad” in March 2007, the song reached number one in over a dozen countries and held the UK Singles Chart at number one for ten weeks during a rainy summer in Britain.
Legacy
The song won the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 2008 ceremony. It established Rihanna’s transition from R&B-focused early career to global pop stardom and influenced subsequent late-2000s pop production.
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