A Soul-Steeped Gospel Reflection Wrapped in Orchestral Warmth and Arcane Resolve –

Brenique opens Gratitude with the full radiance of someone channelling more than melody. The Christian and Gospel pop singer-songwriter wields the beauty and sublimity of gratitude with a sincerity that immediately settles into the air, carried by a Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke-esque classic soul pop ballad structure. As the reverb gently floods the sonic edges, her guitar-accompanied warmth rises into orchestral opulence, allowing her expansive octave range to reflect the full emotional spectrum embedded in the thematic core of the single.

The tenderness and conviction she pours into the track make it ache in all the right ways, digging into those sentimental spaces where memory and affection sit side by side, turning reflective moments into something almost bittersweet. Guided by her powerhouse vocal lines, nothing feels overforced. Instead, the performance becomes a slow bloom that naturally drifts into the gospel choir crescendo, where the emotional tides finally crest and release.

Beyond the single itself, Brenique’s path to this point has been a steady ascent shaped by faith, formative influences, and a deep desire to create a space where listeners feel held. Raised in a music-rich household and inspired early on by icons loved across generations, she built her vocal identity through soulful expression, later grounding her style in gospel influence during her teens. Her growth has been marked by intentionality, from her early viral covers to her creative platform Sessions with Brenique, where she brings other artists into her world.

After stepping back to pursue postgraduate study, she returned with renewed focus, using her experiences in the UK and Nigeria to shape new work. Gratitude opens this chapter as a song born from reflection and an unwavering sense of divine reassurance.

Gratitude is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify. 

Review by Amelia Vandergast