"I Believe" is a song by American record producer DJ Khaled featuring American singer

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. Written alongside Denisia Andrews and Brittany Coney, it was released by

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on March 7, 2018, as the third single from the soundtrack to the 2018 film '' A Wrinkle in Time''. The song surrounds the message of believing in oneself.

Release and promotion

Lovato first teased the song on February 20, 2018, writing on Twitter: "Ahhhh!! I'm so excited to finally tell you guys my new song I Believe'with J Khaledwill be on the soundtrack for Disney's rinkle in Time" along with a snippet. On March 6, 2018, a preview of the music video debuted on ''

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Music video

The song's music video was directed by Hannah Lux Davis. It features Khaled and Lovato singing in various green-screen landscapes, including a golden wheat field, a dark forest and a natural backdrop surrounded by lush grass and blue skies, intercut with movie scenes. Lovato dresses up in a red gown, while Khaled wears a tracksuit.

Critical reception

Elias Leight of '' Rolling Stone'' deemed the song "a meeting of maximalists" with "Lovato singing with her usual boisterous enthusiasm" and Khaled "offering a series of self-help maxims". Aaron Williams of '' Uproxx'' regarded the song as "a full-on display of Demi Lovato's vocal chops". Devin Ch of HotNewHipHop opined that the song "mostly caters to urban-pop playlists", writing that its message is "accessible on all fronts".

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. * DJ Khaled – composition, production, vocals * Demi Lovato – composition, vocals * Denisia Andrews – composition * Brittany Coney – composition

Charts

References

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