: Reached #1 in more than 20 countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, and Switzerland. The Music Video
: The "umbrella" serves as a metaphor for protection, loyalty, and unconditional support through "rainy" (difficult) times. Chart Dominance Rihanna - Umbrella ft. JAY-Z
Directed by Chris Applebaum, the video is famous for its edgy aesthetic and high-fashion visuals: : Reached #1 in more than 20 countries,
: The video won Video of the Year at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. Legacy and Covers Rihanna - Umbrella ft. JAY-Z
"Umbrella" became one of the most successful singles of the 2000s:
: Rihanna suggested incorporating an umbrella dance routine as a tribute to Gene Kelly's Singin' in the Rain .