April 2006: "Unfaithful", one of Rihanna's most important ballads, is released - written by Ne-Yo and produced by StarGate
September 2006: Bey runs to Ne-Yo and StarGate for that hit ("Irreplaceable")
March 2007: "Umbrella", Rihanna's signature hit is released - written by Christopher Stewart, Terius Nash, Kuk Harrell
October 2008: "Single Ladies" is released, written by the same team of people: Christopher Stewart, Terius Nash, Kuk Harrell (with Beyonce's name added to the credits of course
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October 2010: Rihanna collaborates with Drake on "What's My Name?"
December 2013: Beyonce collaborates with Drake on "Mine"
November 2012: Rihanna explores trap sound with Mike Will Made It ("Pour It Up")
February 2015: Beyonce hops on the Mike Will Made It train ("Formation")
The funny thing is "Irreplaceable", "Single Ladies" and "Formation" are considered some of Beyonce's biggest hits. And it's clear that Rihanna's success inspired Bey to work with people who produced these songs.
Can we expect a PARTYNEXTDOOR-penned ("Work") track on B7?
What is your opinion on this?