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Black America Web
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Rihanna, Cardi B, Tyla & More Featured On The ‘Smurfs' Soundtrack
Source: Courtesy / UMG The beloved blue crew is back, and they're bringing a full-blown sonic experience. Ahead of its theatrical debut this summer, Smurfs has unveiled its all-star soundtrack with beloved voices Rihanna, Cardi B, Tyla and more. Read more and check out the full tracklist inside. The vibrant and genre-blending collection of songs is set to elevate the animated adventure to new heights. Distributed by Roc Nation and Universal Music Group, the album officially drops June 13, but it's available now for pre-save and pre-order. The Smurfs soundtrack features a powerhouse roster that includes Rihanna, Tyla, DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Shenseea, and James Corden, alongside rising global talents like Natania, Lous and the Yakuza, and DESI TRILL. This isn't just another movie album, but it's a cultural crossover, fusing pop, hip-hop, Caribbean, and South Asian influences. Fans already got a taste of the Smurfs soundtrack energy with Rihanna's 'Friend Of Mine' and DESI TRILL's 'Higher Love,' which features DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania, and Subhi. The latter is accompanied by a colorful video and has quickly ignited buzz online. The full tracklist is as diverse as the Smurfs' own world, ranging from the uplifting 'Celebrate' and 'Milenge' by Natania, to Tyla's vibey 'Everything Goes With Blue' and Shenseea's high-energy 'It's My Party.' Actor and voice cast member Corden even delivers a heartfelt tune titled 'Always On The Outside.' Milenge – Natania Celebrate – Natania Friend Of Mine – Rihanna Higher Love – DESI TRILL feat. DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania & Subhi Liar For A Living – Natania It Takes A Village – Natania & The Indian Connect Big Dreams – James Fauntleroy To Me – Lous and the Yakuza Did We – Natania Balle Balouza – Natania, Subhi & The Indian Connect Everything Goes With Blue – Tyla It's My Party – Shenseea Always On The Outside – James Corden Higher Calling – The Indian Connect With Rihanna not only voicing Smurfette but also serving as a producer, Smurfs promises to be one of this summer's most culturally rich and musically daring releases. Be sure to catch the film in theaters July 18, 2025. Let the countdown begin! Be sure to pre-order and pre-save the soundtrack here. SEE ALSO Rihanna, Cardi B, Tyla & More Featured On The 'Smurfs' Soundtrack was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Time Out
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
‘Smurfs': the full tracklist for Rihanna's new animated movie
The tiny, blue Smurfs are back with their mushroom houses and their floppy white caps. After a series of commercially successful live-action and animated Smurfs movies, the franchise returns in 2025 with a reboot directed by Chris Lord (Puss in Boots, Shrek the Third) and produced by pop star Rihanna (who also has a voice role as Smurfette). Based on the evergreen Belgian comic series by cartoonist Peyo, Smurfs follows the efforts of Smurfette and her fellow Lilliputian creatures as they set out to rescue their mentor Papa Smurf from the clutches of evil wizard brothers Gargamel and Razamel. The premise might seem familiar to previous Smurf adventures, but with Rihanna in the cast, the film's soundtrack promises to be a step above its precursors. The Smurfs movies have always stuck to a feel-good pop sound with singles like Britney Spears's Ooh La La for The Smurfs 2 and Meghan Trainor's I'm A Lady for Smurfs: The Lost Village. For 2025's Smurfs, Chris Lord's Puss in Boots collaborator Henry Jackman is on scoring duties, while a 14-track pop soundtrack boasts high-profile names like Tyla and Cardi B along with cast members Rihanna and James Corden. With 14 uplifting pop numbers, the Smurfs tracklist captures the magical and cheerful nature of its little blue heroes. What's on the Smurfs soundtrack? Milenge by Natania Celebrate by Natania Friend of Mine by Rihanna Higher Love by DESI TRILL feat. DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania and Subhi Liar For A Living by Natania It Takes A Village by Natania and The Indian Connect Big Dreams by James Fauntleroy To Me by Lous and the Yakuza Did We by Natania Balle Balouza by Natania, Subhi and The Indian Connect Everything Goes With Blue by Tyla It's My Party by Shenseea Always On The Outside by James Corden Higher Calling by The Indian Connect The Smurfs soundtrack not only offers original pop tracks from Rihanna, 'Water' hitmaker Tyla, and rapper Cardi B, but a good chunk of the songs also share an Indian connection. Featuring Indian-American vocalists like Subhi and Natania on multiple songs, the tracklist occasionally also features Hindi lyrics, such as Natania's opening track Milenge (a Hindi word that roughly translates to 'meeting someone'). To reflect the different sounds and moods of the Smurfs, the artist lineup is also globally diverse, ranging from Congolese-Belgian rapper-singer Lous and the Yakuza to Jamaican dancehall artist Shensea. The most star-studded single off the album is Higher Love, a song produced by DESI TRILL, the British record label and collective that focuses on " desi" South Asian artists. With vocal contributions from Subhi and Natania, Higher Love also features frequent collaborators DJ Khaled and Cardi B. As for Rihanna's song Friend of Mine, the tropical dance track features very limited lyrics and more of vocal refrains. Still, at a time when the Barbadian megastar hardly drops any singles and albums, the Smurfs song and her lead role as Smurfette will be enough to appease her fans. Friend of Mine joins the ranks of Rihanna's other notable soundtrack recordings like Lift Me Up (from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) and Sledgehammer (Star Trek Beyond). Who is in the cast? Unlike 2011's The Smurfs which blended animated characters with live-action performances, the animated reboot sticks solely to a voice cast. Rihanna voices Smurfette, with character actor John Goodman voicing Papa Smurf, the leader of the Smurfs. This marks Goodman's return to animation after voicing the memorable Sully in Monsters Inc. Papa's brothers Ron and Ken are voiced by Hollywood royalty Kurt Russell (Tombstone, The Thing) and TV star Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation, The Last of Us). Other Smurfs are voiced by Killing Eve 's Sandra Oh, Mrs and Mrs Smith star Maya Erskine, Cobra Kai breakout Xolo Maridueña, and British comedian-presenter James Corden. Other cast members in undisclosed roles include popular comedy names like Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Dan Levy, and Natasha Lyonne. That's not all, as Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer, masked DJ Marshmello, and talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel also join the ensemble. When is Smurfs released? Smurfs is in cinemas on July 18, 2025.
