Rise Up

Album: Epic soundtrack (2013)
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Songfacts®:

  • Beyoncé recorded this song for the animated movie Epic, for which she voices the character Queen Tara. The Destiny's Child founder co-wrote the song with Australian singer/songwriter Sia, whose other credits include David Guetta's "Titanium." Hit-Boy and Chase N. Cashe produced the tune.
  • Voicing Queen Tara was the first job Beyoncé did after giving birth to Blue Ivy.

Comments: 2

  • AnonymousSia's input is so obvious
  • Precious from NigeriaThe song is so sweet and good
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