Calvin Harris & Rihanna ‘We Found Love’ becomes best-selling international song in Brazil

Calvin Harris and Rihanna‘s collaboration, “We Found Love,” has earned the title of the best-selling international song of all time in Brazil, certified 14x Diamond with 2.24 million units sold. This hit single, from Rihanna‘s sixth studio album “Talk That Talk” (2011), also appears on Calvin Harris‘s 2012 album “18 Months.” Notably, the song premiered on September 22, 2011, on Capital FM in the UK and subsequently became available for download that same day as the lead single from Rihanna‘s album.

“We Found Love” is an uptempo electro house track infused with elements of dance-pop, techno, and Europop. The lyrics tell the story of a couple who “found love in a hopeless place.” Consequently, this song quickly gained worldwide acclaim, topping the US Billboard Hot 100 for ten non-consecutive weeks. Furthermore, it became the longest-running number-one single of 2011 and surpassed Rihanna‘s previous hit, “Umbrella,” as her longest-running number-one track. This achievement marked Rihanna‘s eleventh song to top the Hot 100, thereby placing her third among female recording artists with the most number-one singles.

Internationally, “We Found Love“ dominated the charts in 25 countries, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Ireland, Russia, Scotland, Switzerland, and the UK. Additionally, Billboard ranks it as the 29th most successful single in US history. By 2015, the single had sold 10.5 million copies worldwide, thereby solidifying its status as one of the best-selling singles ever.

The song’s success is a testament to the powerful collaboration between Calvin Harris and Rihanna. Their combined talents produced a track that resonated globally, breaking records and setting new standards in the music industry. This remarkable achievement in Brazil further highlights the song’s enduring popularity and widespread appeal.