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David Guetta Feat. Rihanna
Why we feature this artist A cool voice cuts through the bright colours “Who’s That Chick?” brings Rihanna’s clear, slightly detached vocal presence into David Guetta’s bright 2010 production. The song is highly polished, with short electronic figures and a di…
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- France, Barbados
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- Dance-pop, house
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The story of David Guetta Feat. Rihanna
Why we feature this artist
A cool voice cuts through the bright colours
“Who’s That Chick?” brings Rihanna’s clear, slightly detached vocal presence into David Guetta’s bright 2010 production. The song is highly polished, with short electronic figures and a direct refrain keeping the structure in view. Rihanna’s tone gives those repeated elements a specific attitude, making the record feel poised even when the instrumental is at its busiest.
The original Gum recording
The release credits identify Guetta, Frédéric Riesterer and Giorgio Tuinfort in the production, with Rihanna supplying the featured vocal. The recording belongs to the One More Love period, extending the producer’s catalogue of prominent singer-led pop singles.
The arrangement makes economical use of the voice. A short line can be repeated, re-entered or briefly exposed against the rhythm without losing its identity. The singer’s tone does enough work that the production does not need to create a new atmosphere for every section.
Poise inside a restless arrangement
Rihanna can make a phrase feel conversational while keeping its rhythmic placement exact. That quality suits the track’s clipped electronic movement. The instrumental keeps introducing small flashes of colour, and the vocal remains the stable presence through them.
The collaboration’s character is therefore more precise than the combination of a producer and a famous guest. It is in the difference between the bright, restless backing and the coolness of the delivery. “Who’s That Chick?” leaves both qualities audible, allowing a concise pop hook to acquire personality through tone and timing.
Essential releases
Who’s That Chick?
The original Rihanna collaboration, produced with Riesterer and Tuinfort.
One More Love
The expanded album period gives the single its wider Guetta catalogue setting.