Rihanna opens up about her long-awaited ninth album, explaining that she refused to release music that didn’t match her growth and evolution. Despite her hiatus, she released “Lift Me Up” for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack and is now feeling optimistic about her new music. Rihanna is proud of her last album, Anti, and is excited to release music that reflects where her artistry deserves to be. She has finally found the sound she’s been searching for and is ready for her new project to come out.