Fridayy Reveals Four-Year Journey Of Will Smith’s New Track

Will Smith’s latest song, You Can Make It, might have surprised fans when it dropped on June 28, but it’s been in the works for years. The track features Fridayy and the Sunday Service choir, adding an uplifting vibe that resonates with listeners.

On June 30, at the 2024 BET Awards, Fridayy shared the story behind this inspiring collaboration. Speaking to PEOPLE at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the God Did singer-songwriter revealed, “I recorded that hook four years ago in my mom’s house in 2020.”

Fridayy, who is nominated for best male R&B/pop artist, praised producer Ayo, one-half of the Grammy-winning duo Ayo N Keyz. Ayo began working with Will earlier this year. 

“He played Will the hook, and Will added his verses on there. It’s a blessing, bro,” Fridayy said.

The artist emphasized the lasting impact of his music, saying, “The type of music I make, like you said, it’s hopeful, it’s motivational and it’s timeless. I can make a hook five years ago, and it means something to people today.”

Will will perform You Can Make It live for the first time at the BET Awards. On social media, the actor shared the significance of his first major release in over five years, writing, “Through some of my darkest moments, music has always been there for me — to lift me and help me grow.”

“It’s my humble wish that it can do the same for you and bring you all the joy and light you deserve,” he added.

Will revealed to Extra this month that he’s been working on new music for the last year and a half. “I have a project that is, without question, the most personal and powerful music that I’ve ever made. So, you know, I’m going to sneak that out on you in a month or so,” he added.

The 2024 BET Awards is scheduled to air on June 30 from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.