Alive (Jennifer Lopez song)
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"Alive" is the other part of the double A-side along with "I'm Gonna Be Alright" (Track Masters Remix), the second and final single
from Jennifer Lopez
's remix album, J to tha L-O!: The Remixes
(2002). Released in 2002, the single failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100
due to its limited release, becoming Lopez's second single to do so after 1999's "No Me Ames
". However, the song's Thunderpuss
remix
es topped the Hot Dance Singles Sales
chart and became another Hot Dance Club Play
hit for her, peaking at number two. The music video
was directed by Jim Gable.
, and Cory Rooney
(who produced the track with Dan Shea
). "Alive" was written for the soundtrack to Lopez's film Enough
(although not included on its soundtrack album). Following the themes of the film, the song describes the struggles of battered women
, who are able to overcome their abusive husbands to make it out alive. Lopez sings, "The strength to stand alone/The power of not knowing and letting go/I guess I've found my way it's simple when it's right/Feeling lucky just to be here tonight/And happy just to be me and be alive". The song has become an anthem for battered women across the country and several women have written to Lopez about how that song has affected them. On an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show
, a woman even came up to Lopez and explained how that song kept her going even after the abuses she endured.
In 2002, "Alive" earned Lopez a Billboard Latin Music Award
for Best-Selling Latin Dance Single of the Year, with the song's Thunderpuss Club Mix.
U.S. promo CD-R single
U.S. promo CD-R single – Thunderpuss Remix
U.S. double A-side CD single with "I'm Gonna Be Alright" (Track Masters Remix)
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
's remix album, J to tha L-O!: The Remixes
J to tha L-O!: The Remixes
J to tha L–O! The Remixes is the first remix album by American recording artist Jennifer Lopez, released in the United States on February 5, 2002 by Epic Records. It was the first remix album to debut at the top of the U.S...
(2002). Released in 2002, the single failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
due to its limited release, becoming Lopez's second single to do so after 1999's "No Me Ames
No Me Ames
"No me ames" is a song by American recording artists Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, from Lopez's debut studio album, On the 6...
". However, the song's Thunderpuss
Thunderpuss
Thunderpuss was the remix/productionteam of music producers Barry Harris and Chris Cox. Harris had previously worked as part of several music groups including Kon Kan, Top Kat, Killer Bunnies and Outta Control and had also released several singles himself...
remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
es topped the Hot Dance Singles Sales
Hot Dance Singles Sales
Hot Dance Singles Sales is a chart released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States, established in 1985. It measures the sale of commercially released singles that deal with dance music and remixes...
chart and became another Hot Dance Club Play
Hot Dance Club Play
The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs...
hit for her, peaking at number two. The music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was directed by Jim Gable.
Song information
The ballad was written by Lopez, her then-husband, Cris JuddCris Judd
Cristan Leenon "Cris" Judd is an American actor and choreographer known for his brief marriage to Jennifer Lopez. He hails from Abilene, Texas.-Early years:...
, and Cory Rooney
Cory Rooney
Cory Rooney is an American songwriter, record producer, and C.E.O. of Cory Rooney Group. He has written, produced, and developed many hits and careers for artists such as Mariah Carey, Mary J...
(who produced the track with Dan Shea
Dan Shea (record producer)
Dan Shea is an American record producer and composer who has worked with numerous artists including Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Santana, Barbra Streisand, Jessica Simpson. Sara Evans, Rob Thomas, Marc Anthony, Boys II Men, Martina McBride, Kenny G., Ricky Martin, Bono,...
). "Alive" was written for the soundtrack to Lopez's film Enough
Enough
The score for Enough, composed by David Arnold, was released on June 4, 2002.#"Give Me a Sign"#"F.B.I.?"#"New Leaf"#"Slim and Joe"#"Get Out of the House"#"Goodbye Gracie"#"Training Day"#"Breaking In"#"Setting the Trap"#"Fight Club"...
(although not included on its soundtrack album). Following the themes of the film, the song describes the struggles of battered women
Domestic violence
Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, battering, family violence, and intimate partner violence , is broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, or cohabitation...
, who are able to overcome their abusive husbands to make it out alive. Lopez sings, "The strength to stand alone/The power of not knowing and letting go/I guess I've found my way it's simple when it's right/Feeling lucky just to be here tonight/And happy just to be me and be alive". The song has become an anthem for battered women across the country and several women have written to Lopez about how that song has affected them. On an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show
The Oprah Winfrey Show
The Oprah Winfrey Show is an American syndicated talk show hosted and produced by its namesake Oprah Winfrey. It ran nationally for 25 seasons beginning in 1986, before concluding in 2011. It is the highest-rated talk show in American television history....
, a woman even came up to Lopez and explained how that song kept her going even after the abuses she endured.
In 2002, "Alive" earned Lopez a Billboard Latin Music Award
Billboard Latin Music Awards
The Billboard Latin Music Awards grew out of the Billboard Music Awards program from Billboard Magazine, an industry publication charting the sales and radio airplay success of musical recordings. The awards began in 1990...
for Best-Selling Latin Dance Single of the Year, with the song's Thunderpuss Club Mix.
Track listings and formats
U.S. promo CD single- "Alive" (Remix) – 4:20
- "Alive" (Album Version) – 4:40
U.S. promo CD-R single
- "Alive" (Radio Remix) – 4:19
- "Alive" (Album Version) – 4:40
U.S. promo CD-R single – Thunderpuss Remix
- "Alive" (ThunderpussThunderpussThunderpuss was the remix/productionteam of music producers Barry Harris and Chris Cox. Harris had previously worked as part of several music groups including Kon Kan, Top Kat, Killer Bunnies and Outta Control and had also released several singles himself...
Radio Mix) – 4:12 - "Alive" (Thunderpuss Club Mix) – 8:51
- "Alive" (Thunderpuss Tribe-A-Pella) – 7:50
U.S. double A-side CD single with "I'm Gonna Be Alright" (Track Masters Remix)
- "I'm Gonna Be Alright" (Track MastersTrackmastersThe Trackmasters are the successful production duo of Poke and Tone , sometimes credited as Poke & Tone, best known for their commercial hit records in the late 90s and early 2000s. Throughout their career they have worked with various hip-hop and R&B artists including R...
Remix featuring NasNasNasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
) – 2:52 - "I'm Gonna Be Alright" (Track Masters Remix) – 3:14
- "I'm Gonna Be Alright" (Track Masters Remix Instrumental) – 3:14
- "Alive" (Thunderpuss Club Mix) – 8:51
- "Alive" (Thunderpuss Tribe-A-Pella) – 7:50
Charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Hot Dance Club Play The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs... |
2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales Hot Dance Singles Sales Hot Dance Singles Sales is a chart released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States, established in 1985. It measures the sale of commercially released singles that deal with dance music and remixes... |
1 |
| U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks The Adult Contemporary chart is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary and "lite-pop" radio stations in the United States... |
18 |
| U.S. Billboard Latin Tropical/Salsa Airplay | 36 |