Smooth Operator: Sade Byke! Ava Duvernay Reveals She Sweet-Talked Singer Into Making Song For ‘A Wrinkle In Time’

February 21, 2018

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Ava Duvernay Reveals She Asked Sade To Sing For “A Wrinkle In Time

It’s been seven years since Sade released a song but of course, in the year of black excellence — 2018 — when a black woman directs a huge Hollywood blockbuster, that melanin queen has the wisdom to seek out the best of the best for her soundtrack, and that’s exactly what happened with “A Wrinkle In Time.”

I never thought she’d say yes, but asked anyway. She was kind + giving. A goddess. We began a journey together that I’ll never forget. Proud to announce that Sade has created an original song for WRINKLE IN TIME. It’s entitled “Flower of the Universe.” And it’s a dream come true. pic.twitter.com/FdXrZ1MFMO

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 20, 2018

Ava Duvernay announced on Tuesday that Sade sang her blessings all over her movie.

My hope was to gather dynamic women artists to craft a majestic soundtrack for Meg’s journey. Demi, thank you for “I BELIEVE.” With our brother, @djkhaled, you made magic. https://t.co/JyUYg1CMZ2

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 20, 2018

Ava also talked about the other contributions to the soundtrack, including Demi Lovato and DJ Khaled

WRINKLE IN TIME was made w/ love for young people. To share ideas about being a light in this often dark world. The new song “Warrior” by the phenoms @chloexhalle often makes me cry – with joy for the future. They are wonderful young women who help me hope. Thank you, ladies! pic.twitter.com/IZMyL0oEnQ

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 20, 2018

Ava shared a snippet from Chloe X Halle’s contribution

Happy to share that WRINKLE IN TIME’s soundtrack also includes original music by none other than Sia. I remember being blown away by her SPEAKING VOICE ON THE PHONE. So when she shared the song she wrote for Meg, I was spellbound. It’s called “Magic.” And it is. Thank you, @Sia. pic.twitter.com/PioLASDipQ

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 20, 2018

Sia is also on the project

Last but not least, I am in love with the music of a young woman hailing from Oakland. Her vibe. Her voice. Her vision for herself. It’s all beautiful. Kehlani’s original song “Let Me Live” is the first heard while watching WRINKLE IN TIME. It’s all about Meg’s inner life. A gem. pic.twitter.com/Slc3yuIyWQ

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 20, 2018

Ava also gave props to Kehlani

Sade. Demi Lovato + DJ Khaled. Sia. Chloe + Halle. Kehlani. All together with our dope composer Ramin Djawadi. You know that epic GAME OF THRONES theme song? Yep, that’s @Djawadi_Ramin doing his thing. Our soundtrack + film enter the universe March 9. xo https://t.co/rJa9coB8pb

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 20, 2018