Dancing in the Dark (Rihanna song)

In June 2012, it was revealed that Rihanna would star as the lead role in the film Happy Smekday!, alongside American actor Jim Parsons.

[3] In 2014, Variety magazine reported that, in addition to her voice role, Rihanna created a concept album for the film was released on March 13, 2015.

[5] "Dancing in the Dark" was written by Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Ester Dean, Maureen Anne McDonald and Rihanna.

[6] Dean has previously co-penned a number of songs for Rihanna including, "S&M" (2011) and "Rude Boy" (2010), both of which were produced by Stargate.

Phil Tan mixed the song at the Ninja Beat Club in Atlanta, Georgia while Daniela Rivera served as the track's engineer.