{"id":18322,"date":"2025-12-01T02:58:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T02:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=18322"},"modified":"2025-12-01T02:58:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T02:58:10","slug":"watch-scarlett-johansson-shock-family-audiences-as-her-husky-voiced-set-it-all-free-soars-past-tens-of-millions-of-streams-leaving-theaters-shaking-in-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=18322","title":{"rendered":"WATCH Scarlett Johansson shock family audiences as her husky-voiced \u201cSet It All Free\u201d soars past tens of millions of streams, leaving theaters shaking in 2016."},"content":{"rendered":"

Known globally for her dramatic roles and blockbuster action turns as Black Widow, Scarlett Johansson<\/b> surprised family audiences in 2016 by lending her distinctive voice to the animated film Sing<\/b>. She played Ash, a punk-rock porcupine who finds her true artistic identity. Movie-going parents were totally conquered when Scarlett Johansson broke her heart out with the rock anthem “Set It All Free,”<\/b> proving she doesn’t need a stunt to hit those high notes! She shattered the stereotype that voice actors just “sing for fun.”<\/span><\/p>\n

High Notes and High Stakes: An Anthem of Empowerment<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The track “Set It All Free” is a critical emotional centerpiece in Sing<\/i>, serving as Ash\u2019s cathartic rebellion against her dismissive boyfriend and the industry\u2019s pressure to conform. Written specifically for the movie by songwriter Dave Bassett<\/b>, the song perfectly channels a raw, garage-rock sound, transforming Ash’s heartbreak into an anthem of freedom and empowerment. Johansson\u2019s signature husky voice<\/b>, which many might have initially associated only with acting, was deployed with surprising power and control, conveying both Ash’s initial vulnerability and her ultimate rock-star confidence. The moment she started singing, the whole theater exploded with true rock star energy emanating from the actress.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Data: A Viral Hit That Endures<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The song achieved significant popularity on streaming platforms and remains a favorite from the film. The soundtrack for Sing<\/i>, released on November 24, 2016, peaked at No. 8 on the US Billboard<\/i> 200 chart<\/b>. The original audio track and movie clips of “Set It All Free” on YouTube have amassed tens of millions of views<\/b>, testifying to its lasting emotional resonance with the film’s audience well into 2024. For those who followed Johansson\u2019s career beyond Hollywood, her vocal success was less of a surprise. She had already released her debut album, Anywhere I Lay My Head<\/i>, in 2008, and collaborated with musician Pete Yorn on the critically praised 2009 collaborative album, Break Up<\/i>, demonstrating a genuine commitment to music. The success of “Set It All Free” in Sing<\/i> firmly legitimized her standing as a credible musician in the public eye, proving that the raw, emotional energy she brought to her cinematic role as Ash was authentic and powerful.<\/span><\/p>\n