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#NewMusic: Rihanna Releases ‘Lift Me Up’ For ‘Black Panther’ Sequel, First Solo-Led Single in 6 Years

The wait is over!

Rihanna’s voice will be a part of the Marvel Universe as the entertainer’s latest single, “Lift Me Up,” will appear on the soundtrack to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. “Lift Me Up” was written by Rihanna, Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems, Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, and director Ryan Coogler.

“Lift Me Up” is the first new Rihanna-led song since the release of her ANTI album.

According to a press release, the artists wrote the single “as a tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman.”

“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,” reads a statement from Tems to Variety. “I tried to imagine what it would feel like if I could sing to them now and express how much I miss them. Rihanna has been an inspiration to me so hearing her convey this song is a great honor.”

Boseman, the former Black Panther in the first film, died in 2020 at the age of 43 after a battle with colon cancer.

The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack will get released on Nov. 4, while on Nov. 11, Ludwig Göransson’s original score for the film will be issued by Hollywood Records.

Download”Lift Me Up” here.

William Carter

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