Rihanna has made her return to the music scene with the release of her new single, Lift Me Up.
The new track has been recorded for the upcoming Black Panther sequel, Wakanda Forever, which is due in cinemas on 11 November.
The 34-year-old Barbadian singer last released solo music in 2016 with her eighth studio album, Anti.
The song features a stripped-back melody, with delicate strings that underplay Rihanna's soulful vocals.
"Lift me up, hold me down, keep me close, safe and sound," she sings.
"Hold me when you go to sleep, keep me in the warmth of your love when you depart, keep me safe and sound."
The song swells with melancholy, and the singer is accompanied by a subtle backing choir.
Lift Me Up was released with an accompanying instrumental track.
Rihanna shared a simple tweet announcing the song's release, with the hashtag #LiftMeUp.
Source: Press Association
