Rihanna officially marked her return to solo music with the release of her new single, "Friend of Mine," created for the 2025 Smurfs movie soundtrack. This is her first new music since 2016 and showcases a softer, more maternal tone reflecting her evolution since becoming a mother. The whimsical track, accompanied by a playful music video, blends elements of pop culture and personal reinvention. Although it may differ from the sultry music fans are accustomed to, it undeniably carries her signature style. The film's plot involves Smurf heroes teaming up to rescue Papa Smurf.
Rihanna's new single "Friend of Mine" marks her return to solo music after nearly a decade, showcasing her evolution as an artist and a mother.
Through this whimsical track for the Smurfs movie, Rihanna captures a softer, more maternal tone that reflects her personal growth since becoming a mother in 2022.
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