" Right Now " is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna from her seventh studio album Unapologetic (2012). The song features French disk-jockey David Guetta . Rihanna co-wrote the song with R&B singers Ne-Yo and The-Dream , while their longtime collaborators, Norwegian production duo StarGate , co-produced the track alongside Guetta and his own longtime collaborators Nicky Romero and Giorgio Tuinfort. It was sent to contemporary hit and rhythmic radios in the United States as the fourth single from the album on May 28, 2013. Musically, "Right Now" draws influence from electronic and dance music . The lyrical content features Rihanna chanting to live life in the current moment. The song garnered a mostly positive response from music critics , many of whom deemed it as one of the highlights of Unapologetic .

Upon the release of Unapologetic , "Right Now" charted on many charts worldwide, including the top ten of the UK Dance Chart . "Right Now" debuted at number 90 on the US Billboard Hot 100 , currently reaching number 63. The song is presently being featured in commercials for the 2013 NBA Playoffs and Budweiser .