Economy

Rihanna makes music comeback after six years with new song ‘Lift Me Up’

LONDON — Chart-topper Rihanna released her first solo music in six years on Friday, an emotional ballad written in tribute to late actor Chadwick Boseman.

“Lift Me Up,” Barbados-born Rihanna’s first new song since her 2016 album Anti, features on the soundtrack of upcoming Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

The movie is a sequel to the 2018 box office hit Black Panther in which Mr. Boseman played the lead King T’Challa.

The actor died in 2020 after a four-year battle with colon cancer that he had kept private. He was 43.

“Blessed to have written this song in honor of Chadwick Boseman and even more blessed to hear the baddest @badgalriri voice it to perfection,” Tems, the song’s co-writer, wrote on Instagram, referencing Rihanna.

Rihanna’s fans have been waiting for a follow-up to Anti, her eighth studio album. While the singer, born Robyn Fenty, has featured on songs “Lemon” and “Believe it” in recent years, “Lift Me Up” is her first solo release since Anti.

Early last week, the 34-year-old Grammy Award winner, who will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in February, had teased the new track, in which she sings: “Lift me up / Hold me down / Keep me close / Safe and sound.”

In recent years, Rihanna, whose chart-topping hits include “Umbrella,” “Diamonds,” and “Work,” has developed her makeup and lingerie lines. She welcomed a baby in May with her rapper partner A$AP Rocky. — Reuters

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Most Popular

Your daily news source covering investing ideas, market stocks, business, retirement tips from Wall St. to Silicon Valley.

Disclaimer:

TheProficientInvestor.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively "The Company") do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice.
The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

Copyright © 2021 TheProficientInvestor. All Rights Reserved.

To Top