Flower of the Universe facts for kids

Quick facts for kids "Flower of the Universe"
Single by Sade Adu
from the album A Wrinkle in Time (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Released	7 March 2018 (2018-03-07)
Length	3:49
Label	Sony
Songwriter(s)	Sade Adu Andrew Hale Ben Travers
Producer(s)	Adu Hale Travers
Sade singles chronology
"Still in Love with You" (2011) "Flower of the Universe" (2018) "The Big Unknown" (2018)

Flower of the Universe is a special song by the British singer Sade Adu. It was made for the movie A Wrinkle in Time, which came out in 2018. This song was the first new music from Sade in seven years!

Sade Adu wrote and produced the song along with Andrew Hale and Ben Travers. It was released as the main song from the movie's soundtrack. The song quickly became popular, selling 6,000 copies in its first week.

How the Song Was Created

The director of the movie A Wrinkle in Time, Ava DuVernay, really wanted Sade to create a song for her film. She shared the exciting news on social media on February 20, 2018.

Ava DuVernay said she never thought Sade would agree, but she asked anyway. She described Sade as "kind" and "giving," calling her "a goddess." Working with Sade was a journey she would never forget. Ava was very proud to announce that Sade had made an original song just for A Wrinkle in Time. She called it "Flower of the Universe," and said it was "a dream come true."

Song Versions Available

The song "Flower of the Universe" was released as a digital download. This means you could buy and listen to it online.

There are two versions of the song. The first is the original version, which is 3 minutes and 49 seconds long. There is also a special "remix" version by a producer called No I.D., which is a bit longer at 4 minutes and 6 seconds. A remix is when a different artist takes the original song and changes it to create a new sound.

Who Made the Music

Making a song involves many talented people. Here are the main people who helped create "Flower of the Universe." These details are often called "credits."

• Sade Adu – She wrote the music and words (composition), helped make the song (production), and sang the vocals.
• Andrew Hale – He also helped write the music (composition) and produce the song.
• Ben Travers – He contributed to writing the music (composition) and producing the song.
• Miles Showell – He was the master engineer. This means he made sure the song sounded perfect for release, like making sure the volume levels were just right.