File:Rihanna - S&M.ogg

Summary

 * Sound sample from the song "S&M"
 * Song length: 4:04
 * Reduced quality: Yes
 * Source : Loud
 * Songwriter(s): Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Sandy Wilhelm, Ester Dean
 * Performed by: Rihanna
 * Producer(s): Stargate, Sandy Vee
 * Copyright © 2010 Def Jam

Rationale of fair use for "S&M (song)" sample
This is a sound sample from a commercial recording. Its inclusion here is claimed as fair use because:
 * It illustrates an educational article that specifically discusses the song from which this sample was taken. The section of music used is discussed in the article in relation to the song's lyrics, musical and vocal style, and may contain part of the song's chorus.
 * It is a sample of no more than 30 seconds from a much longer recording, and could not be used as a substitute for the original commercial recording or to recreate the original recording.
 * It is of a lower quality than the original recording.
 * It is not replaceable with an uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted sample of comparable educational value.
 * It is believed that this sample will not affect the value of the original work or limit the copyright holder's rights or ability to distribute the original recording.
 * The audio sample is a copyrighted work. U.S. copyright laws apply to this work. Should a free or public domain sample be located, it should be used in place of this audio sample.

Additional rationale

 * The audio file features to sexually suggestive chorus which the vast majority of critics commented on, with specific references to "Sticks and stones may break my bones but chains and whips excite me".
 * The end of the samples exhibits the thundering dance beat, which exemplifies the dance groove in which it is set as well as the genres of the song, being Eurodance and dance-pop.
 * The audio file shows the sample used in the song by Depeche Mode's 1984 song "Master and Servant".