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Rihanna (Kind Of) Returns To Music With New ‘Smurfs' Song
Rihanna (Kind Of) Returns To Music With New ‘Smurfs' Song

Black America Web

time20-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Black America Web

Rihanna (Kind Of) Returns To Music With New ‘Smurfs' Song

Source: Taylor Hill / Getty Rihanna fans, rejoice! The wait for new music is finally over (kind of). The music icon and Fenty mogul is lending her voice and vocals to the upcoming Smurfs animated film, and with it comes a brand-new track. Read more and catch the latest trailer inside. As revealed in the newly released trailer, Rihanna stars as Smurfette in the upcoming Smurfs movie, leading an all-star cast that includes John Goodman, James Corden, Sandra Oh, Nick Offerman, and more. The film follows the Smurf Village gang as they travel to the human world to rescue Papa Smurf from the clutches of the villainous Gargamel, voiced by J.P. Karliak. In a delightfully meta teaser, Rihanna is seen donning a blue jacket and blue beads as she records Smurfette's dialogue. She effortlessly blends into the Smurf universe while giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at her dual role as both voice actor and executive producer. Her new song titled 'Friend of Mine' featured in the trailer, is a dreamy, Afrobeats-inspired dance anthem that includes the infectious hook, 'You're looking like a friend of mine.' 'Friend of Mine' is Rihanna's first official release since her 2022 Oscar-nominated ballad 'Lift Me Up' from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Though it's not a full album or even her original song, the track gives fans a little something to hold them over. She hasn't released music since her LP, Anti, dropped nearly a decade ago in 2016. The Smurfs soundtrack promises even more musical firepower. In addition to Rihanna, South African breakout star Tyla and a collaborative track called 'Higher Love' by DJ Khaled, Cardi B, and DESI TRILL was released earlier this year and are part of the album. Rihanna first announced her involvement in the project at the 2023 CinemaCon, joking about recording in her third trimester. Now pregnant with her third child, she recently confirmed on the Met Gala red carpet that her pregnancy won't stop her from creating music, or perhaps, even shooting music videos. With The Smurfs set to hit theaters July 18, fans can expect a colorful adventure and a much-needed dose of Rihanna's magic, blue-hued and all. The track 'Friend of Mine' drops Friday, May 16. Be sure to pre-save the song with the link here. SEE ALSO Rihanna (Kind Of) Returns To Music With New 'Smurfs' Song was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE

Rihanna Returns With Club Banger ‘Friend of Mine'
Rihanna Returns With Club Banger ‘Friend of Mine'

Yahoo

time17-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

Rihanna Returns With Club Banger ‘Friend of Mine'

Rihanna has dropped a new single, 'Friend of Mine.' The upbeat, Afrobeats-inspired dance track was written for forthcoming animated movie Smurfs, in which the singer voices Smurfette. A video for the song sees Rihanna approaching the Smurfs' village with a giant flower as an umbrella. As she goes inside, it transitions to animation and the small blue creatures dance along to the lively track—with some pretty impressive moves. The club-ready single marks Rihanna's first new music since 2022's 'Lift Me Up,' recorded for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. More from Rolling Stone Rihanna Is Dropping Her First Song in 3 Years for 'Smurfs' Soundtrack A$AP Rocky Gets Criminal Case Record Sealed After Acquittal Rihanna Reveals She's Pregnant With Third Child at Met Gala 'Friend of Mine' will appear on the Smurfs soundtrack, along with DJ Khaled, Cardi B, and Desi Trill's 'Higher Love,' which dropped in February. The soundtrack is set for release on June 13 via Roc Nation Distribution and will also feature a new song from Tyla. Smurfs hits theaters on July 18. The official synopsis notes, 'When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.' Other voice actors include James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Marshmello, and Kurt Russell. Rihanna notably hasn't dropped an album since 2016's Anti. The singer last provided a real update on her potential next album in February, saying she was 'feeling really optimistic' about the music she had been working on. 'This feels right,' she said. 'It feels like it digs right into where I need to be, and I want this. This body needs to come out, and I'm ready to go there. This is becoming my new freedom, because when I'm in the studio, I know that my time away from my kids is to blossom something that hasn't been watered in eight years. I've been in the studio the whole eight years. But it didn't hit me. I was searching for it.' She continued, 'I went through phases of what I wanted to do. 'This kind of album, not that album.' I know it's not going to be anything that anybody expects. And it's not going to be commercial or radio digestible. It's going to be where my artistry deserves to be right now. I feel like I've finally cracked it, girl!' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time

