Proof of Life (Joy Oladokun album)

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.

Proof of Life
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 28, 2023
Length47:44
Label
Producer
Joy Oladokun chronology
In Defense of My Own Happiness
(2021)
Proof of Life
(2023)
Singles from Proof of Life
  1. "Keeping the Light On"
    Released: January 21, 2022
  2. "Purple Haze"
    Released: May 10, 2022
  3. "Sweet Symphony"
    Released: September 23, 2022
  4. "Changes"
    Released: February 17, 2023
  5. "We're All Gonna Die"
    Released: March 17, 2023
  6. "Taking Things for Granted"
    Released: April 21, 2023

Background

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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]

Promotion

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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]

Track listing

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Proof of Life physical standard track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Keeping the Light On"
3:44
2."Changes"
  • Wilson
  • Oladokun
3:10
3."Taking Things for Granted"Oladokun
  • Oladokun
  • Aaron Steele[a]
  • Elliott Skinner[a]
3:36
4."Somebody Like Me"OladokunOladokun3:56
5."Friends" (with Mt. Joy)
  • Oladokun
  • Elizondo
3:21
6."Purple Haze"
3:25
7."Spotlight"
  • Oladokun
  • Ian Fitchuk
  • Mike Elizondo
  • Fitchuk
  • Elizondo
3:15
8."You at the Table" (with Manchester Orchestra)Oladokun
  • Oladokun
  • Steele[a]
3:51
9."Sweet Symphony" (featuring Chris Stapleton)
  • Oladokun
  • Fitchuk
  • Shae Jacobs
  • Fitchuk
  • Oladokun
  • Elizondo
3:48
10."The Hard Way"
  • Vanderheym
  • Oladokun
4:01
11."Trying"OladokunOladokun3:56
12."Pride"
  • Oladokun
  • Konrad Snyder
  • Aron Wright
  • Wright
  • Oladokun
  • Snyder
3:22
13."Revolution" (with Maxo Kream)
 4:05
14."We're All Gonna Die" (with Noah Kahan)
  • Oladokun
  • James Droll
  • Fitchuk
  • Noah Kahan
  • Court Clement
  • Fitchuk
  • Oladokun
2:59
15."Flowers"
  • Oladokun
  • Elizondo
3:49
16."Somehow"OladokunOladokun3:55
Total length:58:13
Proof of Life digital standard track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Keeping the Light On"
  • Oladokun
  • Elizondo
  • Fitchuk
  • Fitchuk
  • Elizondo
  • Oladokun[c]
3:44
2."Changes"
  • Oladokun
  • Wilson
  • Wilson
  • Oladokun
3:10
3."Taking Things for Granted"Oladokun
3:36
4."Somebody Like Me"OladokunOladokun3:56
5."Friends" (with Mt. Joy)
  • Oladokun
  • Matt Quinn
  • Oladokun
  • Elizondo
3:21
6."You at the Table" (with Manchester Orchestra)Oladokun
  • Oladokun
  • Steele[a]
3:51
7."Sweet Symphony" (featuring Chris Stapleton)
  • Oladokun
  • Fitchuk
  • Jacobs
  • Fitchuk
  • Oladokun
  • Elizondo
3:48
8."Trying"OladokunOladokun3:56
9."Pride"
  • Oladokun
  • Snyder
  • Wright
  • Wright
  • Oladokun
  • Snyder
3:22
10."Revolution" (with Maxo Kream)
  • Oladokun
  • Biosah
  • Elizondo
  • Fitchuk
  • Wadge
 4:05
11."The Hard Way"
  • Oladokun
  • Diaz
  • Vanderheym
  • Vanderheym
  • Oladokun
4:01
12."We're All Gonna Die" (with Noah Kahan)
  • Oladokun
  • Droll
  • Fitchuk
  • Kahan
  • Clement
  • Fitchuk
  • Oladokun
2:59
13."Somehow"OladokunOladokun3:55
Total length:47:44
Proof of Life digital deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Purple Haze"
  • Oladokun
  • Elizondo
  • Gottwald
  • Oladokun
  • Dr. Luke
3:25
2."Black Car"Oladokun
  • Oladokun
  • Snyder
2:51
3."Somehow Intro" (Living Proof version)OladokunOladokun1:24
4."Somehow" (Living Proof version)OladokunOladokun2:14
5."Wild Enough"Oladokun
  • Oladokun
  • Snyder
2:46
6."Spotlight"
  • Oladokun
  • Fitchuk
  • Elizondo
  • Fitchuk
  • Elizondo
3:15
7."Keeping the Light On" (Living Proof version)
  • Oladokun
  • Fitchuk
  • Elizondo
3:12
8."Sweet Symphony" (Living Proof version) (featuring Chris Stapleton)
  • Oladokun
  • Fitchuk
  • Jacobs
Oladokun3:45
Total length:70:35

Note

  • ^[c] signifies a co-producer.
  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer.

Personnel

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^ Track numbers reference digital standard edition

Musicians

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)

Charts

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Chart performance for Proof of Life
Chart (2023) Peak
position
UK Americana Albums (OCC)[8] 25
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[9] 19
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[10] 96

Release history

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Release dates and formats for Proof of Life
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various April 28, 2023 Standard [11]
October 13, 2023
  • digital download
  • streaming
Deluxe [7]


References

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  1. ^ Griffin, Caela (February 20, 2023). "Joy Oladokun Announces New Album, 'Proof of Life,' Due Out This Spring". MusicRow.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  2. ^ Schube, Will (January 23, 2022). "Joy Oladokun Releases New Single, 'Keeping The Light On'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  3. ^ Dowling, Marcus K. (September 23, 2022). "Joy Oladokun, Chris Stapleton duet for new ballad 'Sweet Symphony'". The Tennessean. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  4. ^ Trageser, Stephen (February 17, 2023). "Joy Oladokun Rolls With It in 'Changes'". Nashville Scene. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  5. ^ "Joy Oladokun's new song "We're All Gonna Die" feat. Noah Kahan debuts today". Grateful Web. March 17, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  6. ^ Major, Michael (April 21, 2023). "Joy Oladokun Releases New Song 'Taking Things For Granted'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Proof of Life (Deluxe) by Joy Oladokun". apple music. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  8. ^ "Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  9. ^ "Joy Oladokunm Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  10. ^ "Joy Oladokunm Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  11. ^ "Proof of Life (LP)". ambient links. Retrieved October 13, 2023.