Experience "The Color Purple (Music From and Inspired By...)" and lose yourself in the perfect fusion of unadulterated feeling and masterful melody.
A truly unique ensemble cast, including Grammy Award-winning songwriters of The Color Purple musical Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray, as well as Golden Globe nominee Fantasia's soulful melodies, Taraji B. Henson's emotive depth, Colman Domingo's captivating energy, Danielle Brooks' powerful resonance, H.E.R.'s contemporary artistry, and Hallie Bailey's radiant vocals, promise an auditory experience that is both deeply nostalgic and pleasantly novel.
But the ageless masterpieces are just the beginning of the enchantment.
Dive in deeper and prepare to be enthralled by a brand-new chapter of music, with vocal powerhouses Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, Coco Jones, Jorja Smith, Celeste, Mary Mary, October London, and a stunning collaboration from USHER & H.E.R. each song steeped in culture and inspired by the rich tapestry of the film's narrative. These songs usher in a new musical age while encapsulating the heart of "The Color Purple," from love and anguish to strength and redemption.
Additionally, for those looking for a contemporary spin, there are remixes by Timbaland featuring Black Thought and Missy Elliot featuring Megan Thee Stallone that enhance their trademark sounds while bringing the original songs' souls to life and building a bridge between musical generations.
Additionally, the film's transcendent north star, Golden Globe contender Fantasia, performs "SUPERPOWER (I)," the soaring end credit song written and produced by acclaimed hitmaker The-Dream.
"The Color Purple" (Music From and Inspired By) is a celebration of voices, stories, and melodies coming together in perfect harmony rather than just an album.
With seventeen songs from the movie, sixteen brand-new compositions, and four remixes, this compilation is sure to become an instant classic.
Come along with us on this unique musical trip where the old and new collide and myths come to life!
Tracklist:
1. Huckleberry Pie – Halle Bailey and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi
2. Mysterious Ways – Tamela Mann, David Alan Grier, Halle Bailey and 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.” and The Color Purple Ensemble
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 and The Color Purple Ensemble
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 feat. Shenseea
28. You See Me – Coco Jones
29. Workin [Timbaland remix] – Corey Hawkins feat. Black Thought
30. Mysterious Ways [Mörda remix] – Tamela Mann
31. All I Need – Jennifer Hudson
32. Hell No! [Timbaland remix] – Danielle Brooks feat. Megan Thee Stallion
33. 100 – Jane Handcock
34. Eternity – October London
35. No Time – Darkchild feat. Konstance
36. Girls – V. Bozeman, Dyo & LUDMILLA
37. Maybe God Is Tryin’ To Tell You Somethin’ – Mary Mary & Taraji P. Henson
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