โWhat I Wantโ by Sophia Bolinder featuring John Soul is a modern R&B gem wrapped in the nostalgic glow of late โ90s and early 2000s soul. Released on February 6, 2025, the single is a heartfelt duet that pairs vulnerability with groove. Sophia, based in Malmรถ, and John Soul make an effortlessly complementary pair as his smooth, high, velvety vocals wind gently through the verses with soul-baring sincerity, while her voice enters with bold richness, bringing heart-rending passion to the emotional landscape.
The production is clean but textured, shimmering with subtle synth sparkles and soft, rolling beats that land like warm waves. The arrangement is intimate, just enough to move you. What really sets the track apart is the natural chemistry between the vocalists. Their interaction in the chorusโpartially improvised during a quick 45-minute recording session in Falkenbergโfeels like a genuine conversation unfolding in real-time, giving the song its most compelling moments.
Lyrically, โWhat I Wantโ speaks to the emotional tug-of-war of knowing someone is right for you but hesitating in the silence of mutual doubt. He sings, โGiving love and keeping up with promises, the way that it should be,โ hitting us with the honesty and idealism that made old-school R&B so beloved. You know Toni Braxton had her magic sprinkled here in the music, not just in vocal styling, but in the emotional weight behind every line.
Whether youโre nursing heartbreak or falling for someone new, โWhat I Wantโ captures that soulful in-between, and it does so with style, sincerity, and a whole lot of feeling. CHeck it out on Spotify.
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Review by: Naomi Joan