As many modern music enthusiast may already know , some artists have A and R scouts invite singers and songwriters to submit records and demo’s for other artists upcoming album projects, once a reference track has been selected, It is then given to artist and or the artist management/ label who then collectively decide whether the track would be suitable as a single/ album project or buzz record. If successful the artist goes into the studio to re record the vocals over the original template. Often a singer/ songwriter after successfully co writing for numerous other artists may be given the opportunity to release their own material as demand grows. See Sia, Esther Dean, Christina Milian, Future, Jessie J, Neyo, Lady Gaga, Keri Hilson. As the hits factory better known as the music industry has become more risk adverse , in a climate where labels are nervous to sign and fund new talent , they are often most likely to invest in artists who can write their own hits. All the world is a stage , they being said artist moving from the stock room / back of house to the shop floor/ front window is nothing new. In a climate where those in the industry stock room are being celebrated as auteurs for their contribution see. Producers e.g. Timbaland, Danger, Tricky, Red One, Mark Ronson et al. Below is the reference track for Rihanna’s 2016 billboard number one single “Work.” featuring Drake, written and recorded by OVO artist PARTYNEXTDOOR. Read the original lyrics below.
[Hook: PARTYNEXTDOOR]
Work, work, work, work, work, work
She said me haffi
Work, work, work, work, work, work!
She see me do mi
Dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt!
So me put in
Work, work, work, work, work, work
When you ah guh
Learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Me nuh cyar if you
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting
[Verse 1: PARTYNEXTDOOR]
Dry! …Me a desert it
Nuh time to have you lurking
Him ah go act like he nuh like it
Your pretty pussy a de tightest
Nuh body touch me you nuh righteous
Nuh touch me with nuh Hepatitis
I believed all of your dreams, admiration
You took my heart and my keys and my patience
You took the heart on my sleeve for decoration
You mistaken my love I brought for you for foundation
All that I wanted from you was to give me
Something that I never had
Something that you’ve never seen
Something that you’ve never been!
Mmmmm!
But I wake up and act like nothing’s wrong
Just get ready fi…
[Hook: PARTYNEXTDOOR]
Work, work, work, work, work, work
She said me haffi
Work, work, work, work, work, work!
She see me do mi
Dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt!
So me put in
Work, work, work, work, work, work
When you ah guh
Learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Nuh cyar if you
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting
Ner ner ner ner ner ner!
When yuh ago learn learn learn learn learn learn!
Like Usher you let it burn burn burn burn burn burn!
[Verse 2: PARTYNEXTDOOR]
Beg you something please
Baby don’t you leave
Don’t leave me stuck here on the streets, uh huh
If I get another chance to
I will never, no never neglect you
I will not talk to no woman, not even attempt to
I just hope that it gets to you
I hope that you see this true
I hope that you see this through
What can I say?
Please recognize I’m tryin’, babe!!!
I have to
[Hook: PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake]
Work, work, work, work, work, work
She said me haffi
Work, work, work, work, work, work!
She see me do mi
Dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt!
So me put in
Work, work, work, work, work, work
When you ah guh
Learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Nuh cyar if you
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting
[Verse 3: Drake]
Yeah, you need to get done, done, done, done if you come over
You got a lot on your shoulders
Listen to me cause I’m older
Long distance, I need you
When I see potential I just gotta see it through
If you had a twin, I would still choose you
I don’t wanna rush into it, if it’s too soon
But you need to get done, done, done, done
At work come over
Sorry if I’m way less friendly
I got niggas tryna end me, oh
I spilled all my emotions tonight, I’m sorry
Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’, rollin’, rollin’
How many more shots until you’re rollin’?
More blue dye, more champagne
More good love to heal our pain
Things haven’t been the same
You need to forward and give me all the…
[Hook: PARTYNEXTDOOR]
Work, work, work, work, work, work
She said me haffi
Work, work, work, work, work, work!
She see me do mi
Dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt!
So me put in
Work, work, work, work, work, work
When you ah guh
Learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Nuh cyar if you
Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting
