Though he's changed his style up here and there over the years, Musiq Soulchild seems to always revisit the role of a lovestruck hopeful in pursuit of "the one." It's one that suits him well, as his expressive lyrics and emotive vocals always expertly capture the feeling of being captivated by the potential prototype. He slips into that role once again for "Sooner Or Later," the latest track released from his upcoming album Feel The Real, and, unsurprisingly, he works his magic once again.
The track starts off with a funky syncopated groove that lets you know this won't be your typical sappy love groove. As the drums and percussion set the pace and the keys and guitar provide the melody, Musiq slides right in to make his case. "You say I'm not what you're looking for / Think I'm just another n***a runnin' game," he spits to a woman who's weary about giving love another go. However, it seems that our boy isn't taking her "no" as a solid answer. But rather than be that annoying brother who won't leave women be, he opts for the persistent route. "You just need someone to love you / Might not be today, but I'm gon' find my way into your heart," he sings on the chorus, later adding, "Sooner or later you've got to let me be the one." His charm and enthusiasm are back by solid production and musical arrangement, with horns, synths and stacked vocals providing harmonies that would make it hard for anyone to say no. And just in case the more rhythmic feel wasn't enough, he slows things down to a slow dance-ready groove near the track's end before closing out with a smoothed-out sax solo to get you open.
You can check out "Sooner Or Later," which is available as an instant grat track when you pre-order Feel The Real on iTunes, below. And if you want even more Musiq Soulchild in your life, you can order the Feel The Real bundle — which includes the double-disc set, a t-shirt, hat and Musiq's denim emoji decal. Feel The Real is set to release on September 15th.
