Birthday Cake – Rihanna
"Birthday Cake" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna, from her sixth studio album, Talk That Talk (2011). After it leaked onto the Internet, fans expressed interest in the track being included on Talk That Talk. Due to a high level of fan interest, the song was included on the album as an interlude. The full length version, also known as the official remix of the track, featuring Rihanna's ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, premiered online on February 20, 2012, to coincide with Rihanna's 24th birthday. The song peaked in the top fifty on the Billboard Hot 100. Therefore, this song is one of the best birthday songs of all time.
"Birthday Cake" is an R&B interlude which lasts for one minute and 18 seconds, appearing as the sixth track on the album. The instrumentation of "Birthday Cake" consists of a heavy bass, school-bells, engine sounds, claps, and electro beats. It also samples the song "Dominator" by Human Resource. Rihanna is not talking about regular cake in this song. But since it’s your birthday, you should embrace the literal meaning of the lyrics. It’s a danceable song for any kind of celebration, whether you want to pay attention to the lyrics or not.
