"You Can Make It" is a gospel hip hop song by rapper Will Smith featuring singer Fridayy and the Sunday Service Choir, released on June 28, 2024. Smith debuted the song in his debut performance at the BET Awards, alongside the choir and gospel singers Chandler Moore and Kirk Franklin.[1] It is his first single since appearing on the Joyner Lucas tribute track "Will" in 2020.
| "You Can Make It" | ||||
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| Single by Will Smith, Fridayy and Sunday Service Choir | ||||
| Released | June 28, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
| Genre | Gospel hip hop | |||
| Label | SLANG | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Alejandro Borrero, Austin Owens, Drew Anthony Gavin, Francis Leblanc, Isaac John De Boni, Ivanni Rodríguez, Keanu Torres, Manuel Lara, Finatik, Omarr Rambert, Will Smith | |||
| Producer(s) | Angela Glenn, Ayo the Producer, Chller, FNZ, Jason White, Javonte Pollard, Manuel Lara, OmArr, OneSix, Nato, Chris Iaughlin, Keanu Beats | |||
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The song's lyrics aim to inspire the listener to hold on amid great adversity.[2]
Smith hinted on Instagram that this song might be from a forthcoming album called Dance in Your Darkest Moments,[1] which was the final phrase in his BET Awards performance.[3]
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| US Christian Songs (Billboard)[4] | 23 |
| US Gospel Songs (Billboard)[5] | 3 |
References
edit- ^ a b Horowitz, Steven J. (2024-06-30). "Will Smith Debuts New Single 'You Can Make It' With Kirk Franklin, Chandler Moore and Sunday Service Choir at the BET Awards 2024". Variety. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ Segarra, Edward (2024-06-30). "Will Smith returns to music with uplifting BET Awards 2024 performance of 'You Can Make It'". USA Today. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (2024-06-30). "Will Smith Gives Rousing Performance of His New Inspirational Song "You Can Make It" at BET Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ "Will Smith Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Will Smith Chart History (Hot Gospel Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
