Immerse yourself in the harmonious blend of raw emotion and musical brilliance with 'The Color Purple (Music From and Inspired By)' album. Boasting an ensemble cast like no other - Golden Globe nominee Fantasia's soulful melodies, Taraji B. Henson's emotive depth, Colman Domingo's captivating energy, Golden Globe nominee Danielle Brooks' powerful resonance, H.E.R's contemporary artistry, and Hallie Bailey's radiant vocals - and music from Grammy Award winning songwriters of 'The Color Purple' musical - Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray - promises an auditory experience that's both deeply nostalgic and refreshingly new. But the magic doesn't stop at the timeless classics. Dive deeper and find yourself entranced by a new chapter of entirely new music, each song steeped in culture and inspired by the rich tapestry of the film's narrative - from vocal powerhouses Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, Coco Jones, Jorja Smith, Celeste, Mary Mary, October London and a breath-taking collaboration from USHER & H.E.R. From love and pain to strength and redemption, these songs capture the essence of 'The Color Purple' while paving the way for a new musical era. And for those seeking a modern twist, remixes from Missy Elliot featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Timbaland featuring Black Thought, who each elevate their signature sounds magnifying the soul of the original songs and creating a bridge between generations of music lovers. In addition, the film's sweeping end credit song, 'SUPERPOWER (I)', written and produced by lauded hitmaker The-Dream, is performed by the film's transcendent north star, Golden Globe nominee Fantasia. 'The Color Purple (Music From and Inspired By)' is more than just an album - it's a celebration of stories, voices, and melodies coming together in perfect harmony. Boasting seventeen songs from the Film, sixteen newly penned songs and four remixes, this is a collection destined to arrive as an instant classic.
Track Listing:
1. Huckleberry Pie - Halle Bailey and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi
2. Mysterious Ways - Tamela Mann, David Alan Grier, Halle Bailey & The Color Purple Ensemble
3. She Be Mine - Phylicia Pearl Mpasi and Ensemble
4. Keep It Movin' - Halle Bailey and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi
5. Workin' - Corey Hawkins and The Color Purple Ensemble
6. Hell No! - Danielle Brooks and The Color Purple Ensemble
7. Shug Avery - Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo and The Color Purple Ensemble
8. Dear God - Shug - Fantasia Barrino
9. Push Da Button - Taraji P. Henson
10. What About Love? - Fantasia Barrino and Taraji P. Henson
11. Agoo - The Color Purple Ensemble
12. Hell No! (Reprise) - Fantasia Barrino
13. Miss Celie's Blues (Sister) - Taraji P. Henson
14. Miss Celie's Pants - Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson & Gabriella Wilson "H.E.R."
15. I'm Here - Fantasia Barrino
16. Maybe God Is Tryin' to Tell You Somethin' - Taraji P. Henson and David Alan Grier
17. The Color Purple - Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Ciara, Corey Hawkins & Colman Domingo
18. SUPERPOWER (I) - Fantasia
19. Risk It All - USHER & H.E.R.
20. No Love Lost - Keyshia Cole
21. Lifeline - Alicia Keys
22. Finally - Jorja Smith
23. Keep Pushin' (Missy Elliott Remix) - Halle Bailey
24. When I Can't Do Better - Mary J. Blige
25. There Will Come a Day - Celeste
26. Any Worse (Squeak's Song) - H.E.R.
27. Hell No! (Reprise) [Missy Elliott Remix] - Fantasia
28. You See Me - Coco Jones
29. Workin' (Feat. Black Thought) [Timbaland Remix] - Corey Hawkins
30. Mysterious Ways (Mörda Remix) - Tamela Mann
31. All I Need - Jennifer Hudson
32. Hell No! (Feat. Megan Thee Stallion) [Timbaland Remix] - Danielle Brooks
33. 100 - Jane Handcock
34. Eternity - October London
35. No Time (Feat. Konstance) - Darkchild
36. Girls - V, Bozeman, Dyo & LUDMILLA
37. Maybe God Is Tryin' to Tell You Somethin' - Mary Mary & Taraji P. Henson
Year of Production: 2023