You Can Make It
"You Can Make It" | ||||
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Single by Will Smith | ||||
Released | June 28, 2024 | |||
Recorded | 2024 | |||
Genre | Gospel hip hop | |||
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"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.
The song's lyrics aim to inspire the listener to hold on amid great adversity. It indirectly references Smith's challenges in the wake of his 2022 confrontation with Chris Rock at the Academy Awards and subsequent banning from the Oscars.[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]
References
- ^ 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.