U2 release new song for Mandela biopic

U2 have released new material for the first time since 2009.

“Ordinary Love” is featured in upcoming biopic 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom', which stars Idris Elba and Naomie Harris.

A clip of the new song was released to U2.com subscribers on Thursday night and marks the first new U2 release since 2009’s 'No Line on the Horizon'.

U2 are rumoured to release their 16th studio album in February 2014. 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom', is due to be released in Ireland in January.

"We are delighted to have U2 write an original song for Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom,' said producer Anant Singh.

"This is really fitting as U2 has always been a staunch supporter of Madiba. I was fortunate to be with them when we visited Robben Island together, accompanied by Madiba."

Harvey Weinstein, Co-Chair of producers TWC, added: "Over the years U2 and I have had a superb relationship including partnering on the Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe winning song 'The Hands That Built America' for Martin Scorsese's 'Gangs of New York'.

"When I asked them to consider writing a song for 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom', it was the fastest 'Yes' I have ever received.

"The band saw various cuts of the film over the summer and worked diligently to write a song that truly reflects Nelson Mandela.

"I think they did a brilliant job honouring the man and the leader they have known for over 20 years."