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"Where Have You Been" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna, from her sixth studio album, Talk That Talk (2011) serving as the fifth single. The song was written by Ester Dean, Geoff Mack, Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, Henry "Cirkut" Walter, and Calvin Harris, with production handled by the latter three. "Where Have You Been" was released as the third international single from the album on May 8, 2012. The track is a dance-pop and techno house song that draws influence from trance, R&B and hip hop. It is backed by "hard, chilly synths" and contains an electro-inspired breakdown sequence. The song's lyrics interpolate Geoff Mack's 1959 song "I've Been Everywhere" and speak of a woman who is searching for a partner who will sexually please her. "Where Have You Been" was met with positive reviews from most music critics, who likened the song to Talk That Talk's lead single, "We Found Love". The track performed well on major international charts. In the United States, "Where Have You Been" reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Rihanna's twenty-second top ten single on the chart. It also peaked at number one on both the US Dance Club Songs and UK Dance Chart, and at number three on the US Pop Songs chart. In addition, it attained top five positions in the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Israel, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, while peaking in the top ten of charts in twenty countries worldwide including Australia, Belgium and Norway. more »

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Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( /riˈɑːnə/ ree-AH-nə or /riˈænə/ ree-AN-ə; born February 20, 1988), known mononymously as Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist and actress. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, her career began when she met record producer Evan Rogers in late 2003. At age 16, she came to the United States to pursue a recording career and began recording demo tapes under Rogers' guidance, subsequently signing a contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning for Jay-Z. more »

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Release Facts
"Where Have You Been" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her sixth studio album, "Talk That Talk" (2011). - The song was officially released as the third single from the album on May 8, 2012.
Production and Inspiration Facts
The song was written by Ester Dean, Geoff Mack, Lukasz Gottwald (popularly known as Dr. Luke), Henry Walter, and Calvin Harris. - Its creation process was inspired by Calvin Harris's 2011 hit single "We Found Love," which featured Rihanna.
Music and Lyrics Facts
The song, a mix of dance-pop and house, features heavy instrumentation from synthesizers and syncopated beats. - Lyrics revolve around searching for a man who will satisfy Rihanna.
Chart Performance Facts
Upon its release, it reached number five in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Rihanna's twenty-second top ten hit in the country. - It also reached the top ten in twenty countries worldwide, including Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Music Video Facts
The song's music video was directed by Dave Meyers, which was premiered on April 30, 2012, via Vevo. - The music video features Rihanna in a variety of dance sequences in various exotic locales and earned an MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Choreography in 2012.
Live Performance Facts
Rihanna performed "Where Have You Been" during promotional appearances, such as on "Saturday Night Live" and at the Coachella festival. - The song was also included in the setlist of her Diamonds World Tour in 2013.
Reception Facts
The song has received generally positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its beats and dance-driven tone. - It has been frequently cited as one of the standout tracks on "Talk That Talk."
Certification Facts
"Where Have You Been" was certified 4× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over four million digital copies in the USA.
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