With soulful lyrics over a blend of RnB, jazz, and soul, Sophie Faith knows how to mesmerise the listener. Since she first burst onto the scene in 2017, her songwriting ability has made her a standout and earned the attention of the biggest names, including Elton John. Having recently spoken to her and the path she is on, ‘Hold My Drink, Watch This’ marks that new journey in musical form.
While ‘The Right Side Of Wrong’ marked a person going through it, with the pain prominent in her voice, this new EP sees a happier and more at peace soul. ‘Dopamine’ kicks off the record with a piano-backed mix of jazz and soul that will have you clicking your fingers. Those soothing vocals are on display as usual, hitting higher notes when required and highlighting someone on a high in this relationship. You can see a person in that honeymoon phase that no one wants to end.
We then cross into ‘Freudian Slips’ which has a more laid-back sound to match a calmer lyrical delivery. Those angelic background vocals compliment so nicely, as Sophie seems to no longer be on that high. She wants to be taken away from that feeling, however, unlike previous more melancholic tracks, she seems a lot more confident and assured in herself. Kwaku Asante then joins her on ‘Call You’, in what is a great collaboration. They go back and forth over this subtle soul production, and the harmonies on the chorus are a delight. A feature on a Sophie Faith song is rare, but this was certainly worth the wait.
As we reach the halfway point, we get to ‘Missing Me’, where the noticeable enunciating of ‘Bet you miss me like s**t today,”, immediately grabs your attention. This is an anthem of aura and showing you are worth it. The angelic B.V.s are blended well with the singer’s chilled-out vocals to make for a soothing jam. This is a new person who no longer lets the f**kboys have a hold on her emotions.
Following an interlude, the project concludes with the new single ‘KOKO’. The wavey production matches well with the vibe, as she details going out with the girls and moving on. It wraps the narrative up well, subtle, yet emphasising the faith she has in herself. However, it does leave you wanting more, and I feel another track could have made the project even better.
This is a short, but sweet insight into the recent times of Sophie Faith. The heartbreak and the pain have gone, replaced by someone who takes it in her stride and carries on loving herself and life. Whilst you wait for that debut album, make sure to catch this live, as these tracks truly shine in that setting. Overall, a lovely release that leaves you wanting more.
8/10
Words: Tom Atkinson
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