Rihanna Set to Make Music Comeback with New Song for ‘Smurfs’ Movie Soundtrack

Rihanna is finally making her music comeback after almost three years, and fans couldn’t be more excited! The Bajan singer will release a brand new song for the highly anticipated Smurfs movie and has also joined the cast to voice the iconic role of Smurfette.

The announcement came at the end of the movie’s first trailer, revealing that the Smurfs soundtrack would feature new music from Rihanna herself. Although it’s unclear how many songs RiRi has contributed to the album, fans are eagerly awaiting what she has in store.

Other Featured Artists in the Soundtrack

In addition to Rihanna’s contribution, the soundtrack will also feature tracks from DJ Khaled and Cardi B, including their collaboration “Higher Love.” This marks Rihanna’s first music release since her ballad “Lift Me Up,” which was featured in the 2022 movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. However, it didn’t achieve the chart success many had hoped for.

Rihanna’s Long-Awaited Ninth Album

Rihanna’s last studio album, ANTI, was released in 2016, and fans have been waiting for a follow-up ever since. The long wait has left many wondering when the next era of Rihanna music will officially drop. But the good news is that RiRi has been giving hints over the past year about her highly anticipated ninth album.

During a red carpet interview at a Fenty Hair event in 2023, Rihanna shared that she is “starting over” with the album and rediscovering her musical style. She explained that she has been working on the project for so long that she wanted to take a step back, re-listen to the material with a fresh perspective, and decide what to keep.

“I’m starting over, but I don’t wanna neglect the songs that I have,” she said. “I want to actually go back and listen to stuff with new ears, with my new perspective, and see what applies.” It sounds like Rihanna is about to deliver something truly special!

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Musical Collaboration

Rihanna has also shared that her partner, A$AP Rocky, may play a key role in the album’s production. When asked if her children, RZA and Riot, would be involved, RiRi hinted that she and Rocky were collaborating in the studio. “Me and Rocky are really trying to figure out who’s gonna use what because it’s so good!”

Rihanna’s Other Ventures and Family Life

In addition to her musical journey, Rihanna has been busy with her growing business empire, including her Savage X Fenty brand and raising her two children with Rocky. She has also been supporting him during his ongoing legal battle.

What’s Next for Rihanna?

As we eagerly await more details on the Smurfs movie soundtrack and her next album, one thing is for certain—Rihanna’s return to music is bound to be iconic. Stay tuned for more updates!