Rihanna Returns To Music With ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Original Song
Rihanna is making her long-awaited return to music with “Lift Me Up”, the lead single on Marvel’s blockbuster sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”.
The song, a tribute to the life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman, was written by Tems, Ludwig Goransson, Rihanna and director Ryan Coogler. It will be released on Friday, October 28, in advance of the movie, which premieres in theatres on November 11. Rihanna teased the song’s melodic hum on social media, but little else is known about the style and sound of “Lift Me Up”, reports “Variety”.
“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 who I’ve lost in my life. I tried to imagine what it would feel like if I could sing to them now and express how much I miss them,” Tems said.
“Rihanna has been an inspiration to me so hearing her convey this song is a great honour.”
Rihanna’s own Westbury Road label is releasing “Lift Me Up” in partnership with Roc Nation, Def Jam Recordings and Hollywood Records. Details about the rest of the movie’s soundtrack, which will be available on November 4, remain vague.
For Marvel, collaborating with Rihanna – a press release said that the song “ushers in the next era of Rihanna’s iconic career” – is another huge coup after snagging Kendrick Lamar and SZA to write “All The Stars” for the original “Black Panther”.
Source | IOL
