Soul Tracks First Listen

'Being versatile in today's music landscape allows for the freedom of true artistic expression. As listening audiences become more selective, one's ability to remain relevant can be compromised if they are not able to adjust accordingly. Penny Wells is an artist that over the years has been able to display the vocal dexterity needed to maintain her status as a respected artist, while winning various awards along the way. Her latest single release, "I Wanna Be More" further extends her songbook.

With the help of the legendary Soul-Jazz Superman, Frank McComb, Wells is able to deliver a melodic experience that will find a home on multiple radio formats. While McComb produced, arranged and played all instruments, Wells crafted a lyric and curated a vocal approach that fits perfectly to the McComb sound as she sings of the desire to be a better version of herself. She is assessing  her present state and in the midst of her self reflection develops an awareness of who she is and what she is worth. The hope of achieving more is evidenced in Wells' effective layering of vocals and making this song truly compelling. Her roots in soul, Gospel and jazz are in focus and helps to evolve the track throughout its foundation, peak and ending vamp.

While we wait for her next full length album, "I Wanna Be More" should be more than enough to hold longtime fans of Penny Wells. Her musical story continues to be told through exceptional projects and this single is the latest and greatest chapter.'

Written by Keivu Knox

Soultracks.com Writer