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Nigel Soyer - You In Me
January 05, 2006
By Cherisse Stephens
Don’t you love it when the industry discovers that fresh new voice and thrills us all with wonderful praise from an “unknown”? Well, that’s about to happen with the release of gospel recording artist, Nigel Soyer. Nigel is a talented brother who got his start with his first solo project I Am Here. But it’s clear to all that he’s not finished! As I checked out his latest offering You In Me, I knew Nigel had discovered what he’s called to do.
You In Me begins with the title track. From the first beat, the urban sounds of guitar and drums fuse together beautifully. This is easily a love song to the Lord or whoever! Yes, Nigel has a smooth vocal technique that will have you swaying and praising. The song simply states You In Me, You’re so lovely and no one can take your place. You are every beat of my heart. Wow, awesome, awesome!
Nigel slows it down with songs Like I Depend On You and You Bring Me Joy. It’s clear that he is in love ya’ll…with Jesus, of course. These are beautiful ballads that will have you thinking about the incredible love of Jesus. This project displays great musical instrumentation and lovely background vocals.
If you feel like dancing and celebrating, then you’ll enjoy Just Like You and The Blood. Nigel puts it down with undisputable grooves and inspiring lyrics. Nigel sings so passionately throughout this entire project. He really makes you feel like he believes what he’s singing about. I don’t about you but I’m trying to Just Like Jesus! Nigel sings about the agape love of Jesus Christ. C’mon everybody, wave your hands in the air and wave them like you…really care!
The young folks will really appreciate this wonderful alternative to R&B. I really love cut #6 entitled It’s Just Between You and Me. It’s got that reggae sound that will have you sipping on Kool-Aid and praising at the same time (smile). The words say there’s nothing that I’ve done to deserve your love, it’s just between you and me, you’ve given me your heart and your love, it’s a love that will never die. Yeah Maun!
Soyer keeps it real with I’ll Be There which talks about the real disappointments we face as believers. But it’s so good to know that there’s no need to fear, because Jesus is there. This mid-tempo urban cut is smooth and Nigel will show his vocal ability to get the message across.
Anybody ever heard of the R&B artist Babyface? Well, close your eyes and that’s whom you think you’re listening to on You Are My Refuge. It’s so beautifully done with guitar and drums. It also has that Boyz II Men feelin'. I don’t know, I hear so many wonderful sounds on this cut. The song says Lord you are my refuge, a place I can find, into your arms peace and rest I find. Sing Nigel, sing…
I Still Love You is a passionate song about the prodigal son. The song speaks volumes about loving God even though you may have strayed away. There are no words I can ever express either (you’ll have to listen to the song to know what I’m talking about). This is a beautiful love song to the Lord. Some songs are sung about the Lord but this one is sung TO the Lord. He’s got to be listening, because it’s worship at it’s fullest. When you get down to tracks and 10 and 11, you’ll see that Nigel is not playing about his worship to the Lord. Holy is really heartfelt and Nigel sings skillfully to the Lord.
Why will have you thinking about the sacrifice that Jesus made for us on Calvary. I mean I know I’ve said beautiful about 10 times throughout this review, but I think this is my favorite cut. The words simply describe the way Jesus loves us, and how He gave His life for us. There is no greater love or greater gift!
Nigel takes us out with Because Of You and the remix to The Blood. This is definitely new music for a new generation. Are you ready for Nigel Soyer? 'Cause, he’s definitely ready for us.
For more information about Nigel Soyer contact: Alabaster Box Entertainment, Inc., Christine Diaz (647) 212-2034
- Gospel City.com
CANADA-based, Trinidad-born gospel singer Nigel Soyer, whose 'You In Me' album is currently picking up rave reviews and mainstream distribution in his adopted homeland, is now attracting international interest. Soyer has opened for such acts as Kirk Franklin, Ron Kenoly and CeCe Winans and his vocal talents were used on the Alvin Slaughter album 'Rain Down'. - Cross Rythms
Every morning thousands eagerly sit down to enjoy the Fresh Fire broadcast on TTT. One of the programme's most loved features is their music video segment. The undisputed number one video for several months, has been Nigel Soyer's "I am Here". The delightful production, places Soyer in the midst of God's wondrous creation, nature's beauty. - Sunday Guardian
Recording Artist, Nigel Soyer has become, over the past year, a household name in the Christian community.
