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Descendants: The Rise of Red (soundtrack)

Descendants: The Rise of Red is a soundtrack album by the cast of the film of the same name, released on July 12, 2024, by Walt Disney Records. The soundtrack was announced on April 26, 2024, with the release of the lead single, "What's My Name (Red Version)."[2] Another single, "Red," was released on June 21, 2024.[3]

Descendants: The Rise of Red
Soundtrack album by
Descendants cast
ReleasedJuly 12, 2024
RecordedJanuary 2023[1]
GenrePop
Length36:02
LabelWalt Disney
Descendants soundtracks chronology
Descendants 3
(2019) 		Descendants: The Rise of Red
(2024)
Singles from Descendants: The Rise of Red
  1. "What's My Name (Red Version)"
    Released: April 26, 2024
  2. "Red"
    Released: June 21, 2024

Background

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The soundtrack was released on July 12, 2024, to accompany the release of its parent film.[4] The soundtrack consists of 13 songs,[5] with 10 of them originating from the film. It also includes a rendition of "So This Is Love" from the 1950 animated film, Cinderella, a remix of "What's My Name" from Descendants 2, and a cover of Joan Jett's song, "Bad Reputation."[6]

Singles

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"What's My Name (Red Version)", performed by China Anne McClain and Kylie Cantrall was released as a single on April 26, 2024, along with the pre-order of the soundtrack.[7] "Red," performed by Kylie Cantrall and Alex Boniello, was released as the second single on June 21, 2024.[8]

Track listing

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Descendants: The Rise of Red (Original TV Movie Soundtrack) track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Performer(s)Length
1."Red"
3:08
2."So This Is Love"
1:13
3."Love Ain't It"
  • Armato
  • Sturges
  • Schmalholz
  • Price
4:23
4."What's My Name" (Red Version)
  • Armato
  • Schmalholz
  • Sturges
2:26
5."Fight of Our Lives"
  • Armato
  • Sturges
  • Schmalholz
  • Price
  • Cantrall
  • Baker
3:12
6."Life Is Sweeter"
Cast of Descendants: The Rise of Red3:38
7."Perfect Revenge"
  • Jason Mater
  • Bekah Novi
  • Powers
3:14
8."Shuffle of Love"
  • Will Jay
  • Brandon C. Rogers
  • Mater
Ruby Rose Turner2:44
9."Get Your Hands Dirty"
  • Baker
  • Morgan Dudley
2:41
10."Life Is Sweeter" (Reprise)
  • Cumbee
  • Powers
  • Ora
  • Cantrall
0:48
11."Life Is Sweeter" (Remix)
  • Cumbee
  • Powers
Cast of Descendants: The Rise of Red0:58
12."Bad Reputation"
Cantrall2:09
13."Descendants: The Rise of Red Score Suite"Torin BorrowdaleTorin Borrowdale5:21

Reception

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Jerrica Tisdale of CinemaBlend said that while Disney movies typically emphasize the importance of goodness and doing what is right, the song “Get Your Hands Dirty” introduces a more nuanced view of morality. Tisdale applauded The Rise of Red for adding complexity to its portrayal of right and wrong in a children’s film. Tisdale also stated that “Love Ain’t It” is akin to Descendants’ version of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” noting that while it may not reach the iconic status of the latter, it is an epic, multilayered song with distinct sections, a catchy chorus, and strong vocals, particularly from Rita Ora. They considered it an ideal track to highlight the complex relationship between Red and the Queen of Hearts.[9]

Commercial performance

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Descendants: The Rise of Red initially debuted at number 87 on the Billboard 200 before reaching number 60.[10][unreliable source] It reached number one on the Billboard Soundtracks Chart and Billboard Kid Albums Chart.[11] It also debuted at number one on iTunes Charts following its release.[12] In July 2024, the soundtrack for The Descendants: The Rise of Red had accumulated over 26 million streams across various platforms.[13][14]

The single "Red" debuted at number 13 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100.[15] On the UK Official Video Streaming Chart, the music videos for "Red" reached number 42,[16] "Life is Sweeter" reached number 26,[17] and "Love Ain't It" reached number 77.[18] As of August 2024, the song “Red” has received over 46 million streams across official channels and 1 billion engagements, with 31 million views on YouTube and 5 million in its first weekend, while the “Life Is Sweeter” and “What’s My Name” videos have received over 23 million and 16 million views respectively.[19]

Impact

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The track "Red" gained significant popularity on social media, generating numerous fan choreography covers and dance challenges on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.[20]

