"Raise It Up" is a 2007 song written by Jamal Joseph, Charles Mack and Tevin Thomas for the motion picture August Rush.
[2] In the film, August Rush (Freddie Highmore) wanders into Harlem and is drawn to a church by the voice of a young soloist named Hope (Nash) singing this song, which inspires him.
[5] "Raise It Up," a stirring anthem from August Rush (2007), is a blend of soul, gospel, and youthful exuberance, crafted by Jamal Joseph, Charles Mack, and Tevin Thomas.
Performed by Jamia Simone Nash and Impact Repertory Theatre, it serves as a pivotal moment in the film, drawing the protagonist, August Rush, to a Harlem church where his musical journey takes a transformative turn.
Celebrated for its emotional resonance, the song earned an Academy Award nomination despite initial crediting complications due to Oscar rules.