Tyla is making big moves again! The 23-year-old South African singer is featured on the upcoming Smurfs movie soundtrack, alongside global superstar Rihanna. The animated film hits cinemas on July 18, 2025, and fans are already excited about the music lineup.
Rihanna’s new song “Friend of Mine” drops on May 16 and will appear in the movie. It’s her first release since 2022’s “Lift Me Up” for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The track has a fun Afrobeats-inspired sound and plays during the newly released trailer.
The new Smurfs Movie trailer features Rihanna’s “Friend Of Mine” single and Tyla’s upcoming song from the soundtrack 💙
Watch it here: pic.twitter.com/HLAKAjr8Uu
— Fenty Headlines (@FentyHeadlines) May 14, 2025Tyla’s contribution to the Smurfs soundtrack proves that her star continues to rise. She joins other major artists like DJ Khaled, Cardi B, and DESI TRILL, whose song “Higher Love” is also featured.
The new Smurfs film follows a fun storyline where evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel kidnap Papa Smurf. The other Smurfs go on a mission into the real world to rescue him, and along the way, they discover their true purpose.
This exciting project comes just after Tyla wowed everyone at the 2025 Met Gala. She wore a custom Jacquemus gown inspired by fashion icon André Leon Talley. Her navy pinstripe dress featured a corseted bodice and a massive train that flowed dramatically down the steps. She paired the look with sparkling Pandora jewelry and a bold honey blonde pixie cut, making her one of the night’s standout stars.
Earlier this year, Tyla also teamed up with BLACKPINK’s Lisa on the dreamy track “When I’m With You” from Lisa’s debut album Alter Ego, released on February 28, 2025. The song showed off a softer side of Tyla and received love from fans around the world.
From chart-topping hits to red carpet slays and now appearing on a Hollywood soundtrack, Tyla is proving she’s a global star in the making!
