The Color Purple Soundtrack (2023)
The Color Purple Soundtrack (2023)

Directed by Blitz Bazawule and a screenplay by Marcus Gardley, The Color Purple is a 2023 American musical drama film.

The Color Purple Soundtrack (2023)
The Color Purple Soundtrack (2023) Credit: Port City Daily

The film is an adaptation of the 2005 stage musical version based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Alice Walker.

Who composed The Color Purple Soundtrack?

Kris Bowers composed The Color Purple soundtrack. He is an American composer. He has composed scores for several films and television series, including Green Book, King Richard, Bridgerton, Mrs. America, Dear White People, and When They See Us.

Kris Bowers, Who composed The Color Purple Soundtrack
Kris Bowers, Who composed The Color Purple Soundtrack Credit: CBC

The Color Purple Soundtrack List

  • Keep It Movin is a song composed by Morten Ristorp and Halle Bailey, and Bailey and Phylicia Pearl Mpas perform it.
  • Lifeline is a song by Alicia Keys. The song is part of the album Lifeline (From the Original Motion Picture “The Color Purple”) released in 2023. and it is available on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

These two songs from The Color Purple Soundtrack have been released so far. The rest of the songs will also be released soon.

Additional Film Music of The Color Purple Soundtrack

  • Huckleberry Pie: This song is composed by artist Boney Lu.
  • Mysterious Ways: This song was released in 1991 in the album Achtung Baby, and its lyrics are Alternative/Indie, Dance/Electronic, Pop, UK R&B, and Rock.
  • Mister/Nettie: The song was released in 2005 on the album Oprah Winfrey Presents: The Color Purple, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording).
  • She Is Mine: This song was released in 2020 from artist Kip Moore’s album Wild World.
  • Too Beautiful For Words: This song was released in 2005 and is part of the album Oprah Winfrey Presents: The Color Purple, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording).
  • Hell No!: This song is composed by artist Ingrid Michaelson.
  • Shake That Thing: The song was released in 2002 from artist Sean Paul’s album Duty Rock.
  • My Faith Looks Up To Thee: The song was released in 2008 from the album Walking Alone at Eve.
  • Maybe God Is Tryin’ To Tell You Somethin’: The song was released in 1985 from artist Quincy Jones’ album The Color Purple.
  • I’m Here: This Song was released in 2005.
  • Keep It Movin‘: This song will be released in 2021 from the album Album: Episodes: Season 1 by Artist Olivia O’Brien.
  • Workin: The song was released in 2020 from artist Meghan Trainor’s album Treat Me.
  • Prove It On Me Blues: This song is by Ma Rainey, and the genre of the song is Blues.
  • Miss Celie’s Pants: The song was featured on Oprah Winfrey Presents: The Color Purple, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording), released in 2005.
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The-Color-Purple-Soundtrack-2023 Credit: Vanity Fair
  • Push Da Button: The song was released in 2005 by the Original Broadway Cast of The Color Purple from the album Oprah Winfrey Presents: The Color Purple, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording).
  • Shug Avery: The song was written by Brenda Russell, Eli Willis, Stephen Bray, and Siedah Garrett and performed by Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo, and the Ensemble.
  • What About Love? Brenda Russell, Ellie Willis, and Stephen Bray composed the music and lyrics. Performed by Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Ciara, Corey Hawkins, Colman Domingo and Ensemble
  • Lily of the Field: The music and lyrics are by the same composers, Brenda Russell, Ellie Willis, and Stephen Bray.
  • Keep It Movin: Presented by Halle Bailey and Phylicia Pearl Empasi. Written by Halle Bailey, Denisia Andrews, Brittany Cooney, and Morten Restore.
  • She Is Mine: The song was released in 2020 and is part of the track Wild World by artist Kip Moore.
  • Mister/Nettie: It was released in 2005 starring Cynthia Erivo, Isaiah Johnson, and Joaquina Calukango and is part of the album Oprah Winfrey Presents: The Color Purple, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording).

It will be available on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and other platforms.

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The Color Purple Soundtrack (2023) (3) Credit: Colorado Public Radio

Official Trailer

The film is set to be released on December 25, 2023, in the (United States). You can also watch the official telecast of the movie on YouTube, where you can get a glimpse of the stories and cast.

The Color Purple | Official Trailer 2
The Color Purple Soundtrack (2023)

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