Hilary Duff is rocking a black bikini in the video for her comeback single “Chasing the Sun.”

The song and video officially released on Tuesday, although it leaked online the day before.

Duff described it as a “light and fun summer song.” Colbie Caillat, Toby Gad, and Jason Reeves co-wrote the tune, which Duff hopes “helps people to feel a little more carefree.”

The song marks Duff’s return to the music industry after a seven-year break.

“I took a break from music for quite awhile, but it gave me the power to choose my next steps carefully and I’m really proud of the album I’ve made,” Duff said.

“I’ve worked very hard and the album is a great representation of the experiences I’ve had in my life and where I want to go from here!”

Alright..#chasingthesun available NOW on @itunesmusic http://t.co/MRadlMPIAV pic.twitter.com/OvUKPTLI4H

— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) July 29, 2014

The upcoming studio album will be Duff’s fifth. The singer and actor, who rose to fame as star of Disney’s hit series Lizzie McGuire, released her first album (Santa Claus Lane) in 2002.

She followed that up with Metamorphosis, her best-selling album to date, in 2003. It included two hit singles, “Come Clean” and “So Yesterday” and went triple platinum.

Duff went on to release a self-titled studio album in 2004, a compilation album (Most Wanted) in 2005, her fourth studio album (Dignity) in 2007, and a greatest hits album (Best of Hilary Duff) in 2008.

Duff has kept busy acting and being a mother during her break from music.

Besides starring in a spin-off movie of the Lizzie McGuire series, Duff stared in Agent Cody Banks (2003,) Cheaper by the Dozen (also 2003,) and A Cinderella Story (2004.)

She guest-starred on series such as George Lopez, Gossip Girl, Joan of Arcadia, and Two and a Half Men.

Had a blast with this bunch today! Getting so excited to start shooting!just heard some crazy story lines! @young… pic.twitter.com/euhSDpe5A8

— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) July 21, 2014

Most recently she’s been attached to TV Land’s upcoming single-camera comedy series Younger. Written and executive-produced by Darren Star (Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, Sex and the City) the series will also star Sutton Foster (Bunheads, Shrek the Musical,) Debi Mazar (Collateral, Goodfellas,) and Miriam Shor (Bedazzled, The Cake Eaters.)

A selfie just because I'm happppi pic.twitter.com/cG41pADt8U

— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) July 29, 2014

Duff also provided voice for the animated film Wings: Sky Force Heroes opposite Josh Duhamel and Rob Schneider, and starred in the yet-to-be-released Flock of Dudes with Skylar Astin, Bryan Greenberg, and New Girl’s Hannah Simone.

Duff is also a New York Times best selling author. In 2010 she released Elixir, the first installment of her young adult trilogy, a collaboration with Elise Allen. Devoted released in 2011 and True in 2013.

Duff and her estranged husband Mike Comrie have a son, Luca, who was born in March 2012.

Image via Instagram, Hilary Duff