Descendants: The Rise of Red (soundtrack) explained

Descendants: The Rise of Red
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Descendants cast
Cover:Descendants The Rise of Red (Original Soundtrack).jpg
Released:July 12, 2024
Recorded:January 2023[1]
Genre:Pop
Label:Walt Disney
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Chronology:Descendants soundtracks

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]

Background

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

"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]

Commercial performance

Descendants: The Rise of Red initially debuted at number 87 on the Billboard 200 before reaching number 60.[9] It debuted at number one on iTunes Charts following its release.[10]

The single "Red" debuted at number 13 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.[11] On the UK Official Video Streaming Chart, the music videos for "Red" reached number 42,[12] "Life is Sweeter" reached number 26,[13] and "Love Ain't It" reached number 77.[14]

In July 2024, the soundtrack for The Descendants: The Rise of Red had accumulated over 26 million streams across various platforms.[15] [16]

The track "Red" gained significant popularity on social media, generating numerous fan choreography covers and dance challenges on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.[17]

Live performances

Kylie Cantrall performed "Red" live at Nerd Nite during Vidcon in Anaheim on June 28. 2024.[18] [19] 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.[20] 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.[21] 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.[22]

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[23] 120
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[24] 21
US Billboard 200[25] 60
US Kid Albums (Billboard)[26] 1
US Top Soundtracks (Billboard)[27] 1

Notes and References

  1. descendants. 1620482143087460352. Here we go! #InProduction #DescendantsDeets. January 31, 2023. July 18, 2024.
  2. Web site: April 26, 2024 . China Anne McClain & Kylie Cantrall Perform "What's My Name (Red Version)" From Descendants: The Rise of Red Soundtrack In New Music Video . July 18, 2024 . Disney Plus Press.
  3. Web site: June 21, 2024 . Kylie Cantrall Paints Wonderland "Red" In New Music Video From Descendants: The Rise of Red . July 18, 2024 . Disney Plus Press.
  4. Web site: Donnelly . Jim . April 28, 2024 . "Descendants: The Rise of Red" starts streaming Friday, July 12, exclusively on Disney+ Disney+ . 2024-08-03 . . en.
  5. Web site: Sharpe . Josh . July 12, 2024 . DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED Soundtrack Out Now . 2024-08-03 . . en.
  6. Web site: Betti . Tony . July 12, 2024 . "Descendants: The Rise of Red" Arrives On Disney+, Original Soundtrack Now Available . 2024-08-03 . LaughingPlace.com . en-US.
  7. Web site: filmmusicreporter . April 26, 2024 . Descendants: The Rise of Red Soundtrack Album Announced Film Music Reporter . July 18, 2024 . Film Music Reporter.
  8. Atkinson . Katie . June 21, 2024 . Queen of Hearts' Daughter Caught 'Red'-Handed in Fiery New Music Video From Descendants: The Rise of Red . July 18, 2024 . Billboard.
  9. Web site: McIntyre . Hugh . August 2, 2024 . Disney's Entire 'Descendants' Franchise Is Back On The Charts . 2024-08-03 . . en.
  10. Web site: July 16, 2024 . 'Descendants: The Rise of Red' Is Disney Branded Television's Biggest Movie Premiere Ever on Disney+ . 2024-08-03 . . en-US.
  11. August 3, 2024 . Bubbling Under Hot 100 . 2024-08-03 . . en-US.
  12. Web site: August 9, 2024 . Official Video Streaming Chart on 9/8/2024 . 2024-08-13 . . en.
  13. Web site: August 9, 2024 . Official Video Streaming Chart on 26/7/2024 . 2024-08-13 . . en.
  14. Web site: July 26, 2024 . Official Video Streaming Chart on 26/7/2024 . 2024-08-13 . . en.
  15. Web site: July 17, 2024 . Rita Ora's film broke the record in three days . August 21, 2024 . Koha.net.
  16. Web site: Campione . Katie . July 16, 2024 . Descendants: The Rise of Red Breaks Record With 3-Day Viewership On Disney+ . Deadline Hollywood.
  17. Web site: Decker . Trevor . July 22, 2024 . Kylie Cantrall’s “Red” From ‘Descendants: The Rise Of Red’ Goes Viral . August 21, 2024 . Trevor Decker News.
  18. Web site: Jones . Chae’ . June 23, 2024 . Kylie Cantrall is on A Path of Destruction in Wonderland in "Red" . 2024-08-13 . Temple of Geek . en-US.
  19. Web site: June 21, 2024 . New Red Music Video Released Ahead of Descendants: The Rise of Red Arrival on Disney+ . 2024-08-13 . Daps Magic . en-us.
  20. Web site: Sharpe . Josh . August 12, 2024 . 'Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour' Coming in Summer 2025 . 2024-08-13 . . en.
  21. Web site: Maldonado . Ryder . August 12, 2024 . Disney stars from "Descendants" and "Zombies" get ready for a World Tour . 2024-08-13 . . en.
  22. Web site: August 9, 2024 . The Unmatched Power of Disney Storytelling on Display from Disney Entertainment on Night One of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event . 2024-08-13 . . en-US.
  23. Web site: Soundtrack - Descendants - The Rise Of Red - ultratop.be . 2024-08-03 . Hung Medien.
  24. Web site: July 19, 2024 . Official Album Downloads Chart on 19/7/2024 . 2024-08-03 . . en.
  25. August 3, 2024 . Billboard 200: Week of August 3, 2024 . 2024-08-01 . . en-US.
  26. July 27, 2024 . Kid Albums: Week of July 27, 2024 . 2024-08-01 . . en-US.
  27. July 27, 2024 . Soundtracks: Week of July 27, 2024 . 2024-08-01 . . en-US.