Proof_of_Life_(Joy_Oladokun_album)
Proof of Life (Joy Oladokun album)
2023 studio album by Joy Oladokun
Proof of Life is the fourth studio album and second major label album by American singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun. It was released on April 28, 2023, by Amigo Records, Verve Forecast Records, and Republic Records. The album has been supported by five singles released throughout 2022 and 2023. The album features guest appearances from Mt. Joy, Manchester Orchestra, Chris Stapleton, Maxo Kream, and Noah Kahan.
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| Released | April 28, 2023 | |||
| Length | 47:44 | |||
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| Singles from Proof of Life | ||||
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In a press release about the album, Oladokun said that she intended for the songs on Proof of Life to be "helpful anthems" and to resonate with "anybody who feels normal and needs a little musical boost to get through the day".[1]
The album has been supported by five singles, two of which were released before the album was announced. The first single, "Keeping the Light On", was released on January 21, 2022.[2] The second single, "Sweet Symphony" (featuring Chris Stapleton), was released on September 23, 2022. Of the song, Oladokun said that the song was about "the vulnerability, the fear, and the ups and downs that come from loving someone."[3] The third single, "Changes", was released on February 17, 2023, simultaneously with the album announcement.[4] The fourth single, "We're All Gonna Die" (with Noah Kahan), was released on March 17, 2023.[5] The fifth and final single, "Taking Things for Granted", was released on April 21, 2023.[6] On October 13, 2023 a deluxe edition was released to digital retailers featuring two of the tracks exclusive to the physical edition ("Spotlight" and previously released single "Purple Haze") as well as two new songs and four "Living Proof" alternate versions of the album's songs (named after the album's promotional tour).[7]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Keeping the Light On" |
| 3:44 | |
| 2. | "Changes" |
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| 3:10 |
| 3. | "Taking Things for Granted" | Oladokun | 3:36 | |
| 4. | "Somebody Like Me" | Oladokun | Oladokun | 3:56 |
| 5. | "Friends" (with Mt. Joy) |
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| 3:21 |
| 6. | "Purple Haze" |
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| 3:25 |
| 7. | "Spotlight" |
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| 3:15 |
| 8. | "You at the Table" (with Manchester Orchestra) | Oladokun |
| 3:51 |
| 9. | "Sweet Symphony" (featuring Chris Stapleton) |
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| 3:48 |
| 10. | "The Hard Way" |
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| 4:01 |
| 11. | "Trying" | Oladokun | Oladokun | 3:56 |
| 12. | "Pride" |
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| 3:22 |
| 13. | "Revolution" (with Maxo Kream) |
| 4:05 | |
| 14. | "We're All Gonna Die" (with Noah Kahan) |
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| 2:59 |
| 15. | "Flowers" |
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| 3:49 |
| 16. | "Somehow" | Oladokun | Oladokun | 3:55 |
| Total length: | 58:13 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Keeping the Light On" |
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| 3:44 |
| 2. | "Changes" |
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| 3:10 |
| 3. | "Taking Things for Granted" | Oladokun | 3:36 | |
| 4. | "Somebody Like Me" | Oladokun | Oladokun | 3:56 |
| 5. | "Friends" (with Mt. Joy) |
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| 3:21 |
| 6. | "You at the Table" (with Manchester Orchestra) | Oladokun |
| 3:51 |
| 7. | "Sweet Symphony" (featuring Chris Stapleton) |
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| 3:48 |
| 8. | "Trying" | Oladokun | Oladokun | 3:56 |
| 9. | "Pride" |
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| 3:22 |
| 10. | "Revolution" (with Maxo Kream) |
| 4:05 | |
| 11. | "The Hard Way" |
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| 4:01 |
| 12. | "We're All Gonna Die" (with Noah Kahan) |