Soyer's album is concidered the "hottest Gospel album" to be released in the region, and his single, has also made a big splash on the secular charts. - Showtime
Nigel is a complete artist who composses and performs his own music, and offers ideas in his own arrangements. He says he sets his aspirations from the word of God and his own life experiences. - Express Entertainment
Nigel Soyer wants to spread the word of God throughout the world. That’s why he gave up singing rhythm and blues for gospel. On the tracks of his album I am Here, you will meet with a man who is truly committed to sharing his beliefs. His voice deep and smooth, oozes with sincerity.
Nigel admits that as a born again Christian, Fred Hammond and Helen Baylor, has helped this young star to stay focused.
Born in Trinidad, Soyer remembers growing up with the dream of becoming as successful as Michael Jackson, Boys II Men and Jodeci.
After singing with Grant, he was almost certain that that’s what he wanted to do, to become a successful Rhythm and Blues star. Nigel’s ambition soon changed. In the middle of his R&B debut, when he says, the Lord told him differently.
It didn't take too long for his producers to be convinced that Soyer was on to something good.
- Express News, Trinidad and Tobago
Nigels Latest project You In Me is one of the better produced CD's featured on IGR. This project represents the creativity and sincerity of Nigel Soyer. You will find yourself bobbing your head and singing along to track's like Bring Me Joy & Just Like You. Other tracks will make you reflect on the love of Christ and how much he has done for you. Pick up a copy of You In Me Today. We hope it will be a blessing to you.
- Indie Gospel Radio
Nigel’s new CD You In Me is another great showcase of Nigel’s vocal and songwriting talents. A great mixture of AC & soul influenced styles, the songs have a consistent musical and lyrical depth.
Nick Peros
President & CEO/
Phoenix 5 Ltd.
- Phoenix 5 Ltd
Nigel Soyer's Song, Just Like You from the album " You in me" makes the top 10 weekly dime list two weeks in a row on www.gospelcity.com - Gospel City
Discography
Call Me (Single) in 1993
Oh Holy Night (Single) in 1994
I am Here (Album) 1989
You in Me (Album) 2005
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The voice, the sound, the Music of Nigel Soyer has been impacting lives through his testimonies put to music. This talented young vocalist was born on September 19, 1970 in North-Eastern Trinidad was influenced by a band called Commission, Fred Hammond and Boys to Men. Nigel joined the gospel group “Highest Praise” for most of his teenage years where his love for music became a passion and desire that would never to leave him.
Nigel’s passion to fulfill his God given destiny brought him into view of producer John Afoon where he was given the opportunity to co-write and sing on a project that resulted in the hit single “Call Me”. This title track, “Call Me” made it to the charts and gave Nigel global visibility which was aired on the video cable network BET.
Nigel’s first solo project “I Am Here” was released in Trinidad in 1994 and in Canada in 2004. This CD entered both the gospel and main stream music charts in Trinidad and Caribbean, with the title song going to #1 on the Caribbean Music charts. At the same time, the single “You Are” My everything” hit #2 on the Top Ten Chart in Zone Magazine. Nigel Soyer was rated the “Hottest Act in the Region”, giving him opportunities to travel to Gospel Music week in Nashville Tennessee with gospel greats Marvin Sapp, Donnie Mc Clurkin, Anointed, Kurt Karr and many others. Nigel has performed before over 56 thousand people and opened for other gospel greats such as Kirk Franklin, Ron Kenoly, Commissioned, Shirley Caesar , Helen Baylor and has also open for Cece Winans in Toronto, Canada. Nigel’s vocal talent was also used on Alvin Slaughter’s release “Rain Down”
With a heart and love for youth people Nigel participated in an annual Youth Gospel Concert called “Resurrection Vibe” a Tom Thumb Production that hosted thousands of young people every year.
Nigel’s sincerity shines through with every song he writes produces and performs. His music and songs come out of his own personal life experiences and so bring truth to how he lives.
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