Colors (Black Pumas song)

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"Colors"
Single by Black Pumas
from the album Black Pumas
ReleasedApril 16, 2019 (2019-4-16)
Genre
Length4:06
LabelATO
Songwriter(s)Eric Burton
Producer(s)Adrian Quesada
Black Pumas singles chronology
"Black Moon Rising"
(2018) 		"Colors"
(2019) 		"Oct 33"
(2020)
Music video
"Colors" on
YouTube

"Colors" is a song by American

2021 Grammy Awards.[3]

Background

The inspiration of the song was the "multicolored tones of the sky", with the song portraying "themes of mortality and togetherness".

Alamagordo, New Mexico, I was just playing note after note, whatever sounded good. [...] When I was writing this song, I was actually leading worship at a church, and I was trying to figure out, 'How do I write a song that explains the plight of someone who is spiritual trying to find their truth?' That's also the reason for the backup gospel singers you might hear in the chorus, who help round out that uplifting, church-like sound."[5]

Music video

An accompanying music video was released on November 22, 2019, and directed by Kristian Mercado. In an interview, he stated: "I really wanted to capture how powerful the sounds and vocals of Black Pumas are, I'm driven by emotion and felt a strong connection to the music. [...] It was such a powerful song and experience that I sought out to do the music video for the song. We shot the whole film in the

Bronx, wanted to show the Bronx as a place that was alive and vibrant. We wanted to celebrate family, connections, movement, and life."[6]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Colors"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[14] Gold 40,000‡
France (SNEP)[15] Platinum 200,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[16] Gold 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[17] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[18] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for "Colors"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various April 16, 2019
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 ATO [19]
United States June 15, 2020
Adult contemporary radio
 [20]
February 9, 2021
Alternative radio
 [21]

References

  1. ^ Lannon, Matthew (January 21, 2021). "Unifying America Through "Colors": Black Pumas Inspire Rising in 2021". Beyond The Stage. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  2. ^ Osborne, Deon (September 30, 2021). "Psychedelic funk band "Black Pumas" is what America needs Right Now". The Black Wall Street Times. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  3. ^ Jon Blistein; Brittany Spanos (March 14, 2021). "Watch Black Pumas Blaze Through 'Colors' at the 2021 Grammy Awards". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  4. Hypebeast
    . Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  5. ^ Walsh, Kathleen (March 6, 2021). "The Real Meaning Behind Black Pumas' Colors". Nicki Swift. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  6. ^ "Grammy Best New Artist Nominees Black Pumas Release Stunning + Powerful New Video For "Colors"". Elicit Magazine. November 22, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  7. Ultratip
    . Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  8. ^ "Black Pumas Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  10. ^ "Black Pumas Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  11. ^ "Black Pumas Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  12. ^ "Black Pumas Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  13. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  14. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Black Pumas – Colors". Music Canada. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  15. ^ "French single certifications – Black Pumas – Colors" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  16. ^ "Spanish single certifications – Black Pumas – Colors". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  17. ^ "British single certifications – Black Pumas – Colors". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  18. ^ "American single certifications – Black Pumas – Colors". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  19. ^ "Colors - Black Pumas". Retrieved November 15, 2021 – via Amazon.
  20. ^ "Hot/Modern/AC Radio Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on June 15, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  21. ^ "Alternative Radio Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
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