Belinda Brady has never shied away from putting her heart at the center of her music, but with her latest single ‘Rise Up’, the Canadian reggae standout delivers one of her most personal and purpose-driven releases yet.
Out worldwide on January 30 via Slammin Media and Believe Music, ‘Rise Up’ is a stirring reggae-soul anthem inspired by the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica. For Brady, a proud daughter of Kingston, the destruction hit far beyond the headlines.
“As a proud Kingston daughter, I felt the pain of shattered homes, uprooted families, and kids without shoes,” Brady shared. “I teamed up with my husband Eddie Bullen—Grammy-nominated and JUNO Award recipient—to turn that heartbreak into hope, honouring parents’ sacrifices and the angels from afar.”
Those “angels,” Brady explains, include members of the Jamaican Diaspora, neighbours, and global supporters who mobilized quickly to help affected communities. ‘Rise Up’ stands as both a thank-you and a call to action, reflecting the island’s enduring national motto, Out of Many, One People.
More than just a song, ‘Rise Up’ is part of a broader mission. Brady is using the release to inspire continued support for Jamaica’s recovery efforts, urging listeners to donate to Food for the Poor Jamaica, an organization actively rebuilding lives across the island.
With ‘Rise Up’, Belinda Brady once again proves that music can be both moving and meaningful—an anthem of resilience, unity, and hope, released at a time when Jamaica’s spirit of perseverance continues to shine through adversity.
The single will be available on all leading online music platforms.
