"Lifeline"
Single by Alicia Keys
from the album The Color Purple (Music From and Inspired By)
ReleasedNovember 27, 2023 (2023-11-27)
GenreR&B
Length3:47
LabelGamma
Songwriter(s)
  • Tom Barnes
  • Pete Kelleher
  • Alicia Keys
  • Ben Kohn
  • Michael Matosic
  • Jake Torrey
Producer(s)
Alicia Keys singles chronology
"Come for Me"
(2023)		 "Lifeline"
(2023)
Music video
"Lifeline" on YouTube

"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]

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.[3] 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".[4]

The song is co-written, co-produced by Alicia Keys with Marshmello, Tricky Stewart and production team TMS.[5][6] 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."[7]

Promotion and live perfomances

Keys performed the song at The Diary of Alicia Keys 20th anniversary concert at Webster Hall in New York City on December 1, 2023.[8] On December 11, Keys performed the song during a surprise concert at St Pancras railway station in London, United Kingdom.[9] Keys also performed the song live at the 2023 Jingle Bell Ball in London.[10]

Music video

The official music video of the song was published on December 21, 2023.[11] The video, directed by Diane Martel and exectuive produced by Ashley Greyson, featured scenes with Keys herself and cameo form the film.[12]

Charts

Chart performance for "Lifeline"
Chart (2023–2024) Peak
position
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[13] 29

Release history

Release history and formats for "Lifeline"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various November 27, 2023 [14]
Italy November 29, 2023 Radio airplay Propeller Recordings [15]

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ Wild, Stephi (December 15, 2023). "Listen: THE COLOR PURPLE Musical Film Official Soundtrack is Available Now". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ Major, Michael (December 9, 2023). "THE COLOR PURPLE Soundtrack to Feature Music By Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson & More". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  6. ↑ Pointer, Flisadam (November 28, 2023). "'The Color Purple' Will Feature Alicia Keys, Usher, & Many More". UPROXX. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  7. ↑ Culwell-Block, Logan (November 28, 2023). "Making-Of Documentary, Soundtrack Dated for The Color Purple Movie Musical". Playbill. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ Powell, Jon (December 22, 2023). "Alicia Keys wants to be your "Lifeline" on emotionally charged cut". Revolt. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  12. ↑ Blistein, Jon (December 21, 2023). "Alicia Keys Unfurls a 'Lifeline' in New Video for 'Color Purple' Contribution". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Alicia Keys Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  14. ↑ Cantor, Brian (2023-12-04). "Alicia Keys' "Lifeline" Ranks As Hot Adult Contemporary Radio's Most Added Song". Headline Planet. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  15. ↑ Carpio, Eileen (November 29, 2023). "Alicia Keys - Lifeline (Radio Date: 29-11-2023)". EarOne. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
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