Rihanna Breaks 3-Year Hiatus with "Friend of Mine" Song for "Smurfs" Soundtrack
Rihanna Breaks 3-Year Hiatus with "Friend of Mine" Song for "Smurfs" Soundtrack

See - Sada Elbalad

time16-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • See - Sada Elbalad

Rihanna Breaks 3-Year Hiatus with "Friend of Mine" Song for "Smurfs" Soundtrack

Yara Sameh It has taken years, but Rihanna finally released a new song Friday — 'Friend of Mine,' for the upcoming Smurfs movie in which she voices Smurfette. Featuring the Fenty mogul singing over a happy-sounding Afrobeats-inspired dance track, complete with warm synths and rhythmic drums. A snippet of 'Friend of Mine' was first premiered in a trailer for the Smurfs film two days prior to the song's release, showing Ri's animated blue character singing and dancing to the track in Smurf Village. 'Friend of Mine' will appear on the Smurfs soundtrack, along with DJ Khaled, Cardi B and DESI TRILL's 'Higher Love,' which dropped in February. Tyla is also set to contribute music to the film, which hits theaters July 18. Also starring John Goodman, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Sandra Oh and more, the new Smurfs will follow the residents of Smurf Village banding together to rescue Papa Smurf after he is captured by an evil wizard. In addition to voice acting and recording a song for the project, Ri also served as a producer. When announcing the film back in 2023 at CinemaCon, Rihanna — who was then pregnant with her second son, Riot Rose — told the crowd, 'I get to show up in my PJs in my third trimester … I hope this gives me cool points with my kids one day.' The superstar is now going to be a mother of three, with Rihanna debuting her baby bump at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5. She and partner A$AP Rocky are also parents to their oldest son, RZA. 'Friend of Mine' marks Ri's first release since 2022's 'Lift Me Up' for the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" soundtrack. She dropped her last album "Anti" in 2016. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War

Rihanna to drop new song for the ‘Smurfs' movie
Rihanna to drop new song for the ‘Smurfs' movie

Ammon

time15-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Ammon

Rihanna to drop new song for the ‘Smurfs' movie

Ammon News - Rihanna fans who are desperate for new music don't need to feel blue any longer — the superstar finally has a new song coming out soon, recorded for the Smurfs movie soundtrack. As revealed Wednesday (May 14) with the release of the film's new trailer, Ri will drop a track called 'Friend of Mine' on Friday (May 16). The teaser also features snippets of the song, which finds the Fenty mogul singing over a dreamy Afrobeats-inspired dance track, 'You're looking like a friend of mine.' Starring Ri as the voice of Smurfette opposite John Goodman, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Sandra Oh and more, the Smurfs movie is set to hit theaters July 18. In addition to the 'Umbrella' singer's new song, its soundtrack will also feature Tyla as well as a song called 'Higher Love' by DJ Khaled, Cardi B and DESI TRILL, which dropped in February. The new teaser opens with a shot of Rihanna — aptly wearing a blue jacket and blue beads in her hair — dancing in the studio as she records some of Smurfette's lines. It then shows a preview of the film's storyline, with the residents of Smurf Village traveling to the real world to save Papa Smurf (Goodman) after he's kidnapped by evil wizard Gargamel (J. P. Karliak). 'Friend of Mine' will mark Ri's first release since 2022's 'Lift Me Up' from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. She hasn't dropped an album since 2016's Anti, which spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Billboard

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