More than a year on from his debut album, mau from nowhere returns with his latest project, Soft Steps. The seven-track EP, blending genres of alternative afro-fusion and R&B soundscapes sees Kenyan-British artist, mau from nowhere, charts an authentic and innovative creative journey, rapidly evolving his sonic identity.
Raised in Nairobi, the UK, and the Netherlands, his music seamlessly fuses local influences with global sounds, drawing inspiration from "Outkast" to "Bloc Party." Spanning hip-hop, R&B, and electronic elements, mau's genre-blending style shines through his singles, a four-track EP, and his acclaimed album "The Universe is Holding You." Recognized as Apple Music's East African Up Next artist in May 2023, mau's collaborations transcend genres, offering a breath of fresh air in an industry saturated with convention. His serene and airy sound, departing from mainstream norms, strikes a harmonious balance between melodic raps and heartfelt lyrics, presenting a distinctive and rejuvenating perspective in a media-soaked landscape.
mau from nowhere deviating from his earlier music to showcase a sonic evolution from raw rap-centric introspection to a more complex melodic form of storytelling that patiently examines the universality of love, life, and becoming.
mau from nowhere shares on the record, “Putting one foot in front of the other in a gentle way. Soft Steps is an ode to patience, navigating growth and the trials that come with it with the grace to forgive myself and the calm endurance to forget onward into the unknown”.
TracklistFly ft. HiHi
Remind(h)er ft, MAUIMOON
Crooked
don’t pick up
By Your Side ft. Sute Iwar, NAiLA
Restore ft. Jay James
My Love
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