Texas-Born R&B Force Mandolin Drops Soul-Baring Single “Mad” Following Breakup Revelation

WORDS BY KOFI OWUSU

There’s something different about heartbreak when it's told from a place of power. That’s exactly what Mandolin delivers with “Mad,” a self-produced track that feels like a late-night conversation with ones self.

Born in Texas but rooted in that global soul language, Mandolin doesn't just write songs—she lives inside them. “Mad” isn't trying to be radio-perfect or overproduced. It’s intimate. Raw. A song that breathes. She recorded it in her bedroom with guitars, drum samples, and a deliberate open room feel.

And that voice? It doesn't ask for attention—it demands you feel something. As she sings “Mad we won’t get together // Mad you ain’t doing better,” you can tell this isn’t about longing anymore. It’s about reflection. The kind that hits when the tears have dried and you realize the person who left is the one still stuck. Not you…..we’ve all been there.

Mandolin’s been building her own lane since 2022’s “Alone,” and with songs like “Better Way,” “Easier,” and the stunning “Lie To You,” she’s proven she’s not interested in hype, she’s here for legacy. “Mad” just reinforces what listeners are slowly waking up to: she’s not next….she’s now.

If you’ve ever had to stitch yourself back together in silence, if you've ever outgrown someone and watched them crumble in your rearview…..this one’s for you.