“Serenity” – Kenny Wesley
“He Did It All for You” – Marshall Badger
From The Contemporary Soul Songbook Vol. 3
Soul Unsigned Records (2010)
Soul Unsigned Records is a UK-based label dedicated to supporting unsigned and independent soul, funk, and jazz artists from around the world. The label has a weekly radio show that airs on FM and Internet stations in the UK , US, Sweden , Spain , Italy , The Netherlands, Germany , Austria , Lithuania , Canada , and Brazil
Soul Unsigned also provides exposure to promising new artists through its popular various artists compilations. The latest comp,
The Contemporary Soul Songbook Vol. 3, features inspirational tracks by Kenny Wesley and Marshall Badger.Wesley, an urban inspirational artist, delivers “Serenity.” It is an easy rolling piece with an ever-so-slight disco bass line that demonstrates the singer’s conscious or subconscious emulation of Stevie Wonder in musical style and vocals. Wesley also assumes the role of Christ, reassuring his people to “stop worrying, the victory is already won.”
Badger is an inspirational jazz musician, his deft guitar styles reaching back to Wes Montgomery. His “He Did It All for You” is smooth, calming and atmospheric. Silky female vocals remind the listener of how Christ “took your place” to save you, “even though you didn’t deserve it.” It’s a bitter pill, but it goes down easy.
Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.
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