Congolese musician Marius Billgobenson’s latest single, “A Little Bit of Honey,” merges jazz, R&B, and soul and melts your heart and soothes your soul.
Produced by two-time Grammy winner, Paul Brown, the song opens with a low-key percussion. Organic beats and jittery percussion set the mood while tapping out a beat, like raindrops on a windowpane. They are joined by a guitar that strums its shimmering chords like a lullaby. Then, Marius steps up to the mic. His deep, thick voice drips honey as it pours out a heartfelt confession of love and devotion to the object of his affection. His sincerity is subtle and relaxing and resonates especially deeply with long-term lovers who understand the quiet power of a shared history. Think Marvin Gaye meets Bill Withers.
The ethereal backing vocals of soulful crooners back up Marius, their voices filling the air with a sweetness that rivals the song’s title. Just when you think things can’t get any more heartwarming, the brass section kicks in, adding a touch of joyful grandeur to the already buoyant melody. It’s like a musical celebration of love, a sonic hug that wraps you in warmth and security.
The artist grew up in the Congolese harmony and music that was shortly crushed by the harsh realities of war. The sweetness of love and harmony in his music is not surprising despite his history, because only someone who has seen war knows the value of peace. And now he is an activist.
Listen to the sweet love of “A Little Bit of Honey” brought to you by Marius Billgobenson.
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Review By: Naomi Joan