It was written by Andre Merritt, Chris Brown, Brian Kennedy, and Rob. A.

"Disturbia" peaked at number one in Belgium and New Zealand and became a top-ten hit in over twenty countries including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

The song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and also topped the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart and the UK Singles Chart.

The music video was directed by Anthony Mandler and effectively presented a darker, more sinister version of Rihanna, marking a departure from her previous music videos.

The song was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Dance Recording category in 2009.

As of July 2013, it had sold over 4.3 million copies in the United States.

"Disturbia" has been covered by several artists, and has been used in various forms of media including films, television series, and video games.

Rihanna has performed "Disturbia" in a number of live events, including the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, where she won the award for Best Female Video.

Despite its success, "Disturbia" sparked some controversy due to its violent themes and it was temporarily banned in China due to its "disturbing" content.

Critics generally praised the song's catchiness and club-friendly sound, while noting the lyrics' delve into madness and paranoia as a departure from typical pop song content.

"Disturbia" is interpreted by many as Rihanna's depiction of her own personal turmoil, despite being written by Chris Brown and company.

The song is an uptempo dance-pop and electropop song with a sizzling beat. Its lyrics depict Rihanna's anxiety and discomfort in her surroundings.,