Kiss from a Rose cover

Kiss from a Rose

Seal · 1994

24 min · 4 tracks · contemporary R&B · house · soul

A lush blend of soulful melodies and electronic rhythms, evoking deep emotional resonance throughout.

Kiss from a Rose is a single by Seal, released in 1994. A lush blend of soulful melodies and electronic rhythms, evoking deep emotional resonance throughout. 'Kiss from a Rose' gained significant acclaim, winning three Grammy Awards in 1996, including Record of the Year. The song's resurgence on the charts after being featured in the film 'Batman Forever' further cemented its cultural impact, becoming an enduring classic that influenced many artists across genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kiss from a Rose sound like?

A lush blend of soulful melodies and electronic rhythms, evoking deep emotional resonance throughout. Rooted in contemporary R&B and house.

What makes Kiss from a Rose by Seal notable?

'Kiss from a Rose' gained significant acclaim, winning three Grammy Awards in 1996, including Record of the Year. The song's resurgence on the charts after being featured in the film 'Batman Forever' further cemented its cultural impact, becoming an enduring classic that influenced many artists across genres. Released in 1994, 'Kiss from a Rose' marked Seal's second studio album following his self-titled debut in 1991. At this point in his career, Seal was transitioning from emerging artist to mainstream success, as this album helped solidify his presence in the pop and R&B landscape.

How many songs are on Kiss from a Rose?

Kiss from a Rose has 4 tracks, running approximately 24 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·24:57

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Kiss From a Rose (Kicks From a Rhodes edit) Standout 4:08
  • 2 Kiss From a Rose (Kicks From a Rhodes) Standout 6:45
  • 3 I’m Alive (Son of Bontempi) 7:36
  • 4 Kiss From a Rose (Kicks From a Rhodes instrumental) 6:27

Release Date

July 18, 1994

Genre

contemporary R&B, soul

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

24 min 57 sec