Lift Me Up - From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Music From and Inspired By

About this song

Rihanna's first solo single since 2016, it was released in October 2022 as the lead single from the soundtrack to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. It was written by Rihanna, Tems, and Ryan Coogler and produced by Ludwig Göransson, and it received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Original Song. Critics were divided, with some praising Rihanna's vocals and others finding the song generic.

What it's about

The song is a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, who played T'Challa in Black Panther. Tems has said it was written as a warm embrace for people the writers have lost, a chance to sing to them and express how much she misses them.

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Fun facts

• Sampled in 2 other songs, like “Everything: 2022 Megamix by Joseph James (DJ)”.
• Written by Rihanna, Tems, Ludwig Göransson, Ryan Coogler and Muni Long.
• Produced by Ludwig Göransson.