9 December 2023, Johannesburg South Africa : Continuing his set journey on being the greatest to ever do it, producer and DJ, Mörda has scored big as he becomes one of the only Africans featured on the Pulitzer prize-winning novel’s adaptation, The Color Purple’s original soundtrack.
After winning big at this year’s SAMAs and the release of his 2nd solo studio album, Asante II. Mörda has added another milestone to his career by being part of the long-awaited soundtrack of the movie, The Color Purple starring Fantasia, Taraji P Henson and Jenifer Hudson.
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The Color Purple (Music From and Inspire By) soundtrack went live this past week the 15th of December ahead of the release of the movie which has earned Fantasia a Golden Globe nod for her role in the upcoming movie.
The Mohigan Sun hitmaker’s winning streak is a collaboration between his amazing team and music inspirations. So when the opportunity to create and remix a gospel single, Mysterious Ways by  Tamela Man and The Colour Purple ensemble fell on his lap, the star reached out to his team member and trusted vocalist, Brenden Praise who helped paint the plain canvas that had been given to them purple.
“As soon as my management team, expressed that the world needed a hit single from Mörda, I immediately reached out to Brenden Praise who recorded the original version of the song and because we know the magic we produce together, we knew we had made an instant hit” expressed an excited Morda
“The name of the single, Mysterious Ways is true testament of the star’s life and successful career ” I can confidently say that the Lord has worked his mystery on my life and career, he has given me the talent to bring joy and healing to people’s lives through my music” he continued.
The Color Purple (Music From and Inspire By) is executively produced by music icon Quincy Jones, Scott Sanders, and Larry Jackson, the founder/CEO of Gamma.
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“I am so immensely proud that the filmmakers and Warner Bros. Pictures chose us to collaborate on a hugely cultural album that musically brings to life this reimagined classic,” shared Jackson.
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“The Color Purple, in its many iterations, is unquestionably hallowed ground in black culture. Just as film director Blitz Bazawule has done a spectacular job in taking the film to another level artistically, we, too, wanted to bring an equally adventurous, creative take to this expanded soundtrack.”
Other headlining producers and musicians that complement the movie’s soundtrack include, H.E.R, Mary J Blige,  Coco Jones and special remixes from Missy Elliot, Timberland and our very own, Mörda.
