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Paul McCartney, Rihanna, & Kanye West - “FourFiveSeconds”

Music collaboration

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"FourFiveSeconds" is a collaborative single by Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney, released in 2015. The song marks an unexpected yet innovative blend of styles, diverging from the typical genres associated with each artist. It features a folk-pop and soulful sound, highlighted by acoustic guitar, organ, and bass guitar instrumentation. The collaboration brought together diverse talents, with McCartney contributing his legendary songwriting and musical prowess, West adding his unique production style, and Rihanna delivering powerful vocals. The song received critical acclaim and commercial success, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and reaching number one in several countries. A black-and-white music video accompanied the release, and the trio performed the song live at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. "FourFiveSeconds" showcases the artistic versatility of its creators, blending contrasting styles to create a distinctive sound that resonates with listeners worldwide.