Sondae Is Ushering in Christian R&B’s Next Era

There’s nothing rushed about Sondae’s music. The Portugal-born, UK-based artist has built a growing audience by resisting spectacle, favoring songs that linger instead of chase. Working at the edges of indie, hip-hop and worship, his latest album, BOY, feels like a turning point — not a reinvention, but a revealing.That instinct for patience started early. Before studios or releases, Sondae spent long hours sitting in church while his mom rehearsed the choir, absorbing harmony and emotion before