“On My Life” is a lovelorn dark R&B track comprising moody textures, downtempo grooves underpinned by tuned vocals. The track focuses on emotional outpour and vulnerability from Mang as he pours his heart on wax. “Calling 4 U” continues in a similar vein with a declarative message of being neck deep in love with that special someone. Once again, he deploys a heartfelt and emotionally powerful performance with lines like “In my head, I hear these voices, calling for you,” which plays like a mantra-like refrain for most of the track. As for the instrumentation, Mang crafts a mellow backdrop using dark synths and pads with sparse drum grooves, creating an euphoric atmosphere filled with tension.

The energy of the project changes from this point on with “Say Nothin,” which starts with a plucky 808-kick drum and recurring vocal motif underpinned by scenic textures that evoke urgency with an emotional punch. Here, Mang puts his all on the line for that special someone, reminding them of his true intentions with lines like “Our souls align and am sorry I/ I’m always fine/But I can’t deny what I want this time is you and I to the end of time.” The next track, “Choose,” captures Mang’s expressive vocal style, which is exaggerated on this track. The extensive use of vocal processing might be too much for some, but aesthetically speaking, it adds some sort of punch to the overall ambiance and continues the cohesiveness of the project. From the first listen, “Woods” starts like an R&B ballad, but it evolves into a dark R&B/trap piece comprising solemn piano chords and minimalist drum arrangements. Mang takes vocal liberty on the performance side of things and delivers a bare bones performance filled with short phrases and a somewhat serviceable refrain. The final track “How U Want Me” is a touching and reflective track about his shortcomings and part in the past relationship and his oath to redemption. He is unapologetically remorseful and shows accountability with lines like “Save me from myself/talking about the times that I put you on the shelf.” The track sure sounds like a proper experimental ballad, and while Mang’s dynamic range is limited, his approach is still engaging and well-crafted.

Overall, More Than Someone provides a niche sound that doesn’t necessarily fit the mainstream, even though it embodies some elements of popular sounds. On the flip side, Mang’s use of minimalistic aesthetics is worthy of note and shows his knack for going against the grain.

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