Marvin Muoneké – It Won’t Be Long (2021)
We are all still riding the emotional waves of what is potentially one of the darkest times in our modern history. If you need a blast of hope and optimism, Marvin Muoneké is here for you with ‘It Won’t Be Long’. Talking about the effects of lockdown and the hope for the future, the single combines pop, jazz, soul and gospel for a beautiful burst of colours and bliss.
While Muoneké has dubbed himself ‘The Young Man with The Old Soul’ it is clear why when you listen to this single. A talented jazz singer and producer, he has appeared on The Voice UK and Britain’s Got Talent. Since then, he has been in high demand playing at various theatres and clubs around the country.
‘It Won’t Be Long’ draws you in with a wonderful piano line that flows into a jazzy beat. There is a delightful combination of jazz and soul in the melody that has you drifting on its flows. The music has a richness to it that you sink into while allowing it to wash through your senses. As you listen to the music, there is an easing of muscles allowing you to breathe easily. The lush movement of the melody relaxes you while wrapping around your brain and keeping you hooked to it. There is a horn solo later in the track that is utterly beautiful and mesmerising.
When Muoneké’s vocals hit, you really get why he thinks he has an old soul. There is a wonderful retro feeling to his style that merges with the modernity of the lyrics. His voice has a rich depth with a smoothness that is next to none. There is a crooner feeling to his performance tempered by a soulful hit. As you get lost in his performance, the lyrics fill you with wonderful hope for the future. Through his performance, you know that the light will break through the clouds that have been bringing us all down.
Marvin Muoneké has you riding a soulful yet jazzy soundscape that lifts your spirit with the richness of ‘It Won’t Be Long’. Packed with optimism, the single has you hopeful for the future while getting hooked to his sound. The trumpet solo is mesmerising while his vocal performance is all richness that slides against your skin.
Find out more about Marvin Muoneké on his website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.
