YIFY ZHANG Drops an Anthem for the Youth
YIFY ZHANG hits us with a brand new single that has a powerful, youthful cry-out that wants to break free from the old ways, patterns, habits, views, and more. This is a track that feels anthemic, mainly because of its sentiment.
The track is about being your own, most authentic self, no limitations, no boundaries, no regrets, and no fears.
In that sense, the song comes through very powerfully. It's a huge bold statement, and she really hits it with everything she's got, as well as coating it in a brilliant pop sheen that feels insanely danceable and colorful, but still edgy.
The way the track balances those elements is borderline brilliant. A driving pop single with amazing production, polished and crisp, but also has this slightly futuristic overtone that helps breed a little bit of that edginess I mentioned earlier.
Now, some of the polished, sort of closed-fisted edge comes from the instrumentation; a lot of it also comes from the lyrics and how, once again, they are about breaking free from the old ways.
This is not a new sentiment, but YIFY delivers it for her generation. I feel like a lot of younger people will hold this one close, relate to it, and connect with it from beginning to end.
The song is called "Rise", and it's not just about rising up against old ways, but it's also about rising up as yourself. Finding your own empowerment and putting it out there for everyone to soak in.
This is part of the impactful side of the track, and she really just puts it out there with a great attitude that is strong and firmly grounded, but still has this amazing brightness to it at the same time.
The song showcases her knack for writing songs that you can get addicted to.
It's very easy to get swallowed up by this track, but it's also easy to start letting it move your body.
This is a song that showcases a load of personality and character, which are the elements that hit the hardest throughout the entire thing. That's what sends the message. She is standing for her generation of people.
She's paving the path and saying the things that a lot of the youth want to say out loud.
Why do they have to be stuck in the old ways of doing things?
In a lot of ways, it's relatable even to people my age, who were taught their entire lives to follow the system. Go to college, get the job, climb the corporate ladder, find yourself a piece of the American dream.
I think with people even younger than myself, it has even more power behind it. The meaning is intensified because younger people have a different perspective than I do.
All in all, this is about finding your own path; not really having to follow the rules, do what you're told, or do everything by the book, so to speak.
It's about taking down those barriers and doing things in a way that feels right to you.
I think YIFY has an amazing way of articulating that and bringing that message to life through this track. This is a bilingual single, and the vocals throughout the entire thing are not only empowering, but give you a sense of some of the artist's many influences in music, not just pop.
The accompanying music video is an absolute banger, laced with color and attitude.
A lot is going on, giving you plenty to chew on, both musically and visually, so I suggest the first time you listen to this track, you do it by way of watching this music video.
It was shot extremely well and displays some of the energetic, almost raw persona that the song expresses.
So, out with the old, and in with the new.
Dig into "Rise" and see how it speaks to you.
Rise - Single by Yify Zhang | Spotify
