I Believe (DJ Khaled song)
"I Believe" is a song recorded by American record producer DJ Khaled, featuring guest vocals from American singer Demi Lovato. The artists co-wrote the song with Denisia Andrews and Brittany Coney, with production handled by Khaled. It was released by Epic Records on March 7, 2018, as the third single from the soundtrack to the 2018 film A Wrinkle in Time. The song surrounds the message of believing in oneself.
"I Believe" | ||||
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Single by DJ Khaled featuring Demi Lovato | ||||
from the album A Wrinkle in Time (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||||
Released | March 7, 2018 | |||
Length | 3:44 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
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Producer(s) | DJ Khaled | |||
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Music video | ||||
"I Believe" on YouTube |
Release and promotion
Lovato first teased the song on February 20, 2018, writing on Twitter: "Ahhhh!! I'm so excited to finally tell you guys my new song ['I Believe'] with [DJ Khaled] will be on the soundtrack for Disney's [Wrinkle in Time]," along with a snippet.[1][2] On March 6, 2018, a preview of the music video debuted on Good Morning America.[3][4][5]
Music video
The song's music video was directed by Hannah Lux Davis.[6] It features Khaled and Lovato singing in various green-screen landscapes, including a golden wheat field, a dark forest and a natural backdrop surrounded by lush grass and blue skies, intercut with movie scenes.[7][8][9] Lovato dresses up in a red gown, while Khaled wears a tracksuit.[10]
Critical reception
Elias Leight of Rolling Stone deemed the song "a meeting of maximalists" with "Lovato singing with her usual boisterous enthusiasm" and Khaled "offering a series of self-help maxims".[11] Aaron Williams of Uproxx regarded the song as "a full-on display of Demi Lovato's vocal chops".[12] Devin Ch of HotNewHipHop opined that the song "mostly caters to urban-pop playlists", writing that its message is "accessible on all fronts".[13]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[14]
- DJ Khaled – composition, production, vocals
- Demi Lovato – composition, vocals
- Denisia Andrews – composition
- Brittany Coney – composition
Charts
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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Israel (Media Forest TV Airplay)[15] | 4 |
References
- Prance, Sam (February 21, 2018). "Demi Lovato, Sade and More Star on the 'Wrinkle in Time' Soundtrack". MTV News. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Nied, Mike (February 20, 2018). "Demi Lovato & DJ Khaled Team Up On "I Believe" For The 'A Wrinkle In Time' Soundtrack". Idolator. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Hussein, Wandera (March 7, 2018). "Demi Lovato & DJ Khaled Tease Video for 'Wrinkle in Time' Track 'I Believe' on 'Good Morning America': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Wright, Hayden (March 7, 2018). "Demi Lovato & DJ Khaled Tease 'I Believe' Video from 'A Wrinkle In Time'". CBS Radio. Archived from the original on March 10, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Nied, Mike (March 6, 2018). "Demi Lovato And DJ Khaled Tease Their "I Believe" Video". Idolator. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- "Hannah Lux Davis". The Los Angeles Film School. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- Saponara, Michael (March 8, 2018). "DJ Khaled and Demi Lovato Team Up for "I Believe" From Disney's 'A Wrinkle in Time' Soundtrack". XXL. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Maicki, Salvatore (March 8, 2018). "Watch Demi Lovato and DJ Khaled's "I Believe" video". The Fader. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- "Video: DJ Khaled feat. Demi Lovato – 'I Believe'". Rap-Up. March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Hosken, Patrick (March 8, 2018). "Demi lovato is all about self-empowerment on new a wrinkle in time song". MTV News. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Leight, Elias (March 8, 2018). "See Demi Lovato, DJ Khaled Frolic in New 'I Believe' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Williams, Aaron (March 8, 2018). "Demi Lovato Lives Her Best Life With DJ Khaled In The Inspirational 'I Believe' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Ch, Devin (March 8, 2018). "DJ Khaled Recruits Disney Alum Demi Lovato For "I Believe"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- "I Believe (As featured in the Walt Disney Pictures' "A WRINKLE IN TIME") / DJ Khaled TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- "מדיה פורסט – לדעת שאתה באוויר". Mediaforest.biz. Archived from the original on March 16, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2018.