# 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)." Another single, "Red," was released on June 21, 2024.

## Background

The soundtrack was released on July 12, 2024, to accompany the release of its parent film. The soundtrack consists of 13 songs, 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."

## 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. "Red," performed by Kylie Cantrall and Alex Boniello, was released as the second single on June 21, 2024.

## Reception

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.

## Commercial performance

Descendants: The Rise of Red initially debuted at number 87 on the Billboard 200 before reaching number 60. It reached number one on the Billboard Soundtracks Chart and Billboard Kid Albums Chart. It also debuted at number one on iTunes Charts following its release. In July 2024, the soundtrack for The Descendants: The Rise of Red had accumulated over 26 million streams across various platforms.
The single "Red" debuted at number 13 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100. On the UK Official Video Streaming Chart, the music videos for "Red" reached number 42, "Life is Sweeter" reached number 26, and "Love Ain't It" reached number 77. 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.

### Impact

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

## Live performances

Kylie Cantrall performed "Red" live at Nerd Nite during Vidcon in Anaheim on June 28. 2024. 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. 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. 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.

## Charts

Chart performance for Descendants: The Rise of Red :
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) | 120 |
| UK Compilation Albums (OCC) | 2 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC) | 21 |
| US Billboard 200 | 60 |
| US Kid Albums (Billboard) | 1 |
| US Top Soundtracks (Billboard) | 1 |