Queen Bey Is Back With Her New Song, ‘Be Alive’
It’s official, Beyhive fans! Beyoncé is back on the musical scene with her first new original song of the year, “Be Alive.” The new track will be appearing on the soundtrack of Venus and Serena Williams‘ upcoming biopic, King Richard.
The 28-time Grammy award winner released the solo single earlier on Friday after being on a musical hiatus for over a year.
Beyhive stand up. 🐝🐝🐝
— Apple Music (@AppleMusic) November 12, 2021
Listen now to @Beyonce‘s #BeAlive: https://t.co/PHTQOFQpbO pic.twitter.com/JT01xEGNNb
According to Entertainment Weekly, lead actor Will Smith (Richard Williams) revealed that the collaboration did not come about until after the screening of the film. Smith stated:
“The marriage of a movie and a song is a kind of magic that’s unmatched in entertainment. I was so happy when Beyoncé called.”
BE ALIVE – @Beyonce – OUT NOW pic.twitter.com/nil70cdQfl
— Columbia Records (@ColumbiaRecords) November 13, 2021
Furthermore, the new empowering melody comes after “Black Parade,” which won Song of the Year at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards just last year.
The song is so good!!! pic.twitter.com/doBr8yzWQa
— Be Alive is Coming! (yoncemyname) (@yoncemyname) November 12, 2021
King Richard will premiere in theatres on Friday, November 19, 2021. Fans can also stream on HBO Max the same day.