Rihanna's new song hits platforms after six years

Breaking a long period away from her musical career, Barbadian singer Rihanna returns triumphantly, releasing her newest single this Friday (28). “Lift Me Up“, which is part of the soundtrack of the long-awaited film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”. The composer's new song bears her signature alongside Tems, Ludwig Göransson and the film's director, Ryan Coogler, and is now available on the main digital platforms. Listen:

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Without releasing any solo material since the album “Anti”2016, “Lift Me Up“, was written to pay homage to the life and legacy of actor Chadwick Boseman, the eternal Black Panther who died of cancer in 2020, aged 43, and was recorded in five countries and was released on Westbury Road, the businesswoman's own label, in partnership with Roc Nation, Def Jam Recordings and Hollywood Records.

The artist's emotional and light vocals are moving fans throughout the track, which talks about the insecurities and fragilities of human beings, about love and the need to feel welcomed.

And the news doesn't stop there, recently the singer announced it on her profile on Twitterone teaser containing the first images of what could become the song's music video. Images of the singer on a beach are interspersed with images from the film. Watch:

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— Rihanna (@rihanna) October 28, 2022

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The pop star, who will perform at halftime of the Super Bowl LVII final, on February 12, 2023, also shared this week the cover art for “Lift Me Up”, which features her name and the song's title written in Xhosa, South African language used by the inhabitants of Wakanda.

It's worth remembering that Rihanna will release yet another song, titled “Born Again”, for the film, which is scheduled to premiere in theaters on November 10th this year. The album “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — Music From and Inspired By” is scheduled to be released on November 4th on digital platforms.

Featured Photo: Rihanna for “Lift Me Up.” Reproduction/Twitter