| "Divine Sorrow" | ||||
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| Single by Wyclef featuring Avicii | ||||
| from the EP J'ouvert | ||||
| Released | 17 November 2014 | |||
| Genre | EDM | |||
| Length | 4:38 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Avicii | |||
| Wyclef Jean singles chronology | ||||
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| Lyric video | ||||
| "Wyclef Jean - Divine Sorrow (Lyric Video) ft. Avicii" on YouTube | ||||
"Divine Sorrow" is a song by Haitian hip hop recording artist Wyclef Jean from his EP J'ouvert.[1] Credited with the mononym Wyclef on the official cover of the single, it also features Swedish DJ and producer Avicii. The song was released as the lead single from the album on 17 November 2014. It was written by Magnus Lidehäll, Salem Al Fakir, and Vincent Pontare.[2]
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Background
Wyclef Jean recorded the song with Avicii in Stockholm, Sweden in the winter of 2013. The song was released on 17 November 2014, as part of the campaign "Share the Sound of an AIDS-Free Generation" by Product Red project, a licensed brand that seeks to engage the private sector in raising awareness and funds to help fight the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa.
This specific song was commissioned through Coca-ColaRED. Proceeds from the song benefited the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Wyclef Jean said of the song, "The whole idea with the song is, it's a celebration song. No matter what you're going through today, you're going to overcome it tomorrow."[3]
Lyric video
A colorful lyrics music video was released on 17 November 2014 with the red colour prominent in the video symbolizing the red campaign. A full music video is yet to be released for the song.
Chart performance
"Divine Sorrow" debuted at number 12 on Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, becoming Avicii's 13th single on the chart. The song also debuted at number 3 on the Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart, selling 29,000 copies in its first week.[4]
Track listing
Digital download
- "Divine Sorrow" (featuring Avicii) – 4:38
Digital download – Klingande Remix
- "Divine Sorrow" (featuring Avicii; Klingande Remix) – 4:28
Digital download – Remix Pack 1
- "Divine Sorrow" (featuring Avicii; extended) – 8:29
- "Divine Sorrow" (featuring Avicii; GoldFish remix) – 8:28
- "Divine Sorrow" (featuring Avicii; NightRider remix) – 4:41
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[5] | 23 |
| Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)[5] | 29 |
| France (SNEP)[6] | 105 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[7] | 25 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[8] | 38 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[9] | 7 |
| UK Dance (OCC)[10] | 31 |
| UK Indie (OCC)[11] | 9 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[12] | 174 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[13] | 12 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2015) | Position |
|---|---|
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[14] | 98 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[15] | 64 |
References
- ^ "Exclusive: Wyclef Jean Announces 'Clefication' Album & Avicii-Assisted Single". Billboard. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- ^ "Divine Sorrow (feat. Avicii) - Wyclef Jean – Télécharger et écouter l'album". Qobuz. Xandrie SA. 24 November 2014. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ Danton, Eric R. (17 November 2014). "Wyclef Jean, Avicii Team on 'Divine Sorrow' in Fight Against AIDS". Speakeasy. WSJ. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- ^ "Wyclef & Avicii Fight AIDS and Find Success on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Wyclef Feat. Avicii – Divine Sorrow" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ^ "Wyclef Feat. Avicii – Divine Sorrow" (in French). Les classement single.
- ^ "Wyclef Feat. Avicii – Divine Sorrow". VG-lista. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ "Wyclef Feat. Avicii – Divine Sorrow" Canciones Top 50.
- ^ "Wyclef Feat. Avicii – Divine Sorrow". Singles Top 100.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ "CHART: CLUK Update 29.11.2014 (wk47)". zobbel.de. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ "Wyclef Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Årslista Singlar – År 2015" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Swedish Recording Industry Association. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs : Year End 2015". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
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