Rihanna is back with her first new music in two years—and it’s Smurftastic!
The global superstar is releasing a brand-new song called “Friend of Mine” tomorrow, and it’s tied to the upcoming Smurfs animated film, set to hit theaters on July 18th. Not only is Rihanna lending her voice to the soundtrack—she’s also voicing Smurfette herself!
This marks Rihanna’s first release since 2022’s “Lift Me Up” for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which earned her both Oscar and Grammy nominations. Fans can hear a preview of “Friend of Mine” in the new Smurfs trailer, which dropped this week and already has fans buzzing.
With her signature vocals and a heartfelt message about friendship, “Friend of Mine” is sure to be a highlight of the family-friendly film—and another exciting chapter in Rihanna’s genre-spanning career. Stay tuned for the full track tomorrow! 💫