Rise - Single
Capitol
Release date: July 15, 2016
By Shawal Ras
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Katy Perry just surprised everyone by releasing a brand new song called 'Rise'.
The song, serves as a promo for the upcoming Summer Olympics, is produced by Max Martin (and Dr. Luke, allegedly) and has been confirmed as not a lead single off her upcoming album.
"When you think the final nail is in / Think again / Don't be surprised / I will still rise," Perry sings in the uplifting power ballad, a clear contrast to another hot release of the day: Britney Spears' 'Make Me (feat. G-Eazy)'.
Perry also gave a lengthy writeup alongside the press release, which coincides with the horrifying terror attack in Nice, France. You can read her statement below:
“This is a song that’s been brewing inside me for years, that has finally come to the surface. I was inspired to finish it now, rather than save it for my next album, because now more than ever, there is a need for our world to unite. I know that together we can rise above the fear – in our country, and around the world. I can’t think of a better example than the Olympic athletes, as they gather in Rio with their strength and fearlessness, to remind us how we ALL can come together, with the resolve to be the best we can be. I hope this song can inspire us to heal, unite, and rise together. I am honored that NBC Olympics has chosen to use it as an anthem before and during the Rio Games.”