The song made it's debut on YouTube with the première of it's official music video, posted by Black Hole on June 1, 2011. The single followed on June 6, 2011, as two exclusive digital releases: a five track remix EP on Beatport, and a three track single on iTunes, featuring the album version of the song. A follow-up remix EP with additional remixes was released on June 13, 2011. Prior to it's release, "Promises" received promotional support from a selected crew of DJs, being featured in live sets, podcasts and radio shows in the form of various remixes. Particularly "Mÿon and Shane 54's Summer of Love Mix" was well received, gaining the status Future Favourite on Armin van Buuren's radio show "A state of Trance" - ultimately making it to "A State of Trance Radio Top 20 of 2011", ranking 11th. The remix also peaked at the number one position on Beatport's Trance chart for over six weeks, while "Gabriel & Dresden Remix" reached number three. The latter remix was also selected as Record of the Week for Above & Beyond's radio show "Trance Around the World", episode #372. Both remixes were eventually posted on YouTube by Black Hole, including "Nitrous Oxide Remix", while "Marco V Remix" was added shortly after the première of the official music video. On February 1, 2012, "Promises" was announced to be one of Black Hole's nominations for the International Dance Music Awards 2012. The song was nominated for Best Chillout/Lounge Track and Best Trance Track; although, no specific remix was noted for the latter category.