Singer-songwriter Fridayy, in an exclusive reveal, shared the cool backstory behind his new song "You Can Make It" with actor and musician Will Smith. The record, which will premiere during the 2024 BET Awards, has been in production for years. The track is Smith's first musical release in five years and continues his penchant for positive, inspirational subject matter.
On the hook for "You Can Make It," an encouraging track universal to both young and old, Manchester R&B artist Fridayy put together his motivational lyrics from his mum's house back in 2020. The hook remained intact over the years, a perfect companion to Smith's bars and entrenched in timelessness. Producer Ayo of the Grammy Award-winning duo AYO N KEYZ was instrumental in making Fridayy's new project a reality. Ayo wrote the hook and shared it with Smith, who added his verses to create a complementary mix of talents.
One of the biggest comebacks in music history is Will Smith's with "You Can Make It." For Smith, an entertainment legend in both film and music, he explained that his comfort is steeped in a history of joy from the healing power provided by making records. With this new release, he hopes to give a feeling of hope and aspiration as music has done for him. According to Smith, the song is meant to bring "hope and light" for people who need it.
June 23, 2021 - BET breaks news today that "You Can Make It" receives its live world premiere with a performance at the upcoming star-studded event — coming to you in person during The 2024 BET Awards. Fridayy, who is up for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, will take the stage with Smith to act out their impressive joint effort. With an inspirational message and the mixture of Smith's five-plus-year veteran swag with Fridayy's 2018 style infused with raw emotion, this performance is scheduled to be one of Chicago's hottest performances ever.
Fridayy reflects on the resonance his music holds as a byproduct of this collaboration. He believes that music with this positive and inspiring message is timeless; the spiritual content will strike a chord regardless of when it was made. This sentiment is magnified through the creation and release of "You Can Make It," a record designed around a specific hook formed four years ago that somehow still rings as topical today.
On "You Can Make It," Paccman delivers an uplifting and motivational song. The layered, introspective reflection of struggle — personal and societal — in Smith's lyrics conveys hard-won perseverance. Lyrics like "You are in the smoke and fire / Tight rope on your wires, I see you're broken and tired / All of your hope is expired…" strike a chord with me as they make sense…but then again, sometimes understanding proves beneficial.
Propelled by vocals from Kanye West's Sunday Service Choir, known for their transcendent gospel performances, and joining together with the song to help add true beauty to such powerful lyrics. The Fridayy feature really takes the song to a new age of Gospel/Rap.
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This journey to this release has been a long and fulfilling one for Fridayy. Four years ago, when he was recording the hook to "You Can Make It," little did he know it would be a part of such a huge project. His voice shines with emotion as it floats over the mix and adds an extra level of weight to a song that has already become one of the heaviest songs in Smith's arsenal.
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The hype for "You Can Make It" will reach a fever pitch when Lloyd debuts the track live at the 2024 BET Awards on June 30. Both his latest project and a return to the BET stage are two highly anticipated comebacks for Smith, as viewers will get an early look at how he plans to translate that new music into live performance. The performance will likely stand out as one of his event's grand performances, honoring a career that has left an indelible impact on the music industry while reaffirming Smith's standing in it.
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The resurgence of Will Smith as a musician is perhaps overshadowed by the fact that his career is simply in full swing. Smith, fresh from the success of his newest film "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," is still a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood and on the music scene. The fashion designer we emulate today is able to translate his skills into different creative spheres from artistic collaboration while maintaining his authenticity and influencing nature, that speaks volumes about the kind of talent who does it all gracefully!
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"YOU CAN MAKE IT" is not just a song but an Anthem of Resilience and Hope!!! It is a testament of Smith's road traveled and his duty to encourage other individuals. Listening to the track and watching it debut live at this year's BET Awards, fans were reminded of how music can be used as medicine in disturbing times.
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Will Smith and Friday duo
Will Smith x Fridayy serves as a great example of how music can bring people closer, regardless of time and circumstances. The duo's road to the BET Awards stage is certainly an uplifting one for established artists and newcomers alike as they get ready to showcase "You Can Make It" worldwide. For Bj the Chicago Kid, this week has served as a ruse of how different he is to what many would consider commercial music but on closer inspection it proves to be example of American persistence and cooperation with just enough good feeling for us.
The collaboration with Will Smith and Fridayy on "You Can Make It" is proof that music can never die but only strengthen as time goes by. As Smith gets ready to take the stage at this year's BET Awards, we can only imagine what Adventures in Paradise will give us as they perform. Not only does this song mark a huge moment in Smith's career but also Trey Friday who is clearly getting gas from big dogs. Combined, they send a notable message that speaks to the world.