Directed by Blitz Bazawule and a screenplay by Marcus Gardley, The Color Purple is a 2023 American musical drama film.
The film is an adaptation of the 2005 stage musical version based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Alice Walker.
Quick Facts
| Film | The Color Purple (2023) |
| Director | Blitz Bazawule |
| Score composer | Kris Bowers |
| Genre | Musical drama |
| Based on | The 2005 Broadway musical (in turn based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel and the 1985 film) |
| US release date | December 25, 2023 |
| Studio | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Where to listen | Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music |
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.
The Color Purple Soundtrack List
- Keep It Movin is a song composed by Morten Ristorp and Halle Bailey, and Bailey and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi 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 was written by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray — the same songwriting team behind the original stage musical — and is performed in the film by Halle Bailey and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi.
- 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.
- 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, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray and performed by Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo, and the Ensemble.
- What About Love? Brenda Russell, Allee 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, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray.
- Keep It Movin: Presented by Halle Bailey and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi. Written by Halle Bailey, Denisia Andrews, Brittany Coney, and Morten Ristorp.
- 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 Kalukango 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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the score for The Color Purple (2023)?
Kris Bowers composed the original orchestral score. Songs from the stage musical were adapted for the film, and several new songs were written specifically for this version, including “Keep It Movin’.”
Who wrote and performs “Huckleberry Pie”?
“Huckleberry Pie” was written by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray, the songwriting team behind the original 2005 stage musical. In the film it is performed by Halle Bailey and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi.
What was the first single released from the soundtrack?
“Keep It Movin’,” performed by Halle Bailey and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, was released as the lead single on November 11, 2023, ahead of the film’s December 25 release.
Is Alicia Keys’ “Lifeline” part of the official soundtrack?
Yes. “Lifeline” was released on November 27, 2023 as the soundtrack’s second single, co-written by Alicia Keys with Marshmello, Tricky Stewart, and the production team TMS.
Where can I stream The Color Purple (2023) soundtrack?
The soundtrack is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, and SoundCloud.
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