Ady Suleiman returns with an upbeat and retro tinged track. Released December 11th, “What If” explores self-doubt and internal conflict, pulling listeners into the murky waters of post-breakup anxiety where every question cuts deeper than the last.
Produced by Miles Clinton James (Little Simz, KOKOROKO), the track weaves piano keys into a rhythmic pulse while hazy vocal melodies drift through the mix, creating something both catchy and upbeat.
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The production feels next level, think Jon Bellion territory, layered with intention that never consumes the emotion.
The arrangement builds beautifully. Background vocal harmonies glide underneath Suleiman’s lead, adding depth and soul to an already rich sonic palette.
Then, toward the end, the saxophone arrives like a revelation, adding a retro 90s R&B sheen that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly current.
Lyrically, “What If” is an unguarded look into the spiral of self doubt. Suleiman confronts feeling inadequate in social situations and romantic relationships, his chest tight at crowded parties, the unsettling familiarity of his childhood home, the fear of losing his grip on reality.
He asks the questions that echo long after the track fades: what if I want you, need you, love you? Those moments do not just resonate, they linger.
“What If” comes from Suleiman’s forthcoming album “Chasing” dropping January 16, written between London and Zanzibar as he reconnected with his Swahili roots.
His textured vocals shift between tender vulnerability and sharp, assertive questioning, never lingering in one emotional space for too long.
That dynamic choice keeps the song from settling into sadness alone, instead it feels like moving through the ache in real time, music that invites you to feel alongside him.
“What If” proves Suleiman is ready to be heard again.