Celeste releases single “There Will Come A Day”

The song promotes a new version of the classic film “The Color Purple”.

Celeste’s new single titled “There Will Come A Day” has appeared online. The song released by Polydor Records promotes the new version of the film “The Color Purple”. A moving, jazz-tinged ballad that unfolds with the introduction of strings and a soul-funk groove opens another exciting chapter in the career of one of the biggest British stars of recent years.

The world premiere of “The Color Purple”, executive produced by Quincy Jones, Larry Jackson and Scott Sanders, will take place on January 26, 2024. On December 25 this year, the film will be shown in theaters in the United States. In the film we will hear both songs from the Broadway musical “The Color Purple” (2005) and 16 new songs inspired by the plot. From love and pain to strength and redemption, the new songs capture the essence of The Color Purple while paving the way for a new era of the musical.

Celeste recorded “There Will Come A Day” with Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist and producer DetoNate. Nathaniel Ledwidge, which is the real name of the creator, has previously worked with stars such as Labrinth, Sia, Diplo, Channel Tres, Diana Ross and many others. The song was mixed by the well-known, among others: from the collaboration with Kendrick Lamar Beach Noise.

Celeste is one of the most successful artists of recent years. After winning the Rising Star Award at the 2020 BRIT Awards, the British-Jamaican singer released her debut album ‘Not Your Muse’ (2021). Her captivating mix of modern soul, jazz, pop and R&B made the Los Angeles-born and Brighton-raised singer and songwriter instantly become a star whose work reaches the top of the charts. In 2021, the artist received an Oscar nomination for the song “Hear My Voice”, which she wrote together with Daniel Pemberton for the film “The Trial of the Chicago Seven”. The second album that the artist is currently working on is one of the most anticipated albums of the coming year.

The group of artists involved in the work on the album “The Color Purple (Music From and Inspired By)” is very impressive. Fantasia, Taraji B. Henson, Colman Domingo, Danielle Brooks, H.E.R., Alicia Keys, Jorja Smith, USHER and Hallie Bailey are artists who guarantee unique musical experiences. Add to that the music of Brenda Russeell, Allee and Willis and Stephen Bray from the Grammy-winning musical “The Color Purple” and you have a unique combination of nostalgia and refreshing newness.

The creators are aware that the magic does not end with the classics, which is why they made sure to provide an appropriate dose of modern sounds, inviting to cooperation, among others: Megan Thee Stallion, Missy Elliott, Timbaland and Black Thought, who prepared remixes of classics, enriching them with talent and charisma, thus building an intergenerational musical bridge. Let us add that the album will include the song “SUPERPOWER (I)” performed by Fantasia, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in “The Color Purple” and was produced by the-Dream, who has had many hits.

“The Color Purple (Music From and Inspired By)” is not only an album, it is also a celebration of stories, voices and melodies creating a perfect harmony. Composed of 17 songs from the film, 16 premiere songs and four remixes, it has everything to become an instant classic.