The Color Purple Soundtrack
From the Motion Picture Movie (2023)
Various Artists
Amazon Exclusive. Gold Vinyl. A Star-Studded Musical Journey.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+T3 breathtaking 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 Listings
Disc: 1
| 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 |
Disc: 2
| 1 | Maybe God Is Tryin’ to Tell You Somethin’ – Taraji P. Henson and David Alan Grier |
| 2 | The Color Purple – Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Ciara, Corey Hawkins, Colman Domingo and the Color Purple Ensemble |
| 3 | Superpower (I) – Fantasia |
| 4 | Risk It All – Usher & H.E.R |
| 5 | No Love Lost – Keyshia Cole |
| 6 | Lifeline – Alicia Keys |
| 7 | Finally – Jorja Smith |
| 8 | Keep Pushin’ [Missy Elliott Remix] – Halle Bailey |
| 9 | When I Can’t Do Better – Mary J. Blige |
| 10 | There Will Come a Day – Celeste |
| 11 | Any Worse (Squeak’s Song) – H.E.R |
| 12 | Hell No! (Reprise) [Missy Elliott Remix] – Fantasia Feat. Shenseea |
Disc: 3
| 1 | You See Me – Coco Jones |
| 2 | Workin’ [Timbaland Remix] – Corey Hawkins Feat. Black Thought |
| 3 | Mysterious Ways [Mรถrda Remix] – Tamela Mann |
| 4 | All I Need – Jennifer Hudson |
| 5 | Hell No! [Timbaland Remix] – Danielle Brooks Feat. Megan Thee Stallion |
| 6 | 100 – Jane Handcock |
| 7 | Eternity – October London |
| 8 | No Time – Darkchild Feat. Konstance |
| 9 | Girls – V. Bozeman, Dyo & Ludmilla |
| 10 | Maybe God Is Tryin’ to Tell You Somethin’ – Mary Mary & Taraji P. Henson |
