"Fading" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna, some critics also compared it to one of Rihanna's previous singles, "Take A Bow", released in which year?
Take a Bow (Rihanna song) "Take a Bow" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for "" (2008), the re-release of her third studio album "Good Girl Gone Bad" (2007). The song was written and produced by Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen, and Shaffer Smith under their stage names StarGate and Ne-Yo. "Take a Bow" was released as the first single from the re-release and the fifth single overall from the two releases. It is an R&B song that contains elements of dance-pop. Critical reception of "Take a Bow" was mixed, with some critics praising the song's lyrics and powerful balladry, while others criticized StarGate's production as unoriginal.
8701 8701 is the third studio album by American singer Usher; it was first released on August 7, 2001, by Arista Records. Recording was handled by several producers including The Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri, Babyface, Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, Mike City, Bryan Michael Cox, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Although intended for an October 31, 2000, release under the title "All About U", the album was delayed numerous times, following the leak of several tracks onto the online music store Napster. Usher subsequently recorded new tracks and released the album under the new title, "8701", which is derived from Usher singing for the first time in his local church in 1987 and the album's release date of 2001.