2023 single by Alicia Keys
"Lifeline " was released on November 27, 2023 through Gamma Records as the second single from the soundtrack album of the 2023 film The Color Purple . [ 1] The song is performed by american singer-songwriter Alicia Keys .[ 2]
The music video, directed by Diane Martel and executive produced by Ashley Greyson , was nominated at the MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video in 2024 .[ 3]
Background and composition
After the announcing of The Color Purple directed by Blitz Bazawule , the second film adaptation of the 1982 novel of the same name by Alice Walker after Steven Spielberg 's 1985 film , Kris Bowers was named as the composer of the score.[ 4] On November 27, 2023 the soundtrack's musicians and performers were revealed alongside the publication of "Lifeline" as the second single after "Keep It Movin ".[ 5]
The song is co-written, co-produced by Alicia Keys with Marshmello , Tricky Stewart and production team TMS .[ 6] [ 7] It was described by Keys as a "heartfelt ode to the unequivocal comfort emanating from friends, family, and community that holds us up as we face life's challenging moments."[ 8]
Keys performed the song at The Diary of Alicia Keys 20th anniversary concert at Webster Hall in New York City on December 1, 2023.[ 9]
On December 11, Keys performed the song during a surprise concert at St Pancras railway station in London, United Kingdom .[ 10] Keys also performed the song live at the 2023 Jingle Bell Ball in London .[ 11]
Music video
The official music video of the song was published on December 21, 2023.[ 12] The video, directed by Diane Martel and executive produced by Ashley Greyson , featured scenes with Keys herself and cameo form the film.[ 13] The video received a nomination at the MTV Video Music Awards for Best R&B Video .[ 14]
Charts
Release history
References
^ Trapp, Malcom (November 27, 2023). "Megan Thee Stallion, Coco Jones, Jorja Smith And More To Appear On 'The Color Purple' Soundtrack" . Rap-Up . Retrieved November 28, 2023 .
^ Wild, Stephi (December 15, 2023). "Listen: THE COLOR PURPLE Musical Film Official Soundtrack is Available Now" . BroadwayWorld.com . Retrieved December 18, 2023 .
^ Rahman, Abid (August 6, 2024). "MTV Video Music Awards: Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter and Eminem Top Nominations" . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved August 6, 2024 .
^ Tangcay, Jazz (December 4, 2023). " 'Origin' and 'The Color Purple' Composer Kris Bowers Shares Gratitude for Kobe Bryant Mentorship, Ava DuVernay Collaborations and Scoring Empowering Stories" . Variety . Retrieved December 9, 2023 .
^ "Warner Bros. Pictures, WaterTower Music and gamma. Announce December 15th Arrival of THE COLOR PURPLE (MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY)" . Business Wire . November 27, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2023 .
^ Major, Michael (December 9, 2023). "THE COLOR PURPLE Soundtrack to Feature Music By Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson & More" . BroadwayWorld.com . Retrieved December 9, 2023 .
^ Pointer, Flisadam (November 28, 2023). " 'The Color Purple' Will Feature Alicia Keys, Usher, & Many More" . UPROXX . Retrieved November 28, 2023 .
^ Culwell-Block, Logan (November 28, 2023). "Making-Of Documentary, Soundtrack Dated for The Color Purple Movie Musical" . Playbill . Retrieved December 9, 2023 .
^ Lundy, Kadeem (2023-12-04). "Alicia Keys Performs at Webster Hall for 20th Anniversary of The Diary of Alicia Keys" . The Knockturnal . Retrieved 2024-01-07 .
^ Damara Kelly, Tyler (2023-12-11). "Alicia Keys Surprises Fans with Impromptu Performance at St Pancras International Station" . The Line of Best Fit . Retrieved 2024-01-07 .
^ "Alicia Keys - Full Set (Live at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2023, Night Two) Video" . Global Media & Entertainment . December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 .
^ Powell, Jon (December 22, 2023). "Alicia Keys wants to be your "Lifeline" on emotionally charged cut" . Revolt . Retrieved December 22, 2023 .
^ Blistein, Jon (December 21, 2023). "Alicia Keys Unfurls a 'Lifeline' in New Video for 'Color Purple' Contribution" . Rolling Stone . Retrieved December 22, 2023 .
^ Grein, Paul (August 6, 2024). "Taylor Swift Leads 2024 MTV Video Music Awards With 10 Nominations" . Billboard . Retrieved August 6, 2024 .
^ "Top 40 – 8 Febr – 15 Febr 2024" [Top 40 – February 8 to February 15, 2024]. Nationale Top 40 Suriname . 15 February 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024 .
^ "Alicia Keys Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved February 13, 2024.
^ Cantor, Brian (2023-12-04). "Alicia Keys' "Lifeline" Ranks As Hot Adult Contemporary Radio's Most Added Song" . Headline Planet . Retrieved 2023-12-09 .
^ Carpio, Eileen (November 29, 2023). "Alicia Keys - Lifeline (Radio Date: 29-11-2023)" . EarOne . Retrieved December 9, 2023 .
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