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We will thank the “Black Panther” sequel for Rihanna lastly returning to the world of music.
The “Fenty” founder tweeted Wednesday about her forthcoming single, “Lift Me Up,” which is about to launch on Friday.
The unique music can be featured on the soundtrack to the brand new Marvel film, “Black Panther: Wakanda Ceaselessly.” The music will mark Rihanna’s first new music as a solo artist in six years.
In keeping with a press launch, the tune was written by Rihanna, fellow artist Tems, Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson and “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler as a tribute to the late “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman.
Boseman died in 2020 at age 43 following a private battle with colon cancer.
“After talking with Ryan and listening to his course for the movie and the music, I wished to put in writing one thing that portrays a heat embrace from all of the those that I’ve misplaced in my life. I attempted to think about what it will really feel like if I might sing to them now and specific how a lot I miss them,” Tems stated in a press release. “Rihanna has been an inspiration to me so listening to her convey this music is a superb honor.”
The music was recorded in 5 nations and Rihanna shared solely a snippet of it on social media.
Followers have been eagerly awaiting new music from Rihanna since her final album, “Anti,” which dropped in 2016. There had been hypothesis that she would launch one thing new in anticipation of her efficiency because the headliner for the upcoming Superbowl Halftime Show in February.
“Black Panther: Wakanda Ceaselessly – Music From and Impressed By” can be launched on November 4. The movie hits theaters on November 11.
