Sophia Bolinder Finds Clarity on ‘What I Want,’ a Smooth Collab With John Soul
- Editorial Board
- Jul 2
- 2 min read
The rising artist’s latest single is a no-games love anthem that feels refreshingly upfront.
With What I Want, Sophia Bolinder leans into something a lot of young pop and R&B voices circle but rarely say outright: real love, no side plays, no passive-aggressive late texts. Out now with a soulful assist from John Soul, the single doesn’t complicate things — it just says what it means.
Bolinder opens her verse with the kind of line you can hear in any messy situationship: “Make up your mind, take a little time…” But instead of lingering in uncertainty, she flips it — calling out the excuses, laying down the expectation. It’s grown-up pop R&B with enough sweetness to slide by, but a backbone too.
John Soul’s feature sets the tone early: “Girl I’ve seen the way they look, the way they stare, jealousy in their eyes…” His vocal feels warm and conversational, the kind of performance that sounds like it was tracked at 2 AM with the lights low. The chemistry here works — he’s the steady calm, she’s the firm line in the sand.
Production-wise, What I Want stays true to its theme. It’s simple: airy keys, warm bass, a beat that gives both singers room to breathe. No big pop drops, no forced dance hooks — just a melody you can replay while driving home late at night.
There’s nothing in this track that feels forced. That’s the hook. It’s not chasing the TikTok moment, it’s not dripping in drama. Instead, it’s two artists spelling it out: If I love you, I love you — and if I don’t, there’s the door.
It’s a small statement, but a refreshing one — especially in an algorithm world that usually rewards the opposite. For Sophia Bolinder, it’s another step in carving out an identity that feels personal but relatable. She’s not reinventing the wheel here — but she’s reminding you it rolls just fine if you don’t keep throwing nails in the road.
Don’t forget to follow @sophiabolindermusic on Instagram and listen to “What I Want” (feat. John Soul) on Spotify.
