: The first verse was reportedly written in just 60 seconds , and the entire song was completed in about 15 minutes.
: Rihanna and JAY-Z won the Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2008.
: The song is ranked #332 on Rolling Stone 's revised list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time . Rihanna - Umbrella ft. JAY-Z
Directed by Chris Applebaum, the video is famous for its edgy aesthetic and high-fashion visuals:
: The "umbrella" serves as a metaphor for protection, loyalty, and unconditional support through "rainy" (difficult) times. Chart Dominance : The first verse was reportedly written in
: The track has been covered by a wide variety of artists, including Taylor Swift , The Baseballs , Manic Street Preachers , and All Time Low .
: One of the most recognizable scenes features Rihanna completely covered in silver body paint, a process that took hours to apply and even longer to wash off. Directed by Chris Applebaum, the video is famous
: Before reaching Rihanna, the song was famously turned down by Britney Spears and Mary J. Blige .