What song is “Desperado” by Rihanna?
Identified 1 time from short videos. Most recently Feb 2026.
1 person has used ClipMusic to put a name to "Desperado" by Rihanna after hearing it in a short video, most recently Feb 2026.
On the technical side it clocks in around 162 BPM in G Major, a high-energy tempo built for fast cuts and hype edits. Filed under Pop, it rewards edits that land on the beat.
You can preview the full track on Spotify and Apple Music from the player at the top of this page — handy if you only caught a few seconds of it in a video.
We also link 8 related tracks further down, so you can keep digging through music Rihanna fans and short-video creators reach for.
Audio DNA
- Tempo
- 162 BPM
- Fast
- Key
- G Major
- Genre
- Pop
- Length
- 3:06
- Released
- 2016
- Album
- ANTI (Deluxe)
By the numbers
- Recognitions
- 1
- Last seen
- Feb 2026
No short videos using “Desperado” as background music have been spotted yet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the song "Desperado" by Rihanna?
"Desperado" is a track by Rihanna. ClipMusic users have identified it 1 time while trying to name a song heard in a short video.
How many videos use "Desperado"?
We don't yet have a confirmed short video using "Desperado" in our index, but it has been identified 1 time by people recognizing it from clips.
Where can I listen to "Desperado"?
Use the Spotify and Apple Music links at the top of this page to play the full version of "Desperado" by Rihanna.
What BPM is "Desperado" by Rihanna?
"Desperado" runs at approximately 162 BPM in G Major and is filed under Pop. If you're cutting a video to it, that's a high-energy tempo built for fast cuts and hype edits.
How do I find this song from a video?
Copy the video link and paste it into ClipMusic's Music Finder. It reads the audio directly and returns the title and artist when there's a match. It's free and works in your browser with no signup.
Can I use "Desperado" in my own video?
"Desperado" is a released track by Rihanna and is almost certainly protected by copyright. Check your platform's licensing rules before adding it to monetized content — what's fine on a personal post can trigger a claim once you monetize.
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