ONTD Original: 8 "Work" Anthems From Your Faves

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"Work" anthems have been around for years - but the girls in music have been focusing on the subject a lot lately. As Rihanna's "Work" spends an eighth week at no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week - this OP decided to take a look back at some of the numerous singles/attempts at getting a hit with "Work." (in no particular order). This OP will grade each "Work" song with a rating of 1 to 5 work hammers based on song/anthem quality, chart success, and basically I do what I want.

Ciara (feat. Missy Elliot) - Work


Released: 2009
Album: Fantasy Ride
Billboard Peak: Did not chart.
UK Singles Chart: 52
Stand Out Lyrics:
You better shake that thang like a donkey
And go hard for it bitch, you better work
You better swing from a paw like a monkey
And go hard for it, you better work

Rating: (3 out of 5 Hammers)

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Amerie - Gotta Work


Released: 2007
Album: Because I Love It
Billboard Peak: Not Released in the US.
UK Singles Chart: 21
Stand Out Lyrics:
Some people think I'm aggressive
'Cause I know what I want
But that never mattered too much to me

Rating: (2 out of 5 Hammers)

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Kelly Rowland - Work


Released: 2007
Album: Ms. Kelly
Billboard Peak: Not Released in the US.
UK Singles Chart: 4
Stand Out Lyrics:
Now you looking like you looking for an explanation
Is the curves on my body for you motivation
Skip the petty needs, No time for complication
Use both hands to make sure I reach my destination

Rating: (2 out of 5 Hammers)

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Beyoncé - Work It Out


Released: 2002
Album: Austin Powers in Goldmember / Dangerously In Love
Billboard Peak: Did not chart.
UK Singles Chart: 7
Stand Out Lyrics:
So we shakin back and forth now
Just keep it coming babe
Treat my body like a guitar
You got to, you got to keep on strumming babe

Rating: (1 out of 5 Hammers)

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Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot - Work It


Released: 2002
Album: Under Construction
Billboard Peak: 2
UK Singles Chart: 6
Stand Out Lyrics:
Girl, girl, get that cash
If it's 9 to 5 or shakin' your ass
Ain't no shame, ladies do your thing
Just make sure you ahead of the game

Rating: (6 out of 5 Hammers)

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Rihanna (feat. Drake) - Work


Released: 2016
Album: ANTI
Billboard Peak: 1
UK Singles Chart: 2
Stand Out Lyrics:
I believed all of your dreams, adoration
You took my heart and my keys and my patience
You took my heart on my sleeve for decoration
You mistaken my love I brought for you for foundation

Rating: (5 out of 5 Hammers)

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Fifth Harmony (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) - Work from Home


Released: 2016
Album: 7/11 7/27
Billboard Peak: 9
UK Singles Chart: 2
Stand Out Lyrics:
Let's put it into motion
I'mma give you a promotion
I'll make it feel like a vacay, turn the bed into an ocean
We don't need nobody, I just need your body
Nothin' but sheets in between us, ain't no getting off early

Rating: (4 out of 5 Hammers)

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Britney Spears - Work Bitch


Released: 2013
Album: Britney Jean
Billboard Peak: 12
UK Singles Chart: 7
Stand Out Lyrics:
Go call the police, go call the governor
I bring the treble, don't mean to trouble ya'
I make the governor, call me the governor
I am the bad bitch, the bitch that you'll never know

Rating: (5 out of 5 Hammers)

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