​Madonna Releases "I Rise" from 'Madame X'

It samples Parkland school shooting survivor Emma González

BY Sarah MurphyPublished May 3, 2019

Madonna has unveiled another track from her upcoming Madame X album, sharing "I Rise."
 
The closing song on the 13-song album, it follows previously released lead single and opening track "Medellín" featuring Maluma.
 
"I wrote 'I Rise' as a way of giving a voice to all marginalized people who feel they don't have the opportunity to speak their mind," Madonna explained in a statement. "This year is the 50th anniversary of Pride and I hope this song encourages all individuals to be who they are, to speak their minds and to love themselves."
 
The track also features a sample of Parkland school shooting survivor and gun law activist Emma González. It opens with a famous clip of her saying, "Us kids don't know what we're talking about, that we're too young to understand how the government works. We call BS."
 
Listen to "I Rise" below.
 
Madame X is out June 14 via Live Nation/Interscope/Maverick.
 

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