2015 single by Andra Day
"Rise Up " is a single by American singer and songwriter Andra Day . It was released on August 28, 2015, through Warner Music Group , as the second single from her debut studio album, Cheers to the Fall (2015).[1] [2]
The song is certified quadruple platinum in the US. It was nominated at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards for Best R&B Performance ,[3] and won the The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award at the Soul Train Music Awards .[4] Her live performance on The View gave her a nomination at the 45th Daytime Emmy Awards .[5]
Composition
In an interview with Time , Andra Day explained that the song was written after one of her close friends had been diagnosed with cancer . She described it as a "a sort of prayer" during a "freestyle recording" where "there are lines in there I'd normally find cliché. But sometimes a good cliché is exactly what you need in a moment of hopelessness".[6] [7] [8]
In July 2016 she performed the song at the Democratic National Convention .[9] She also performed the song on talk show The View ,[10] receiving a Daytime Emmy Awards nomination for Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program .[11]
Music video
An official music video, directed by M. Night Shyamalan , was published on May 9, 2016, through the singer's YouTube channel.[12]
Reception
In an album review by Jim Carroll of The Irish Times prised the song for the signer "grit and gumption as a writer".[13] Isa Jaward of The Observer prised the "uplifting gospel melodies" of the song.[14]
In 2021, the song became an anthem during Black Lives Matter protests.[15] [16] In 2024, the song would be used for a celebratory video for Cody Rhodes that was made after Rhodes won the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship , which was shown on the Raw after WrestleMania XL .
Charts
Certifications
References
^ Ginsberg, Gab (January 20, 2021). "Andra Day Gives Uplifting Performance of 'Rise Up' at Inauguration Parade" . Billboard . Retrieved January 29, 2024 .
^ Cavallo, Alice (April 27, 2021). "These 6 Andra Day Songs are a Must-Listen - Andra Day Rise Up Best Songs" . L'Officiel USA . Retrieved January 29, 2024 .
^ "Andra Day" . grammy.com . The Recording Academy . Retrieved March 1, 2021 .
^ Iasimone, Ashley (November 27, 2016). "2016 Soul Train Awards: See the Full Winners List" . Billboard . Retrieved March 1, 2021 .
^ "The View | Andra Day and Common | "Rise Up" – The Emmys" . Television Academy . April 25, 2018. Retrieved January 29, 2024 .
^ Pulia, Shalayne (November 5, 2017). "Inspiring to 'Rise Up' " . Time . Retrieved January 29, 2024 .
^ Fragassi, Selena (November 17, 2016). "Andra Day still spreading the message to 'Rise Up' " . Chicago Sun-Times . Retrieved January 29, 2024 .
^ Willets, Melissa (January 20, 2021). "The Meaning Of Andra Day's Inauguration Song Explained" . TheList.com . Retrieved January 29, 2024 .
^ Crucchiola, Jordan (July 26, 2016). "Singer Andra Day Performs 'Rise Up' at the Democratic National Convention" . Vulture . Retrieved January 29, 2024 .
^ "ESSENCE Fest Artist Andra Day Slays 'Rise Up' on The View" . Essence . Retrieved January 29, 2024 .
^ "45th Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations Announced" . emmyonline.com . Academy of Television Arts & Sciences . Archived from the original on March 30, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2018 .
^ Tang, Estelle (May 10, 2016). "Prepare to Cry at Andra Day's Beautiful, Emotional "Rise Up" Video" . Elle . Retrieved January 29, 2024 .
^ Jim, Carroll (September 11, 2015). "Andra Day: Cheers to the Fall Album Review" . The Irish Times . Retrieved February 18, 2024 .
^ Isa, Jaward (April 24, 2016). "Andra Day: Cheers to the Fall review – pop-friendly pain and heartbreak" . The Observer . Retrieved February 18, 2024 .
^ "How 'Rise Up' became a protest anthem" . CNN . April 20, 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2024 .
^ Dwyer, Michael (April 16, 2021). " 'We are not hanging on a tree any more': Andra Day defies the racism that killed her idol" . The Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved January 29, 2024 .
^ "Andra Day – Rise Up" (in French). Les classement single .
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved January 29, 2024.
^ "Andra Day Chart History (Canada AC)" . Billboard . Retrieved January 29, 2024.
^ "Andra Day Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved January 29, 2024.
^ "Andra Day Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved January 29, 2024.
^ "Andra Day Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved January 29, 2024.
^ "Andra Day Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved January 29, 2024.
^ "Andra Day Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)" . Billboard . Retrieved January 29, 2024.
^ "Danish single certifications" . IFPI Danmark . Retrieved January 29, 2024 .
^ "British single certifications – Abdra Day – Rise Up" . British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved January 29, 2024 .
^ "American album certifications – Andra Day – Rise Up" . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved January 29, 2024 .