Proof of Life (Joy Oladokun album) explained
Proof of Life is the fourth studio album and second major label album by American singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun. It was released on April 28, 2023, by Amigo Records, Verve Forecast Records, and Republic Records. The album has been supported by five singles released throughout 2022 and 2023. The album features guest appearances from Mt. Joy, Manchester Orchestra, Chris Stapleton, Maxo Kream, and Noah Kahan.
Background
In a press release about the album, Oladokun said that she intended for the songs on Proof of Life to be "helpful anthems" and to resonate with "anybody who feels normal and needs a little musical boost to get through the day".[1]
Promotion
The album has been supported by five singles, two of which were released before the album was announced. The first single, "Keeping the Light On", was released on January 21, 2022.[2] The second single, "Sweet Symphony" (featuring Chris Stapleton), was released on September 23, 2022. Of the song, Oladokun said that the song was about "the vulnerability, the fear, and the ups and downs that come from loving someone."[3] The third single, "Changes", was released on February 17, 2023, simultaneously with the album announcement.[4] The fourth single, "We're All Gonna Die" (with Noah Kahan), was released on March 17, 2023.[5] The fifth and final single, "Taking Things for Granted", was released on April 21, 2023.[6] On October 13, 2023 a deluxe edition was released to digital retailers featuring two of the tracks exclusive to the physical edition ("Spotlight" and previously released single "Purple Haze") as well as two new songs and four "Living Proof" alternate versions of the album's songs (named after the album's promotional tour).
Track listing
Note
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Personnel
Track numbers reference digital standard edition
Musicians
- Joy Oladokun – vocals (all tracks); bass guitar (tracks 2, 3), ukulele (2)
- Ian Fitchuk – drums (1, 7, 11, 12), Wurlitzer electric piano (1, 7, 10), acoustic guitar (1, 10, 12), electric guitar (1, 12); background vocals, percussion (1); Hammond B3 (7, 10), piano (7), conga (10), bass guitar (11, 12), keyboards (12)
- Mike Elizondo – bass guitar (1, 7, 10); drum programming, synthesizer (1, 10); electric guitar (7, 10); lap steel guitar, piano (10)
- Sara Mulford – background vocals, piano, Rhodes, synthesizer (2)
- Aaron Sterling – drums, percussion (2)
- Dan Wilson – harmonium (2)
- Alex Budman – saxophone, tenor saxophone (2)
- Elliott Skinner – bass guitar (3)
- Aaron Steele – drums (3, 6)
- The McCrary Sisters – background vocals (4)
- Mt. Joy – vocals (5)
- Manchester Orchestra – vocals (6)
- Max Townsley – acoustic guitar, electric guitar (7)
- Rob Moose – string arrangement, viola, violin (7)
- Chris Stapleton – vocals (7)
- Jordan Lehning – string arrangement (8, 12, 13), strings (8, 13)
- Maxo Kream – vocals (10)
- Court Clement – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, programming, whistle (12)
- Austin Hoke – cello (12)
- Ben Plotnick – viola (12)
- Alicia Enstrom – principal violin (12)
- Kristin Weber – violin (12)
- Noah Kahan – vocals (12)
Technical
- Adam Grover – mastering
- Pedro Calloni – mixing (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10)
- Konrad Snyder – mixing (2, 5, 8, 9, 11, 13)
- Rob Kinelski – mixing (12)
- Justin Francis – engineering (1, 10)
- Sara Mulford – engineering (2)
- Alex Wilder – engineering assistance (1, 10)
- Erica Block – engineering assistance (1, 10)
Release history
Notes and References
- Web site: Griffin . Caela . Joy Oladokun Announces New Album, 'Proof of Life,' Due Out This Spring . MusicRow.com . 26 April 2023 . 20 February 2023.
- Web site: Schube . Will . Joy Oladokun Releases New Single, 'Keeping The Light On' . uDiscover Music . 26 April 2023 . 23 January 2022.
- Web site: Dowling . Marcus K. . Joy Oladokun, Chris Stapleton duet for new ballad 'Sweet Symphony' . The Tennessean . 26 April 2023 . 23 September 2022.
- Web site: Trageser . Stephen . Joy Oladokun Rolls With It in 'Changes' . Nashville Scene . 27 April 2023 . en . 17 February 2023.
- Web site: Joy Oladokun's new song "We're All Gonna Die" feat. Noah Kahan debuts today . Grateful Web . 27 April 2023 . en . 17 March 2023.
- Web site: Major . Michael . Joy Oladokun Releases New Song 'Taking Things For Granted' . BroadwayWorld . 27 April 2023 . en . 21 April 2023.
- Web site: Proof of Life (LP). ambient links. October 13, 2023.
- Web site: Proof of Life (Deluxe) by Joy Oladokun. apple music. October 13, 2023.
