Mang's newly released single, "RAIN CLEARS," showcases how he seamlessly entwines the worlds of contemporary R&B, trap, and pop rap in a vivid sound that is at ease with mixing emotions. You are invited into a world where modern sounds meet authentic storytelling, a thread traceable through Mang's ever-evolving impressive career. The song gets off to a gentle, melodic start with relaxed vibes that set a pensive tone.
Mang's slick vocals slides atop the production with an easy push and pull of openness and confidence, charting the course of the song by evoking a sense of being alone. Trap-indebted drums add a light touch, enough to impact but not overpower the melodious center. Blending mellow R&B influences and slick hip-hop beats, this combination of sounds is what makes "RAIN CLEARS" as radio-friendly as it is intimate. The production is crisp but rich, with plenty of elements that beg for second and third listens from the subtle instrumentation to cleverly plotted changes in groove that emphasize the peaks and valleys of the track.
This is an all-purpose anthem that's applicable on several levels, whether late-night brooding or added to the playlist for full party-throttling. The expert blending of styles tells you that Mang's the man, and points toward what could be an incredibly fruitful pathway for his future works. On "RAINCLEARS," Mang provides an experience in which emotion and rhythm meet style, and openness meets cool. That track only strengthens his position as an artist who has the confidence to navigate the crux of contemporary sounds without compromising his narrative voice.