Rihanna dropped her first single in six years on Thursday evening titled “Lift me up,” is set to feature in the Mavel’s blockbuster sequel Black Panther: Wakand forever
According to Variety, the song is a tribute to the life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman, the late and beloved star of Black Panther whose loss has been deeply felt by fans and fellow actors, especially his former co-stars in the Wakanda Forever cast. The song was written by Rihanna, Tems, Oscar-winning composer of Black Panther Ludwig Göransson, and director Ryan Coogler. The song was recorded in five countries and produced by Göransson too. With lyrics like, “Keep me in the warmth of your love when you depart / Keep me safe / Safe and sound,” their heartfelt homage to Chadwick is clear.
“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. 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 in a statement. “Rihanna has been an inspiration to me, so hearing her convey this song is a great honor.”
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The Barbadian born singer’s last album was Anti, in 2016, along with collaborations with DJ Khaled and N.E.R.D, and ever since then the hitmaker has been, understandably, very busy. She’s expanded her Fenty Beauty empire and Savage X Fenty lingerie business, she was also named an actual billionaire, and recently became a mother to a baby boy. But in recent weeks, hints of her return came to the surface. First, she was announced as the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner, prompting many questions among fans.
