This was a huge disco hit in 1979. Alpert’s producers originally wanted it to be faster, but he slowed the tempo down, creating the song’s famous groove.
You may recognize the bass line (beginning at 3:23) that was sampled in “Hypnotize” by The Notorious B.I.G.
Lyrics for this song have yet to be released
Rise was written by Randy Badazz & Andy Armer.
Rise was produced by Andy Armer & Randy Badazz & Herb Alpert.