Rise (stylized as RISE) is the second studio album by Taeyang, member of Big Bang (South Korean band). It is his first full album in four years since Solar in July 2010. Rise became the third highest charting K-pop album, and also the highest charting K-pop album by a Korean soloist on the Billboard 200 chart by debuting at #112, #1 on Billboard World Albums Chart, and #1 on Heatseekers Albums Chart. The album also debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart.

"Ringa Linga" was the first single for the album, released on November 2013. The track is a hip-hop and EDM song with rhythmic rapping. The album, however, was only released six months after this single with a more R&B sound, with Taeyang saying there was a change in concept during the recording sections because his label, YG, wasn’t satisfied with the tracks he was working on.

Taeyang worked with Choice37 and Teddy Park, who had helped with his previous album. He also sought help from The Fliptones, JHart and other noticeable producers, including Boys Noize and Peejay. Both of them had contributed to Big Bang albums before. Bandmate G-Dragon also contributed. This album marked the first collaboration between him and Airplay, Jo Sung Hwak, Happy Perez, Britt Burton and other uncredited producers and musicians. Although most tracks are R&B, "Body" is a "old-school disco" with "heavy electronic and digital vibe to it" while "This Ain' It" is reminiscent of British pop, "Let Go" of gospel music and "Intro (Rise)" includes tropical elements.

The album was digitally released on June 3, consisting of 9 songs and was released worldwide through iTunes, Melon and other online music portals. The physical album hit stores on June 10. There are two different versions of the album. The regular album contains a booklet (48p), CD, one poster, and one sticker. The limited edition features a booklet (128p), CD, two posters, and three photo cards.

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