We Ride
Encyclopedia
"We Ride" is a dancehall
/R&B
song written by Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel S. Eriksen, and Makeba Riddick for R&B
singer Rihanna
's second studio album A Girl like Me
(2006). The song was confirmed as the album's third single
by MTV
and released in mid-2006 in the United States, where it failed to enter the Billboard
Hot 100. Elsewhere, it reached the New Zealand Singles Chart top ten and UK Singles Chart
top twenty. Because of its relative underperformance, the 2006 single "Break It Off
" featuring Sean Paul
began receiving airplay earlier than expected.
thought that the song was a "hip hop
-influenced club banger". Contactmusic.com
felt that the track has a teen music sound to it but is still melodic enough to have you tapping along. Bill Lamb of About.com
complimented the song's urban audience appeal. Spence D. from IGN
positively reviewed "We Ride" saying that it "is the ubiqutous cruising track that reworks the cliché catch phrase of the millennium: 'We ride till the day we die'. While Jake C. Taylor from Sputnikmusic
deemed the song as a great installment on the album and as the second best track on A Girl Like Me
behind "SOS
". Taylor went on to positively highlight the track's "road-trippin roll-off elements".
Europe Promo CD
UK CD
Germany Maxi-CD November 16, 2006
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Dancehall
Dancehall is a genre of Jamaican popular music that originated in the late 1970s. Initially dancehall was a more sparse version of reggae than the roots style, which had dominated much of the 1970s. In the mid-1980s, digital instrumentation became more prevalent, changing the sound considerably,...
/R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
song written by Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel S. Eriksen, and Makeba Riddick for R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer Rihanna
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
's second studio album A Girl like Me
A Girl Like Me (Rihanna album)
A Girl like Me is the second studio album by Barbadian R&B singer Rihanna. It was released through Def Jam Recordings on April 19, 2006 in Japan, on April 24 in the United Kingdom, and on April 25 in the United States. For the production of the album, Rihanna worked with Evan Rogers, Carl Sturken,...
(2006). The song was confirmed as the album's third single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
by MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
and released in mid-2006 in the United States, where it failed to enter the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot 100. Elsewhere, it reached the New Zealand Singles Chart top ten and UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
top twenty. Because of its relative underperformance, the 2006 single "Break It Off
Break It Off
"Break It Off" is a song written by D. Bennett, K. Ford, Sean Paul, and Barbadian R&B singer Rihanna. The song, which featured Sean Paul, was the fourth and final single from Rihanna's second album A Girl like Me and was released only in the United States, Canada, and select European territories...
" featuring Sean Paul
Sean Paul
Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques , who performs under stage name Sean Paul, is a Jamaican pop rap and reggae singer.-1973–1996: Early life:...
began receiving airplay earlier than expected.
Critical reception
David Jeffries from Allmusic described "We Ride" as an easy-flowing weekend cruiser. Sal Cinquemani of Slant MagazineSlant Magazine
Slant Magazine is an online publication that features reviews of movies, music, TV, DVDs, theater, and video games, as well as interviews with actors, directors, and musicians. The site covers various film festivals like the New York Film Festival.- History :...
thought that the song was a "hip hop
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
-influenced club banger". Contactmusic.com
Contactmusic.com
Contactmusic.com is a Leeds UK based entertainment magazine/webzine. The site was launched in April 2000 by a small team and has now expanded to 12 fulltime staff and many freelance contributors from across the globe...
felt that the track has a teen music sound to it but is still melodic enough to have you tapping along. Bill Lamb of About.com
About.com
About.com is an online source for original information and advice. It is written in English, and is aimed primarily at North Americans. It is owned by The New York Times Company....
complimented the song's urban audience appeal. Spence D. from IGN
IGN
IGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
positively reviewed "We Ride" saying that it "is the ubiqutous cruising track that reworks the cliché catch phrase of the millennium: 'We ride till the day we die'. While Jake C. Taylor from Sputnikmusic
Sputnikmusic
Sputnikmusic, or simply Sputnik, is a music website offering music criticism and music news alongside features commonly associated with wiki-style websites...
deemed the song as a great installment on the album and as the second best track on A Girl Like Me
A Girl Like Me (Rihanna album)
A Girl like Me is the second studio album by Barbadian R&B singer Rihanna. It was released through Def Jam Recordings on April 19, 2006 in Japan, on April 24 in the United Kingdom, and on April 25 in the United States. For the production of the album, Rihanna worked with Evan Rogers, Carl Sturken,...
behind "SOS
SOS (Rihanna song)
"SOS" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna from her second studio album, A Girl like Me. The song was produced by J. R. Rotem and written by Rotem and Evan "Kidd" Bogart. It was released as the lead single from the album...
". Taylor went on to positively highlight the track's "road-trippin roll-off elements".
Track Listing
US Remixes- We Ride (Album Version) 3:59
- We Ride (Lenny B Radio Edit) 3:54
- We Ride (Mantronix Radio Edit) 4:15
- We Ride (Lenny B Club Mix) 8:26
- We Ride (Mantronix Club Mix) 6:28
- We Ride (Lenny B Dub) 7:13
- We Ride (Mantronix Dub) 6:25
Europe Promo CD
- We Ride (Radio Edit) 3:56
- We Ride (Stargate Remix) 4:02
UK CD
- We Ride 3:58
- Unfaithful (Nu Soul Remix) 6:56
Germany Maxi-CD November 16, 2006
- We Ride (Radio Edit) 3:58
- We Ride (Stargate Remix) 4:01
- We Ride (Lenny B Club Mix) 8:26
- We Ride (Video)
Credits and personnel
- RihannaRihannaRobyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
– vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, Songwrtier and background vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists... - StargateStargate (production team)This is a list of songs written and produced by the Norwegian production team Stargate.-Produced singles:-1999:5ive - Invincible*05. "Two Sides to Every Story"*06. "You Make Me a Better Man"Noora Noor - Curious*01. "Curious"...
– producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music... - Makeba RiddickMakeba RiddickMakeba Riddick is a singer-songwriter who has been active since 2005. She is originally from West Baltimore, United States. Currently she is managed by Jay-Z's record label and production house, Roc Nation...
– songwritingSongwriterA songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer... - Mikkel Eriksen – songwriting, instruments and recording
- Tor Hermansen – songwriting and instruments
- Phil TanPhil TanPhil Tan is an Atlanta, GA-based music/audio engineer.He is a 3-time Grammy Award recipient, as mixing engineer for Mariah Carey's "The Emancipation of Mimi" , Ludacris' "Release Therapy" and Rihanna's "Only Girl " .Among the artists on Tan's list of credits: Jill Scott, Jennifer...
– audio mixingAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may... - James Auwarter – recording
- Al Hemberger – recording
- Carl SturkenCarl Sturken and Evan RogersCarl Sturken and Evan Rogers are New York-based songwriters and music producers who are business partners and friends. They have produced hits for Ruben Studdard, Wild Orchid, Christina Aguilera, and Rihanna's debut album...
– vocal production - Evan Rogers – vocal production
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Charts
| Chart (2006-08) | Peak position |
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