Bad Gal Riri Makes an Epic Return With New Song ‘Lift Me Up’
Bad Gal Riri blessed fans with a new solo single for the first time in six years. It will be featured in the upcoming Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Rihanna’s undeniable discography of hits solidified her place as a pop princess for decades. She has become one of the most significant artists of our generation with songs like “Pon De Replay,” “Diamonds,” “Love On The Brain,” and more. However, RiRi took a hiatus from music in 2017 to build her fashion/beauty empire, leaving music fans disheartened. Thankfully, on October 28, her long-awaited return to music sent fans into a frenzy. Writing credits on this beautifully haunting ballad included Ludwig Goransson, Robyn Fenty (of course), Temilade Openiyi (aka Tems), and director Ryan Coogler.
Lift Me Up is looking like a worldwide hit. Y’all better find a way to dance to it because I will be requesting it at the clubs
— Manny (@FentySensei) October 29, 2022
On the same day, a music video featuring visuals from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was released on YouTube. In her natural Piscean element, Rihanna gave us beautiful beach views to accompany her equally angelic vocals. In addition, Marvel fans gained sneak peek clips of the upcoming film, including scenes with lead actors Angela Basset, Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira, and Lupita Nyong’o.
The Oscar-winning 2018 Black Panther film told the story of Wakanda, an advanced nation under the rule of king T’challa (Chadwick Boseman). Unfortunately, Boseman’s untimely death in 2020 left fans shattered and questioning if the series could continue without its leading star. Miraculously, Marvel, the remaining cast, and Coogler have pulled through to continue the legendary legacy Boseman helped shape in the upcoming film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
According to iHeartRadio, Rihanna’s new single “Lift Me Up” will also serve as a tribute to this legacy. It is part of the film’s soundtrack, and filmgoers can anticipate this hit as part of the beginning and end credits.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s score album, composed by Göransson will be available on November 11, 2022. The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By tracklisting follows:
- “Lift Me Up” Performed by Rihanna
- “Love & Loyalty (Believe)” Performed by DBN Gogo, Sino Msolo, Kamo Mphela, Young Stunna and Busiswa
- “Alone” Performed by Burna Boy
- “No Woman No Cry” Performed by Tems
- “Árboles Bajo El Mar” Performed by Vivir Quintana and Mare Advertencia
- “Con La Brisa” Performed by Foudeqush and Ludwig Göransson
- “La Vida” Performed by Snow Tha Product featuring E-40
- “Interlude” Performed by Stormzy
- “Coming Back For You” Performed by Fireboy DML
- “They Want It, But No” Performed by Tobe Nwigwe and Fat Nwigwe
- “Laayli’ kuxa’ano’one” Performed by ADN Maya Colectivo: Pat Boy, Yaalen K’uj, All Mayan Winik
- “Limoncello” Performed by OG DAYV featuring Future
- “Anya Mmiri” Performed by CKay featuring PinkPantheress
- “Wake Up” Performed by Bloody Civilian featuring Rema
- “Pantera” Performed by Alemán featuring Rema
- “Jele” Performed by DBN Gogo, Sino Msolo, Kamo Mphela, Young Stunna and Busiswa
- “Inframundo” Performed by Blue Rojo
- “No Digas Mi Nombre” Performed by calle x vida and Foudeqush
- “Mi Pueblo” Performed by Guadalupe de Jesús Chan Poot
The pressure is on for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to live up to the high standards set by the previous film. However, with this sequel successfully pulling Rihanna out of a six-year music hiatus, it’s well on its way to creating a unique successful legacy. You can buy tickets for the film here, and in the meantime, you can stream “Lift Me Up” on all available platforms.