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| 2:59 |
| 13. | "Somehow" | Oladokun | Oladokun | 3:55 |
| Total length: | 47:44 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Purple Haze" |
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| 3:25 |
| 2. | "Black Car" | Oladokun |
| 2:51 |
| 3. | "Somehow Intro" (Living Proof version) | Oladokun | Oladokun | 1:24 |
| 4. | "Somehow" (Living Proof version) | Oladokun | Oladokun | 2:14 |
| 5. | "Wild Enough" | Oladokun |
| 2:46 |
| 6. | "Spotlight" |
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| 3:15 |
| 7. | "Keeping the Light On" (Living Proof version) |
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| 3:12 |
| 8. | "Sweet Symphony" (Living Proof version) (featuring Chris Stapleton) |
| Oladokun | 3:45 |
| Total length: | 70:35 | |||
Note
^ Track numbers reference digital standard edition
Musicians
- Joy Oladokun – vocals (all tracks); bass guitar (tracks 2, 3), ukulele (2)
- Ian Fitchuk – drums (1, 7, 11, 12), Wurlitzer electric piano (1, 7, 10), acoustic guitar (1, 10, 12), electric guitar (1, 12); background vocals, percussion (1); Hammond B3 (7, 10), piano (7), conga (10), bass guitar (11, 12), keyboards (12)
- Mike Elizondo – bass guitar (1, 7, 10); drum programming, synthesizer (1, 10); electric guitar (7, 10); lap steel guitar, piano (10)
- Sara Mulford – background vocals, piano, Rhodes, synthesizer (2)
- Aaron Sterling – drums, percussion (2)
- Dan Wilson – harmonium (2)
- Alex Budman – saxophone, tenor saxophone (2)
- Elliott Skinner – bass guitar (3)
- Aaron Steele – drums (3, 6)
- The McCrary Sisters – background vocals (4)
- Mt. Joy – vocals (5)
- Manchester Orchestra – vocals (6)
- Max Townsley – acoustic guitar, electric guitar (7)
- Rob Moose – string arrangement, viola, violin (7)
- Chris Stapleton – vocals (7)
- Jordan Lehning – string arrangement (8, 12, 13), strings (8, 13)
- Maxo Kream – vocals (10)
- Court Clement – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, programming, whistle (12)
- Austin Hoke – cello (12)
- Ben Plotnick – viola (12)
- Alicia Enstrom – principal violin (12)
- Kristin Weber – violin (12)
- Noah Kahan – vocals (12)
Technical
- Adam Grover – mastering
- Pedro Calloni – mixing (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10)
- Konrad Snyder – mixing (2, 5, 8, 9, 11, 13)
- Rob Kinelski – mixing (12)
- Justin Francis – engineering (1, 10)
- Sara Mulford – engineering (2)
- Alex Wilder – engineering assistance (1, 10)
- Erica Block – engineering assistance (1, 10)
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Americana Albums (OCC)[8] | 25 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[9] | 19 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[10] | 96 |
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | April 28, 2023 | Standard | [11] | ||
| October 13, 2023 |
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Deluxe | [7] |
- Griffin, Caela (February 20, 2023). "Joy Oladokun Announces New Album, 'Proof of Life,' Due Out This Spring". MusicRow.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- Schube, Will (January 23, 2022). "Joy Oladokun Releases New Single, 'Keeping The Light On'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- Dowling, Marcus K. (September 23, 2022). "Joy Oladokun, Chris Stapleton duet for new ballad 'Sweet Symphony'". The Tennessean. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- Trageser, Stephen (February 17, 2023). "Joy Oladokun Rolls With It in 'Changes'". Nashville Scene. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- "Joy Oladokun's new song "We're All Gonna Die" feat. Noah Kahan debuts today". Grateful Web. March 17, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- Major, Michael (April 21, 2023). "Joy Oladokun Releases New Song 'Taking Things For Granted'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- "Proof of Life (Deluxe) by Joy Oladokun". apple music. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- "Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- "Joy Oladokunm Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- "Joy Oladokunm Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- "Proof of Life (LP)". ambient links. Retrieved October 13, 2023.