Songfacts®:

• "Risk It All" is a soulful duet where Usher and H.E.R. exchange verses over a stirring piano melody. The pair are willing to throw everything on the line in the pursuit of love, ready to face uncertainty and the possibility of heartbreak. Fearlessly, they cast caution aside, determined to be together at any cost.
• Usher and H.E.R. recorded the soul-stirring composition specifically for The Color Purple soundtrack. The lyrics capture the unfiltered emotion and enduring strength woven into the film's narratives of risk, love, and liberation.
• The track was produced by H.E.R and co-written by her with British songwriter Jimmy Napes (Sam Smith's "Stay With Me," Disclosure's "Latch" and Clean Bandit's "Rather Be").
• H.E.R. takes on the role of Squeak in The Color Purple, marking her official acting debut.
• The Color Purple is based on the 1982 novel by Alice Walker and the Broadway musical of the same name. It is the second movie adaptation of the novel, following the 1985 film directed by Steven Spielberg.
• Dave Meyers directed the song's steamy music video. The visual has a captivating and sensual atmosphere, complementing the song's themes of love and taking risks. Meyers is known for his work with a wide range of artists, including Pink, Ariana Grande and Kendrick Lamar.
• Usher included "Risk It All" on his 2024 album Coming Home.