Freedom (Pharrell Williams song)

"Freedom" (stylized as Freedom!) is a song by Pharrell Williams which was released for streaming on Apple Music and played by Zane Lowe on his show on Beats 1 on its launch date of June 30, 2015.[2] Part of the song was made available as a teaser on Williams' Twitter page and was also used in a promotional video for Apple Music.[3] Its music video was nominated for Best Music Video at 58th Grammy Awards.

"Freedom"
Single by Pharrell Williams
ReleasedJune 30, 2015[1]
Recorded2015
GenreIndie pop
Length2:43
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)Pharrell Williams & Naughty by Nature
Producer(s)Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams singles chronology
"Finna Get Loose"
(2015)		 "Freedom"
(2015)		 "WTF (Where They From)"
(2015)

Critical reception

Writing for MusicSnake, Marissa Fitzgerald gave the song a very positive review, give it 4/5 stars and stating "'Freedom' is an awesome track with a feel-good vibe and a positive message. The lyrics are uplifting and promote living a happy life without restrictions or limitations."[4] Rolling Stone describes the track, "powerful," as well as, "snappy," and, "infectious,"[5] while The Guardian describes it as, "socially conscious."[6] According to USA Today, "Williams may have found a song that captures the tenor of its time."[7]

Live performances

Williams performed the song on his international 2015 tour,[8] including during his set at Glastonbury Festival 2015 on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday June 27.[9] Williams also performed this single at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards.[10] Williams performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday September 11. Williams also performed the song with a full orchestra during a guest appearance at Hans Zimmer's live set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Sunday April 16, 2016.

In other media

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Belgium (BEA)[46] Gold 15,000*
Italy (FIMI)[47] 2× Platinum 100,000
Poland (ZPAV)[48] 2× Platinum 40,000

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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  5. Blistein, Jon (June 30, 2015). "Pharrell Screams 'Freedom' on Powerful New Track". RollingStone.com. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  6. Simpson, Dave (June 14, 2015). "Pharrell Williams review – pop polymath unveils embarrassment of talents". TheGuardian.com. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
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  8. Simpson, Dave (14 June 2015). "Pharrell Williams review – pop polymath unveils embarrassment of talents". Guardian.
  9. Schwartz, Danny (28 June 2015). "Pharrell Debuts "Freedom" At Glastonbury". Hotnewhiphop.
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