Minefields (song)

"Minefields" is a song recorded by Moroccan-Canadian singer-songwriter Faouzia and American singer-songwriter John Legend, released as a digital single.[1][2][3][4] The song’s lyrics were written by Faouzia and Ali Tamposi, while the musical composition was done by Charlie Puth, Sam Martin, Jeff Halatrax, and J-kash and production by Johnny Goldstein. ,[5][6] The song was released on October 29, 2020 by Atlantic Records and Artist Partner Group.[7][8] The official music video premiered on January 28, 2021 via the official YouTube channel of Faouzia.[9][10][11]

"Minefields"
Official standard cover art
Single by Faouzia and John Legend
from the EP Citizens
ReleasedNovember 5, 2020 (2020-11-05)
Recorded2020
GenrePop[1]
Length3:11
Label
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)Johnny Goldstein
Faouzia singles chronology
"How It All Works Out (Stripped)"
(2020)		 "Minefields"
(2020)		 "Don't Tell Me I'm Pretty"
(2021)
John Legend singles chronology
"Wild"
(2020)		 "Minefields"
(2020)		 "Hallelujah"
(2020)
Alternative cover
Alternative cover art, also available in different color variants for each remix.
Alternative cover art, also available in different color variants for each remix.
Music video
"Minefields" on YouTube

Composition

The sentimental ballad song was structured in the key of C# minor and splendidly showcased Faouzia's upper belting range and Legend's baritone vocals. Faouzia's vocal range in the song spans from C#3 to G#5, three octaves sung interchangeably in chest and mixed registers. The lyrics expressed the grief of two lovers after parting ways and the need to come back as to what initially was. They have to walk through minefields to get to each other and as minefields were planted with explosive mines, they have to endeavour on the deadly odyssey as one tiny mistake of stepping on a mine would prompt them immediate death.

Track listing
  1. "Minefields" – 3:11
  2. "Minefields (live acoustic)" – 3:13
  3. "Minefields (Ofenbach remix)" – 3:49
  4. "Minefields (Hook n Sling remix)" – 3:02

Charts

The song peaked at number 45 on Canadian Billboard Digital Chart, at number 43 on French SNEP singles chart[13] and on the Ultratip in French Belgian market peaking at number 44 in the bubbling under chart.[14]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]

  • Faouzia Ouhiya – vocals and writer
  • John Legend - vocals
  • Johnny Goldstein – producer, programmer and writer
  • Tim McClain – engineer
  • Chris Galland – mixing engineer
  • Jeremie Inhaber – assistant mixing engineer
  • Robin Florent – assistant mixing engineer
  • Scott Desmarais – assistant mixing engineer
  • Emerson Mancini – masterer
  • Manny Marroquin – mixer
  • Ali Tamposi – writer
  • Charlie Puth – writer
  • Sam Martin – writer
  • Jeff Halatrax – writer
  • J-kash – writer

References
  1. Faouzia. "Minefields (with John Legend) by Faouzia". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  2. Garcia, Erica Danielle (2020-11-12). "Faouzia - Minefields (ft. John Legend)". euphoriazine.com. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  3. Shaffer, Claire (2020-11-05). "Faouzia, John Legend Release Duet 'Minefields,' Featuring Charlie Puth". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  4. "Minefields – Single by Faouzia & John Legend". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  5. Rashad (2020-11-06). "New Song: Faouzia & John Legend - 'Minefields'". thegrapejuice.net. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  6. "Minefields - Credits". Tidal. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  7. "Minefields". Tidal. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  8. "Minefields". Spotify. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  9. Faouzia (2021-01-29). "Faouzia & John Legend - Mindfields (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  10. Atlantic Records (2021-01-29). "#Minefields single by @faouzia x @johnlegend + the stunning new visual are out now!". Twitter. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  11. Rowley, Glenn (2021-01-28). "Faouzia and John Legend Debut Video For Bombastic Track 'Minefields': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  12. "Mindfields (Live Acoustic)". Spotify.
  13. LesCharts.com: Faouzia discography page
  14. Ultratop Faouzia page


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