Lifeline (Alicia Keys song) explained

Lifeline
Type:single
Artist:Alicia Keys
Album:The Color Purple (Music From and Inspired By)
Genre:R&B
Length:3:47
Label:Gamma
Producer:
Chronology:Alicia Keys singles
Prev Title:Come for Me
Prev Year:2023
Next Title:Kaleidoscope
Next Year:2024

"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]

Promotion and live performances

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

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[15] 11

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormat(s)Label(s)
VariousNovember 27, 2023[16]
ItalyNovember 29, 2023Radio airplayPropeller Recordings[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Trapp . Malcom . November 27, 2023 . Megan Thee Stallion, Coco Jones, Jorja Smith And More To Appear On 'The Color Purple' Soundtrack . November 28, 2023 . Rap-Up.
  2. Web site: Wild . Stephi . December 15, 2023 . Listen: THE COLOR PURPLE Musical Film Official Soundtrack is Available Now . December 18, 2023 . BroadwayWorld.com.
  3. Web site: Rahman . Abid . August 6, 2024 . MTV Video Music Awards: Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter and Eminem Top Nominations . August 6, 2024 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  4. Web site: 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 . December 9, 2023 . Variety.
  5. Web site: November 27, 2023 . Warner Bros. Pictures, WaterTower Music and gamma. Announce December 15th Arrival of THE COLOR PURPLE (MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY) . November 27, 2023 . Business Wire.
  6. Web site: Major . Michael . December 9, 2023 . THE COLOR PURPLE Soundtrack to Feature Music By Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson & More . December 9, 2023 . . en.
  7. Web site: Pointer . Flisadam . November 28, 2023 . 'The Color Purple' Will Feature Alicia Keys, Usher, & Many More . November 28, 2023 . UPROXX.
  8. Web site: Culwell-Block . Logan . November 28, 2023 . Making-Of Documentary, Soundtrack Dated for The Color Purple Movie Musical . December 9, 2023 . Playbill.
  9. Web site: Lundy, Kadeem . Alicia Keys Performs at Webster Hall for 20th Anniversary of The Diary of Alicia Keys . The Knockturnal . 2024-01-07 . 2023-12-04.
  10. Web site: Damara Kelly, Tyler . Alicia Keys Surprises Fans with Impromptu Performance at St Pancras International Station . . 2024-01-07 . 2023-12-11.
  11. Web site: December 19, 2023 . Alicia Keys - Full Set (Live at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2023, Night Two) Video . December 20, 2023 . Global Media & Entertainment.
  12. Web site: Powell . Jon . December 22, 2023 . Alicia Keys wants to be your "Lifeline" on emotionally charged cut . December 22, 2023 . Revolt.
  13. Blistein . Jon . December 21, 2023 . Alicia Keys Unfurls a 'Lifeline' in New Video for 'Color Purple' Contribution . December 22, 2023 . Rolling Stone.
  14. Web site: Grein . Paul . August 6, 2024 . Taylor Swift Leads 2024 MTV Video Music Awards With 10 Nominations . August 6, 2024 . Billboard.
  15. Web site: 15 February 2024 . Top 40 – 8 Febr – 15 Febr 2024 . Top 40 – February 8 to February 15, 2024 . June 14, 2024 . Nationale Top 40 Suriname.
  16. Web site: Cantor . Brian . 2023-12-04 . Alicia Keys' "Lifeline" Ranks As Hot Adult Contemporary Radio's Most Added Song . 2023-12-09 . Headline Planet . en-US.
  17. Web site: Carpio . Eileen . November 29, 2023 . Alicia Keys - Lifeline (Radio Date: 29-11-2023) . December 9, 2023 . EarOne.