Believe in Me (Michelle Williams song)
| Company type | Record label |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music industry |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Music distribution |
"Believe in Me" is a track performed by American singer Michelle Williams, featured on her fourth studio project, Journey to Freedom (2014). The song was co-written by Williams alongside Carmen Reece, Al Sherrod Lambert, and producer Harmony Samuels, and was distributed by E1 Music on February 27, 2015.
Background
Serving as the fourth single extracted from Journey to Freedom, "Believe in Me" has been described by the Christian Post as the album’s most intimate composition, emphasizing Williams’ personal resonance with its theme of maintaining self-confidence despite external accolades. Williams shared that while compliments should reinforce one’s existing self-awareness, she faced challenges in trusting her own worth relative to others.
Initially, the song was considered for collaborations with Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé, but both artists ultimately chose to work with Williams on "Say Yes" instead. Executive producer Phil Thornton commented on the decision-making process between the two tracks, with Williams noting that Rowland and Beyoncé favored "Say Yes" because of its overall feel.
Williams gave a live performance of "Believe in Me" at an E1 Music event following the Stellar Award ceremony on March 28, 2015.
Music video
The official video for "Believe in Me" debuted on April 29, 2015, via VH1 Soul and VH1.com. Directed by Matthew A. Cherry—who also helmed the Stellar Award-winning video for "Say Yes"—the project incorporated a fan contest that invited submissions for participation. The final edit combined selected fan footage with scenes of Williams performing, producing an interactive video experience akin to promotional efforts previously executed by Pharrell and Nickelback.