Anabel Rose – How I Want It Too Ft Xenia Manasseh

Filipino-Ghanaian alt-pop artist Anabel Rose joins Kenyan R&B sensation Xenia Manasseh on the soulful new single “How I Want It Too”.

The track arrives as a late-night slow-burn, built on soft electric piano and steady mid-tempo drums that leave room for both voices to breathe. Production centers the singers’ harmonies rather than layering heavy instrumentation, creating space for vulnerability. Anabel Rose leads with her rich vocal tone, delivering each line with emotional weight while Xenia Manasseh complements the sound with her own R&B sensibility. Together they craft something intimate – the kind of record that works best in quiet moments.

Coming off her 2024 debut EP Something About a Rose, Anabel Rose has been building momentum in the alt-pop space while exploring cross-genre collaborations. This pairing with Xenia Manasseh signals her willingness to step into pure R&B territory, blending East African and international influences. The chemistry between them speaks to a shared vision – both artists prioritize emotional authenticity over polish, which is exactly what this duet demands.

Moments like “How I Want It Too” remind us why intimate vocal pairings still matter in a streaming landscape chasing loudness.

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