Live performances

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Kylie Cantrall performed "Red" live at Nerd Nite during Vidcon in Anaheim on June 28. 2024.[21][22] On August 9, 2024, during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at the D23 Expo, Descendants: The Rise of Red star Rita Ora presented a musical medley of songs from the film.[23] Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Dara Reneé, Ruby Rose Turner, Morgan Dudley, Joshua Colley, and Peder Lindell performed on stage several songs in costume during the event.[24] On the same day, Disney announced that Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Dara Reneé, Ruby Rose Turner, Freya Skye, and Malachi Barton would go on a Descendants and Zombies: Worlds Collide tour in summer 2025.[25]

Charts

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Chart performance for Descendants: The Rise of Red
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[26] 120
UK Compilation Albums (OCC)[27] 2
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[28] 21
US Billboard 200[29] 60
US Kid Albums (Billboard)[30] 1
US Top Soundtracks (Billboard)[31] 1

References

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  1. ^ @descendants (January 31, 2023). "Here we go! #InProduction #DescendantsDeets" (Tweet). Retrieved July 18, 2024 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ "China Anne McClain & Kylie Cantrall Perform "What's My Name (Red Version)" From Descendants: The Rise of Red Soundtrack In New Music Video". Disney Plus Press. April 26, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  3. ^ "Kylie Cantrall Paints Wonderland "Red" In New Music Video From Descendants: The Rise of Red". Disney Plus Press. June 21, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  4. ^ Donnelly, Jim (April 28, 2024). ""Descendants: The Rise of Red" starts streaming Friday, July 12, exclusively on Disney+ | Disney+". American Broadcasting Company. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  5. ^ Sharpe, Josh (July 12, 2024). "DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED Soundtrack Out Now". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  6. ^ Betti, Tony (July 12, 2024). ""Descendants: The Rise of Red" Arrives On Disney+, Original Soundtrack Now Available". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  7. ^ "Descendants: The Rise of Red Soundtrack Album Announced | Film Music Reporter". Film Music Reporter. April 26, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  8. ^ Atkinson, Katie (June 21, 2024). "Queen of Hearts' Daughter Caught 'Red'-Handed in Fiery New Music Video From Descendants: The Rise of Red". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  9. ^ Tisdale, Jerrica (August 7, 2024). "The Best Descendants' Songs Ranked, Including The Rise Of Red". CinemaBlend. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  10. ^ McIntyre, Hugh (August 2, 2024). "Disney's Entire 'Descendants' Franchise Is Back On The Charts". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  11. ^ Murray, Cori (August 21, 2024). "How Disney Kept the 'Descendants' Hot Streak Alive After Stars' Departures". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  12. ^ "'Descendants: The Rise of Red' Is Disney Branded Television's Biggest Movie Premiere Ever on Disney+". The Walt Disney Company. July 16, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  13. ^ "Rita Ora's film broke the record in three days". Koha.net. July 17, 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  14. ^ Campione, Katie (July 16, 2024). "Descendants: The Rise of Red Breaks Record With 3-Day Viewership On Disney+". Deadline Hollywood.
  15. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. August 3, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  16. ^ "Official Video Streaming Chart on 9/8/2024". Official Charts Company. August 9, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  17. ^ "Official Video Streaming Chart on 26/7/2024". Official Charts Company. August 9, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  18. ^ "Official Video Streaming Chart on 26/7/2024". Official Charts Company. July 26, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  19. ^ "How Disney's 'Descendants' Franchise Cast a Spell on Global Audiences". The Walt Disney Company. August 22, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  20. ^ Decker, Trevor (July 22, 2024). "Kylie Cantrall's "Red" From 'Descendants: The Rise Of Red' Goes Viral". Trevor Decker News. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  21. ^ Jones, Chae’ (June 23, 2024). "Kylie Cantrall is on A Path of Destruction in Wonderland in "Red"". Temple of Geek. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  22. ^ "New Red Music Video Released Ahead of Descendants: The Rise of Red Arrival on Disney+". Daps Magic. June 21, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  23. ^ Sharpe, Josh (August 12, 2024). "'Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour' Coming in Summer 2025". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  24. ^ Maldonado, Ryder (August 12, 2024). "Disney stars from "Descendants" and "Zombies" get ready for a World Tour". KABC-TV. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  25. ^ "The Unmatched Power of Disney Storytelling on Display from Disney Entertainment on Night One of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event". The Walt Disney Company. August 9, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  26. ^ "Soundtrack - Descendants - The Rise Of Red - ultratop.be". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  27. ^ "Official Compilations Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  28. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart on 19/7/2024". Official Charts Company. July 19, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  29. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of August 3, 2024". Billboard. August 3, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  30. ^ "Kid Albums: Week of July 27, 2024". Billboard. July 27, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  31. ^ "Soundtracks: Week of July 27, 2024". Billboard. July 27, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
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