Minefields (song)

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"Minefields is about the real human struggles that we all go through to be with our loved ones. With how challenging the last year has been for everyone, my hope is that this song and video can act as a beacon, a reminder, that we can and will persevere – it's in our nature". [7]

Music video

The official music video was officially released on January 28, 2021, via the official YouTube channel of Faouzia. Directed by Emmy-award winner Kyle Cogan, he captured Faouzia and Legend performing the duet in a minefield. [6] According to Faouzia, she met Legend for the first time at the set of the music video, having worked on the song together remotely. She said working together with Legend was an "incredible experience". [8]

Faouzia dedicated the music video to Ryan Brady, Atlantic Records' vice president of marketing, who was killed in a car accident at age 34, in Los Angeles in December 2020. She stated, "Sadly, we lost my dear friend and important part of that team, Ryan Brady, at the end of 2020. This video is dedicated to his memory and the joy he brought to so many of us". [7] [8]

Track listing

  1. "Minefields" – 3:10
  1. "Minefields" (live acoustic) – 3:13
  1. "Minefields" (Ofenbach remix) – 3:49
  1. "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. [5]

Certifications

"Minefields"
MinefieldsCoverArt.png
Official standard cover art
Single by Faouzia and John Legend
from the EP Citizens
ReleasedNovember 5, 2020 (2020-11-05)
Recorded2020
Genre Pop [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)
Certifications for "Minefields"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Poland (ZPAV) [15] Gold25,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. Faouzia. "Minefields (with John Legend) by Faouzia". SoundCloud. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  2. Garcia, Erica Danielle (November 12, 2020). "Faouzia - Minefields (ft. John Legend)". Euphoria. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  3. Shaffer, Claire (November 5, 2020). "Faouzia, John Legend Release Duet 'Minefields,' Featuring Charlie Puth". Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  4. Rashad (November 6, 2020). "New Song: Faouzia & John Legend - 'Minefields'". ThatGrapeJuice.Net. Archived from the original on May 2, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Minefields - Credits". Tidal. October 30, 2020. Archived from the original on February 2, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  6. 1 2 Rowley, Glenn (January 28, 2021). "Faouzia and John Legend Debut Video For Bombastic Track 'Minefields': Watch". Billboard . Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  7. 1 2 Allam, Roula (January 28, 2021). "Faouzia Croons Alongside John Legend In New 'Minefields' Video Clip". About Her. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  8. 1 2 Skirka, Hayley (February 2, 2021). "John Legend and Faouzia drop dramatic music video for 'Minefields'". The National . Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  9. "Minefields - Single by Faouzia & John Legend". Apple Music . Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  10. "Minefields (Live Acoustic) - Single by Faouzia & John Legend". Apple Music . Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  11. "Minefields (Ofenbach Remix) - Single by Faouzia & John Legend". Apple Music . Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  12. "Minefields (Hook N Sling Remix) - Single by Faouzia & John Legend". Apple Music . Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  13. LesCharts.com: Faouzia discography page
  14. Ultratop Faouzia page
  15. "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry . Retrieved December 31, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Minefields in the search box.