"Keep On Smiling"
Heroy
(Independent; release date: June 27, 2025)

By Robert M. Marovich

Blue-eyed soul singer Heroy enjoins listeners to "Keep On Smiling" by combining gritty retro soul with the sunny lyricism of gospel.

The orchestral choral singing at the opening is a clever conceit. It leads listeners skyward, then the funky rhythm section gets their attention by yanking them down to ground level, as if to say, "We've got an important message for you to hear!"

Hailing from the Netherlands, Heroy promises "Music that lifts you up!" He has certainly met his mission with "Keep On Smiling."

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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.