5 Songs I Love w/ Brenique Adams

Faith-based singer-songwriter Brenique Adams continues to shape a sound rooted in reflection, faith, and emotional clarity with her new EP Oasis, a five-track collection that blends pop, gospel, soul, and R&B into a calm, soul-centered listening experience. Anchored by the focus track “Light,” the project leans into themes of restoration, identity, and hope, offering moments of stillness without losing warmth or accessibility. Now, following her return from a brief academic pause and the release of “Gratitude", Oasis signals a renewed chapter that deepens her message of faith, encouragement, and quiet resilience. Here, she shares five songs that have influenced her sound and shaped the artist she is today.

1. Michael Jackson - Man in the Mirror

This song feels very nostalgic to me because it reminds me of my childhood, as my parents were great lovers of Michael Jackson’s music. It is a timeless record with a message about sharing love with the world. I love how beautiful the song feels, from the funky groove and bass line to the rich 90s production. The key change towards the end, together with the choral finish, feels truly heavenly.

2. India Arie – I am Light

The guitar strums and opening melody of this song are breathtaking. I was inspired to learn the guitar because of India Arie, and the way she allows the music to breathe through her gentle, soulful vocals feels truly awakening. This song feels almost surreal, and I deeply admire its composition, lyrics, and melody. India Arie is a gift to our generation, and I hope my own music can make the kind of impact hers has made.

3. Madison Ryann Ward – Chosen

It’s a soulful R&B track carried by the beautiful vocals of Madison Ryann Ward. I love this song because it feels both calming and uplifting, with outstanding musical choices that make it sonically rich and captivating. As the opening track on her album New Thing, it sets such a powerful tone. I often listen to it in the morning as a reminder of the lyric, “I am chosen for beautiful things.”

4. Lecrae ft Tori Kelly – I’ll find you

The warm piano chords draw you in from the very first moments of the song, followed by the soulful vocals of Tori Kelly, before the beat builds beautifully into Lecrae’s rap verses. I love this song because it resonates deeply with my own journey and always stirs my emotions when I hear it. The lyrics speak about enduring tough times and believing you can rise above the storms of life. It is a powerful record, and one I often return to for inspiration whenever I’m creating new music.

5. Chandler Moore – I have a Father

The song captures the kind of fatherly love that gives fully without asking to be repaid, a love that simply wants you to feel safe and secure. It makes me feel held and deeply loved, reminding me that I am cared for. The choral section rises beautifully towards the end, blending with a catchy bass line, while the arrangement and composition are both rich and intentional.

If you enjoyed Brenique's picks, make sure you listen to her EP Oasis: