Mansur Brown Ushers in a New Era with “Love Is Mine,” Introducing Vocals on Forthcoming Album Rihla

Mansur Brown steps boldly into a new creative chapter with “Love Is Mine,” a striking new single from his forthcoming album Rihla. The track marks the first time Brown introduces his own vocals into his recorded work, expanding his sonic palette while leaning further into heavier rock and electronic influences. Entirely written, performed, and produced by Brown, Rihla will be released on his own imprint, AMAI, and stands as his most personal and expansive statement to date.

Straddling the roles of songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Mansur Brown has long embodied a rare kind of musical fluency. A classically trained guitarist and multidisciplinary artist, his work balances virtuosic precision with raw emotional expression. On Rihla, those dual impulses converge more clearly than ever. “Rihla to me is a diary of my life up until now,” Brown explains. “It touches on life in all its beauty alongside the struggle — how it all has meaning, and how it reflects humanity in detail. The album ties together all my influences in the most honest way. I’d call my music genreless, with no bounds.”

Brown’s distinctive compositional voice is shaped by intricate, flamenco-influenced guitar work paired with forward-thinking production. His listening world is vast and unapologetically eclectic, drawing inspiration from Fontaines D.C. and Deftones to early-2000s Timbaland, Afrobeats, and the spectral electronics of Burial. “My music has many different feelings,” he says, “but running through all of it are senses of happiness and gratitude. I want it to feel rejuvenating.”

First emerging from the South London jazz scene, Brown quickly became a sought-after collaborator, working with artists such as Joy Orbison, Yussef Dayes, Little Simz, and Alfa Mist. His debut album Shiroi arrived in 2018, followed by Tesuto, Heiwa, and Naqi in 2020, 2021, and 2022 respectively — a run of releases that cemented his reputation as one of the UK’s most compelling musical voices.

With each project, Brown’s audience has grown steadily, his live shows becoming known for their intensity and immersive energy, often selling out rapidly. Media attention has followed, including standout live sessions for Boiler Room at The Barbican and Benji B. With Rihla and “Love Is Mine,” Mansur Brown doesn’t just evolve — he redefines his artistic frame, offering a work that feels fearless, intimate, and entirely his own.