Cardi B and DJ Khaled Collaborate on Belinda Carlisle-Sampling Song for 'Smurfs' Soundtrack

The track 'Higher Love,' featuring Natania and Subhi, will appear on the soundtrack for the upcoming Smurfs movie, set to release on July 18.

Cardi B and DJ Khaled have released 'Higher Love,' a song for the Smurfs movie soundtrack, which samples Belinda Carlisle's 1987 hit 'Heaven Is a Place on Earth.'
The track also features vocals from South Asian artists Natania and Subhi, highlighting a multilingual and collaborative approach to the song's production.
Cardi B delivers family-friendly verses, a departure from her usual style, while some lyrics are speculated to reference her ex, Offset.
DJ Khaled expressed excitement over the project, calling it a 'full-circle moment' as a fan of the Smurfs growing up and now as a parent whose children enjoy the franchise.
The Smurfs movie, featuring Rihanna as the voice of Smurfette, is scheduled for a U.S. theatrical release on July 18, with more soundtrack details yet to be revealed.