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Rihanna Debuts First Song in Three Years with Smurfs Soundtrack Release

The new track, 'Friend of Mine,' premieres May 16 as part of the animated film's soundtrack, with Rihanna also starring as Smurfette and serving as executive producer.

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Overview

  • Rihanna's 'Friend of Mine,' her first new song since 2022, will release on May 16 as part of the Smurfs movie soundtrack.
  • The song, teased in the trailer released May 14, features an Afrobeats-inspired dance track that aligns with the film's lighthearted tone.
  • Rihanna voices Smurfette in the film and also serves as an executive producer, marking her expanded creative role in the project.
  • The Smurfs movie, directed by Chris Miller, features a star-studded voice cast and is set to premiere in theaters on July 18, 2025.
  • This marks Rihanna's first major musical release since 'Lift Me Up' for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, continuing her influence in global pop culture.