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Lifeline (Alicia Keys song)

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"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) 		"Kaleidoscope"
(2024)
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]

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

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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

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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

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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

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Chart performance for "Lifeline"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[15] 11
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[16] 23

Release history

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Release history and formats for "Lifeline"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various November 27, 2023
[17]
Italy November 29, 2023 Radio airplay Propeller Recordings [18]

References

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