Rihanna Announces First New Song In 6 Years And It Has A Very Special Meaning Earlier today (Wednesday), Rihanna dropped a teaser for her first new song in six-year, ‘Life Me Up’ which will be part of the ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ soundtrack. The track “is written as a tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman,” according to a press release. The entire song is set to be released on Friday, October 28, and the complete ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ soundtrack will be released on November 4. What is your favorite Rihanna song?