IOL News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Save the date! Tyla's new track for the ‘Smurfs' soundtrack drops on June 13
Tyla's highly anticipated original track for the 'Smurfs' soundtrack is dropping on June 13. Image: X The wait is almost over for South African sensation Tyla's new song, featured on the upcoming 'Smurfs' movie soundtrack. After teasing fans with the movie's trailer and a few soundtrack drops, including Rihanna's 'Friend of Mine' and DJ Khaled's 'Higher Love', fans are eagerly anticipating the 'Push 2 Start' singer's original track. According to the latest updates, the soundtrack, which includes an original song by the 'Bliss' hitmaker, is set to drop on Friday, June 13. While Rihanna's 'Friend of Mine' received mixed reviews from fans, who were expecting a bigger comeback from the music icon, Tyla's song is expected to bring a fresh vibe to the soundtrack. The song's style and sound are yet to be revealed, but the eight-second clip that is circulating gives just enough glimpse of what to expect from the vibrant and versatile 'popiano' artist. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading short snippet of Tyla's upcoming 'Smurfs movie' soundtrack. — tii 🐅 (@tylasbliss) May 28, 2025 The 'Smurfs' movie is set to be a visual treat, with the film set to hit theatres on Friday, July 18. The animated film promises to bring a fresh take on the classic characters, and the soundtrack is expected to complement the movie's tone and style. The 23-year-old singer is known to deliver chart-topping hits and has proven that with her debut album, including the deluxe version and recent single, 'Bliss'. Will Tyla's track live up to the hype? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the 'Smurfs' soundtrack is going to be a wild ride with contributions from big names like Rihanna, Cardi B, and now Tyla.
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
Tyla joins Rihanna and Cardi B on Smurfs soundtrack
South African sensation Tyla has landed a spot on the soundtrack for the highly anticipated SMURFS movie, set to hit cinemas on 18 July. The soundtrack boasts an impressive lineup featuring global superstars like Rihanna, Cardi B, DJ Khaled, and more. The lead single, Higher Love by Desi Trill featuring DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania, and Subhi, dropped in February, according to Glamour. It blends South Asian sounds with hip-hop, creating a fresh and vibrant vibe. Tyla's contribution remains under wraps. However, fans can expect her signature amapiano style to add a unique South African flavour to the mix. This year, Tyla made a stunning appearance at the 2025 Met Gala in a custom Jacquemus gown. She also collaborated with BLACKPINK's Lisa on When I'm With You. The film follows Smurfette, voiced by Rihanna, on a daring mission to rescue Papa Smurf from the evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel. Rihanna's recent release, Friend of Mine , marks her first new music since 2022's Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever . The full soundtrack drops on 13 June and promises an eclectic mix of genres and cultures. South African fans are buzzing with excitement, as many hope to see a Tyla-Rihanna red carpet moment at the premiere. However, some fans remain cautious about the film's plot. They keep calling it 'a carbon copy' of Trolls due to its music-heavy, city-adventure storyline. For South African audiences, Tyla's involvement is a proud moment. This collaboration highlights the growing influence of amapiano on the world stage. With the soundtrack's release just weeks away, fans eagerly await to see if this ambitious project can blend diverse styles while honouring the beloved Smurfs legacy. At a time when South African music continues to break barriers, Tyla's role in this international collaboration shines a hopeful light. It's a reminder that local talent can captivate global audiences—and that the world is ready to listen. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
What's On
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
KYGO is bringing his world tour to Dubai next weekend
KYGO beats, hotter than a Dubai summer… Chart-topping DJ and music producer KYGO is bringing his World Tour – Part Two to Coca-Cola Arena next Friday, May 30. If you've ever had Firestone on repeat or vibed to It Ain't Me , then you already know – this is a show you don't want to miss. A global sensation, live in Dubai Fresh off a sold-out show for 65,000 fans in Mexico City, KYGO is set to bring his signature sound to the UAE. Known for his tropical house beats and feel-good anthems, he'll be spinning all the hits, from Stole the Show to Higher Love , plus tracks from his latest album, KYGO. Expect big-name collaborations, a high-energy setlist, and a production that'll have the entire arena on its feet. A few facts about KYGO Born Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, KYGO shot to fame in 2014 with his remix of Ed Sheeran's I See Fire , which racked up millions of streams overnight. Since then, he's worked with global stars like Selena Gomez, Coldplay, and Whitney Houston (yes, that Higher Love remix), making him one of the most streamed electronic artists in history. More big names If you're planning your concert calendar, the UAE is stacked: Jennifer Lopez at Etihad Arena on July 29, Lil Baby on October 18, Enrique Iglesias in November, and Katy Perry closing the year in December. Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, tickets are available on Images: Instagram > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
