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
Joy Oladokun
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. "Sweet Symphony"
    Released: September 23, 2022
  3. "Changes"
    Released: February 17, 2023
  4. "We're All Gonna Die"
    Released: March 17, 2023
  5. "Taking Things For Granted"
    Released: April 21, 2023

Background

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

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]

Track listing
Proof of Life 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"Oladokun 3:56
5."Friends" (with Mt. Joy)
  • 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
  • Shae Jacobs
  • Fitchuk
  • Oladokun
  • Elizondo
3:48
8."Trying"OladokunOladokun3:56
9."Pride"
  • Oladokun
  • Konrad Snyder
  • Aron Wright
  • Wright
  • Oladokun
  • Snyder
3:22
10."Revolution" (with Maxo Kream)
 4:05
11."The Hard Way"
  • Vanderheym
  • Oladokun
4:01
12."We're All Gonna Die" (with Noah Kahan)
  • Oladokun
  • James Droll
  • Fitchuk
  • Noah Kahan
  • Court Clement
  • Fitchuk
  • Oladokun
2:59
13."Somehow"OladokunOladokun3:55
Total length:47:44

Note

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

Personnel

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
Chart performance for Proof of Life
Chart (2023) Peak
position
UK Americana Albums (OCC)[7] 25
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] 19
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[9] 96

References
  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. "Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  8. "Joy Oladokunm Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  9. "Joy Oladokunm Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
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