Song by Rihanna Featured in Smurfs Movie: "Friend Of Mine" Makes a Comeback
Rihanna's Long-Awaited Ninth Studio Album on the Horizon
From Barbadian sensation and billionaire beauty magnate Rihanna, the much-anticipated ninth studio album has been brewing for almost a decade. Over the years, she's dabbled in music frolics like her collaboration with PartyNextDoor, "Believe It," and her addition to the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, "Lift Me Up."
Now, three years after her last soundtrack contribution, Rihanna returns with another film soundtrack release, "Friend of Mine," in the upcoming animated film Smurfs. As Smurfette's voice actress, Rihanna steps away from her traditional pop and R&B roots, opting for an upbeat club track that's a departure from her well-known sound.
Crooning lyrics such as, "Just met you tonight, but you feel like a friend of mine / Feel like a friend of mine, feel like a friend of mine / Feel like a friend of mine, feel like a friend of mine / How can so familiar be so brand new?", this new track is a tantalizing taste of what's to come from this music maverick.
So, what's next for her musically? According to Rihanna, she's uncovered the key to unlocking her creative passion for her next opus. As she told Harper's Bazaar in February,
Fans can expect something unexpected from R9. Unlike her radio-topping smash hits of past decades, this album won't be designed for mainstream or radio consumption. Instead, it will reflect her artistic evolution.
Meanwhile, Smurfs embarks on its cinematic journey on July 18.
Enrichment Data Insights:
- Rihanna's ninth studio album, tentatively titled R9, has been in the works for nearly a decade since her 2016 release, Anti. Recent developments hint at its impending release, with new singles emerging.
- The album is shaping up to be a personal and passionate project, showcasing Rihanna's diverse music styles that have included pop, R&B, dancehall, hip-hop, and electronic genres.
- Rihanna has confirmed that she is actively working on the album, even in the midst of her third pregnancy. She indicated that some production aspects, such as videos, might be delayed, but the album itself is progressing without a pause.
- Given the ongoing album production and Rihanna's commitment to her artistry, fans can expect a unique and unconventional album that moves away from her traditional radio-friendly hits from the 2000s and 2010s.
Rihanna's long-awaited ninth studio album, titled R9, is anticipated to be a departure from her previous pop and R&B hits, showcasing her artistic evolution and diverse music styles. The upcoming animated film Smurfs, in which Rihanna voices Smurfette, presents fans with another song, "Friend of Mine," before the release of R9.
