Ukweli & Xenia Manasseh - Maybe ( Unsteady )

Since the release of her majestic 2019 debut tape, Fallin’ Apart, Xenia Manasseh has made a name for herself as an avatar of sorts for the musical eclectism that Nairobi’s alt scene has grabbed attention for, folding elements of shoegaze and electronica into her expansive style. She’s since brought her signature smoky vocals, lilting cadences, and forward-thinking soul-pop hybrid to collaborations with Tay Iwar (“STONES”), Juls (“Say You Love Me”), and Mr Eazi (“Cherry”). It is only right that Xenia’s 2022 project is another creative breakthrough, as she partners with talented producer and Ukweli, for a five-song inquiry on desire.
Famed for his stripped-down approach to music-making, Ukweli’s minimalist sonic palette serves as the lodestar for Maybe, propelled by Xenia’s forthright songwriting and self-assuming candour. Across the project, Xenia delicately explores the depths of companionship and romance. “Étoile” is a haunting examination of loneliness blown up over a subterranean mix of piano keys and rolling percussions, while “Love Me or Leave Me” is a mellow plea for clarity. Even in the midst of all this emotional turmoil, Xenia still manages to powerfully channel the sheer heart-tugging allure and dizzying effect of attraction on the project’s titular track. “Lost” and “Circadian Riddim,” the pair of songs that close out Maybe are vibey, slow burners that offers a vision of a Xenia at peace with her choices.
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Ukweli : / ukweli.truth

[@rikaabadoo8992]

How painfully under appreciated. Beautiful music Xee.

[@hlumemtonga8528]

I’m so addicted to this song

[@Gladwell_jk]

Waiting for the day this jam really finds the audience properly😩..A masterpiece indeed🙌🏾

[@xeniamanassehke]

Same

[@xeniamanassehke]

aiiiiii faya this one

[@sulwey3863]

It's just how Xenia always delivers😭🔥🔥

[@beloncekamz2821]

Xenia voice is magic✨👌🏾. Good vibes straight outta🇰🇪

[@WaithakaEnt]

Smooth 🎶🎵

[@mssh.e3967]

Amazing as always!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@chantalkeya702]

😍😍😍

[@glubaluse6762]

Love it!

[@ephraimmiles3146]

Normani voice exactly 💯❤ such a vibe 😊

[@wanjanjuguna8228]

I still can't get enough of this.

[@titoakebaKE]

Damn damn damn 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@melanietam]

❤❤❤

[@kinyuakariithi]

Classic vibes...pure talent

[@sanyajohnstone]

I could live in this song😩❤️❤️

[@nelliediemo]

im in love !!!!😍😍😍😍

[@phykenya]

Xe does this thing where she takes you from first to last line in a continous format, almost like you can map out the emotion from where she was to where she is getting. Then the use of the word maybe repetitively working with different words to give different meanings using the same word. Alafu the vulnerability. na the signature Xeniah vocal layers, and the rasp in her laid back singing. You are insane!!!!

[@creativesthattalk4267]

An Ep is coming. This is
❤‍🔥

[@mybeardnappybaybee]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sampe254tv]

❤‍🔥

[@fayg200]

love this masterpiece

[@johnganda]

beautiful!

[@spaceforkeith3141]

beautiful

[@victoogao3370]

with love from Nairobi, Kenya

[@yvonnenderitu3920]

Lyrics Xenia please 😭❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏?
This is fresh ✨

[@amandaangela3583]

This is insannee

[@xeniamanassehke]

🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@leesang2030]

Beautiful 😩❤️

[@tshiamo.georgina]

You guys did something amazing with this 🥺🤞🏾

[@kobolemike5]

🔥🔥🔥Feelin it🔥🔥🔥

[@gueyecheikh3389]

Manasseh from togo or ghana. It cant be kenyan name

[@wanjirugichuki21]

its in the bible

[@Her.choices]

😍😍😍