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Rise

Katy Perry · 2016

6 min · 2 tracks · pop rock · synth-pop · gospel

An empowering anthem infused with soaring melodies and motivational lyrics that inspire resilience and strength.

Rise is a single by Katy Perry, released in 2016. An empowering anthem infused with soaring melodies and motivational lyrics that inspire resilience and strength. 'Rise' became an anthem for empowerment, gaining significant traction during the 2016 Summer Olympics and charting well globally. Its critical reception highlighted its inspiring message, leading to discussions about its role in pop culture during a politically charged year. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rise sound like?

An empowering anthem infused with soaring melodies and motivational lyrics that inspire resilience and strength. Rooted in pop rock and synth-pop.

What makes Rise by Katy Perry notable?

'Rise' became an anthem for empowerment, gaining significant traction during the 2016 Summer Olympics and charting well globally. Its critical reception highlighted its inspiring message, leading to discussions about its role in pop culture during a politically charged year. When 'Rise' was released in July 2016, Katy Perry was in a transitional phase following the commercial success of her previous album, 'Prism' (2013). This track served as a standalone single, embodying her shift towards more personal and politically charged themes as she prepared for her fourth studio album.

How many songs are on Rise?

Rise has 2 tracks, running approximately 6 minutes.

Tracklist

2 tracks·6:46

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Rise (radio edit) Standout 3:23
  • 2 Rise (instrumental) Standout 3:23

Release Date

July 14, 2016

Genre

pop rock, synth-pop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

6 min 46 sec