The Rihanna version is better,because it evokes the right emotions. the rihanna version is a conversation between two people so their was no need to over sing the song. this is two people talking about emotions talking not shouting. not every song a black person sing has to be shouting. sometime less is more .With Rihanna's voice , you get the sense of two people trying to work out a relationship in a very civilize way. not like the typical black woman screaming at you when you try to discuss issues.