After years away from recording studios, Rihanna He surprises his fans again with an unexpected musical return.
The Barbadense artist will launch this Friday, May 16 His new song “Friend of Mine”part of the soundtrack of the next animated film “The Smurfs”in which he also interprets with his voice Smurfine In the original version.
Although they have passed nine years Since he released his acclaimed album “ANTI” (2016), Rihanna has not been completely far from music.
In 2022, he recorded “Lift me up”the emotional ballad to Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverwhich was nominated so much to Oscar Award as Grammy.
Now, the star repeats formula: a sporadic return, but loaded with expectation. “Friend of Mine“It’s a topic Pop-Dancecheerful and sticky, which can already be partially heard in the most recent trailer of the tape.
The video clip shows to Smurfina (with Rihanna’s voice and song) performing the song in a key scene in the story.
An animated tape full of stars
The new movie of The Smurfs, 100% animatedwill arrive at theaters next July 18.
In addition to Rihanna, the cast of voices in English includes figures such as James Corden, Nick Offerman, Daniel Levy, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Maya Erskine, Marshmelloamong others.
Rihanna thus adds to a list of pop stars that have given a voice to smurf in previous adaptations, such as Demi Lovato and Katy Perry.
A different return … but expected
Although this return does not imply a new album, the simple fact of listening to Rihanna’s voice in an unpublished subject has aroused enthusiasm among her millions of followers.
In the absence of a new album, it seems that the big screen will be, for now, the only scenario to enjoy its music.
“Friend of Mine” will be available in All digital platforms This Friday. For those who have been waiting for new songs by Rihanna, this can be a small but welcome dose.
