Greetings dearest readers and music fans, Let’s welcome Soul Provider. Nyberg, Kent B. Swedish producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Rox, who founded Pomrox (Power of Music), is passionate about soul music. He has experience with programming, arranging, and sampling for drums, bass, strings, synths, and other musical instruments. Motivated by his passion for soul music, he has had the honor of working with exceptional musicians and vocalists to produce this album, “Urban Echoes of Soul,” a 15-song album released on 7th November. This album features Luna Velvet, Caspian Anderson, Arlo Ryder, and Diane Summer, Jon Herington on electric guitar, Alex Al on bass Jeff Lorber on piano, Michael Thompson on electric guitar, Jack Stafford on saxophone, percussion, and drums: Kent Nyberg, Mike Rojas on piano, Alex Al on bass, Jeff Lorber on piano, Kent Nyberg on drums, Mark Lettieri, Baritone Guitar, Organ Jeff Young Gregory Moore on an electric guitar Acoustic Guitar: Soprano Brent Mason Sax: Jack Stafford Drums: Kent Nyberg, Piano Acoustic: Kent Nyberg Sunshine, Bassist: Alex Al Jeff Lorber on piano Electric Guitar: Michael Thompson, Kent Nyberg on piano and acoustic, Kent Nyberg on drums, El. Piano: Lorber, Jeff Tenor Sax: Keenlyside, Tom Tomlin, bass. Mark Douthit, Chris Nole, Sax Alto, and Kent Nyberg, El, and Jeff Lorber on piano Rob McNelley, electric guitar player, Bassist: Vernon Barbary Pat McGrath on guitar and Kent Nyberg on drums. Blair Masters, piano acoustic Brent Mason is the electric guitarist. El. Piano by Jeff Lorber, Neil Swainson on bass Kenny Sears, fiddle Acoustic Kent Nyberg on piano, and Kent Nyberg on drums. Let’s talk more about the record
The title track is called “Divided Souls”. The intro of this song is very groovy. The character in the song is feeling free after emancipating herself from her relationship (“I’m not going to miss you when you’re not around”). The instrumentation(especially that amazing guitar solo”)in this song is so colorful and vibrant and you would want to get up and dance to it. This song was the perfect song to open the album
Up next is the song “Hold on to Your Dreams”. The very emotive piano sounds open up the song. The song encourages listeners to hold on to their dreams, no matter how far away it may seem. The tempo of the song picks up with the bass and electric guitar fusion and it is very foot-tapping
“Freedom Fire” is the title of the next song. The song opens with a very bright piano sound. The song talks about human rights. It encourages listeners to stand up for what they believe in, no matter what(“Human rights always a fight”). In a world where people’s freedom is being trampled upon, the message in the song is very crucial and we thank the group of talented individuals who came together to make this song about unity and standing up for our rights
“Can’t Walk Away” is the next song on the album. The song is about a character who tells his partner how much her behavior toward him makes him want to spend every waking minute with her(“You make me want to stay, I can’t walk away”). The organ sound heard in the song gives it this choral/gospel feel which is so amazing
“I Belong to You Sunshine” is the next song on the album. The song opens with very lively instrumentation. The song talks about a character who is gassing his girl up, boosting her confidence, shaming her exes for gaslighting her, and telling her that she’s worthy and beautiful. The song has jazz vibes because of the inculcation of the saxophone sounds which was a nice touch, taking listeners on a wild and jolly ride
Next up is the song “Just Take Me”. The song opens with a smooth bass, organ, and electric guitar sound. The song illustrates a character who has seemingly been away from home and wants nothing more than to return to where he belongs. The instrumentation adds saxophone sounds in the song and even an electric guitar solo that will blow your mind, the way he sings “Take Me” is so soul music. It just takes you back to artists like James Brown and taking a trip down memory lane is very nostalgic and beautiful
“Keep my fire burning” is the name of the next song. The song starts with nice instrumentation. The song is about a character who is asking someone who knows him to keep him in her good books. The song is very emotive in its delivery and instrumentation and makes you want to give this character a big hug
Next up is the song” Love You Forever”. The song talks about a character who comes to the realization that the woman has with is the one he wants to spend the rest of his life with because he loves everything she does (” It has always been you “). The song will take you on an unforgettable emotive musical journey
“nightfall no good for me” is the title of the next song. The intro of the song are these very upbeat instrumentation The song talks about a lady who has finally realized that the man she is with is no good for her. The vocal performance is fun and it makes you enjoy the song throughout and
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The next song is called “South to North”. The song starts with a very beautiful piano sound. The song’s tempo picks up as the vocal performance starts. The song is about a character who says that his partner is his guide and always sets him on the right path. the song also has synth-pop sounds that are so gorgeous and go with the vibe of the song
“Power” is the next song on the album. The song begins with very loving and passionate singing. The character in the song is talking about how she needs her lover. The electric guitar sound creates this sultry and sexy song
Next up is the song “Read My Book”. The song starts with an upbeat intro and mouth percussions. The character in the song tells her partner to get to know her intimately and read her like he’s reading his favorite book. The sax sounds in the song give this song a jazz feel that listeners will really get a kick out of
Next is the song “You Are So Beautiful”. The instrumentation will captivate you right from the start. The character is gassing up his girl again telling her that is beautiful. The vocal performance is very crisp and the saxophone is flawlessly played. This song will really delight listeners, especially the saxophone solo mid-song
“Unseen Good Times” is the next song. The saxophone melody that starts the song is just unlike anything I’ve heard! it was glamorous and so smooth. The vocal performance was also top-tier and wonderful to hear. This song is the most amazing song I’ve ever heard
The last song on the album is New Direction”. The song opens with this jazz performance. The song is about a character who is thanking someone for everything they do for them and decides to follow this person blindly. This song was the culmination of a group of outstanding songs and listeners will be forever changed
This album is a testament to how a group of extremely talented individuals come together to make music. This album is like The Justice League or The Avengers and has saved us listeners and introduced us to good RNB and soul music. This album proves that the soul will never die. Soul Provider is an amazing band and I can’t wait to hear more music from them
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