Rihanna To Release First New Song in 6 Years

Rihanna To Release , First New Song in 6 Years.

'Pitchfork' reports that Rihanna has announced her new single, "Lift Me Up," will appear on the 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' soundtrack.

'Pitchfork' reports that Rihanna has announced her new single, "Lift Me Up," will appear on the 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' soundtrack.

Rihanna co-wrote the track with Tems, Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler "as a tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman.".

Rihanna co-wrote the track with Tems, Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler "as a tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman.".

Rihanna co-wrote the track with Tems, Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler "as a tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman.".

Rihanna co-wrote the track with Tems, Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler "as a tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman.".

Rihanna co-wrote the track with Tems, Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler "as a tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman.".

Boseman died in 2020 after a battle with cancer.

Tems issued a statement about the song.

After speaking with Ryan and hearing his direction for the film and the song, I wanted to write something that portrays a warm embrace from all the people that I’ve lost in my life.

, Tems, via statement.

I tried to imagine what it would feel like if I could sing to them now and express how much I miss them, Tems, via statement.

Rihanna has been an inspiration to me so hearing her convey this song is a great honor, Tems, via statement.

The soundtrack for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' will drop on Nov.

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Rihanna's last solo song was 2016's "Sledgehammer."