"Love on the Brain" is a soulful ballad by Rihanna from her 2016 album ANTI, later released as a single the same year. The song stands out for its vintage-inspired sound, drawing heavily from 1950s and 1960s soul and doo-wop music, with rich instrumentation that includes guitar, organ, and orchestral elements. Musically, it departs from Rihanna's usual pop and dance style, placing strong emphasis on raw emotion and vocal performance. Lyrically, the song explores the intensity of a deeply passion