Leona Lewis Says Her Version of 'We Found Love' is 'Better' Than Rihanna's (Report)

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According to a new interview with the Daily Star, British singer and X Factor UK winner Leona Lewis reveals that she was originally asked to record the vocals on "We Found Love," the track produced by Calvin Harris and ultimately made a huge hit by Rihanna. 

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"I worked with Calvin and we recorded 'We Found Love,' but he went touring with Rihanna and she ended up releasing it," Lewis reportedly said. "I didn't commit to it because I wanted 'Trouble' to be my first single, so I think that was another reason they went with Rihanna. It was the same version and production but mine's better."

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Still, don't expect to hear an alternate Leona version anytime soon. "I still have the recording but I'd never leak it; That's so unprofessional," the diva told the British tab. 

Besides, songs are often passed around from artist to artist until a commitment is made, so other than some good-natured boasting, there's not much controversy here. Said Lewis: "There are so many songs I've recorded, only to hear other people singing them. It happens all the time. It was a bit annoying to see how big a hit it was around the world, but if I'd released it maybe it wouldn't have done as well." 

"We Found Love" reached No. 1 in over 25 countries. 

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