The song is the latest from the forthcoming film
Celeste shares her new single “There Will Come A Day” from the original motion picture The Color Purple via Geffen Records. A stirring, jazz-tinged ballad that unfurls into a string-laden, soul-funk groove, “There Will Come A Day” marks the beginning of an exciting new era for one of the biggest British stars to emerge in recent years.
“There Will Come A Day” is featured on The Color Purple (Music From And Inspired By). Executive produced by Quincy Jones, Larry Jackson and Scott Sanders, the album is also available now via Gamma Records.
The Color Purple (Music From And Inspired By) includes timeless classics from The Color Purple musical alongside 16 newly penned songs steeped in culture and inspired by the rich tapestry of the film’s narrative. From love and pain to strength and redemption, these new songs capture the essence of The Color Purple while paving the way for a new musical era.
Celeste co-wrote the song with Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist and producer DetoNate, aka Nathaniel Ledwidge whose credits include Labrinth, Sia, Diplo, Channel Tres, Diana Ross and more. The track was mixed by Beach Noise, renowned for their work with Kendrick Lamar.
The Color Purple, a bold new version of the beloved classic film, is released in theaters on December 25th.
Celeste is currently working on her second record, expected for release in 2024.
Boasting an ensemble cast like no other – Fantasia, Taraji P, Colman Domingo, Danielle Brooks, H.E.R., Halle Bailey – and music from Grammy Award-winning songwriters of The Color Purple musical – Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray – The Color Purple (Music From and Inspired By) promises an auditory experience that’s both deeply nostalgic and refreshingly new.
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 breathtaking collaboration from Usher and 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.
