"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]
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| Single by Andra Day | ||||
| from the album Cheers to the Fall | ||||
| Released | August 28, 2015 | |||
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| Length | 4:13 | |||
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| "Rise Up" on YouTube | ||||
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
editIn 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]
Live performance
editIn 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
editAn official music video, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, was published on May 9, 2016, through the singer's YouTube channel.[12]
Reception
editIn an album review by Jim Carroll of The Irish Times praised the song for the signer's "grit and gumption as a writer".[13] Isa Jaward of The Observer praised 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
edit| Chart (2015–2017) | Peak position |
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| France (SNEP)[17] | 115 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[18] | 61 |
| Canada AC (Billboard)[19] | 50 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[20] | 1 |
| US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[21] | 6 |
| US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[22] | 25 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[23] | 31 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[24] | 27 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[25] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[26] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[27] | 4× Platinum | 4,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ 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.