If you're looking for something to hit your ears and your spirit, Maharani's new 2-track EP "Right Here" is exactly the kind of sonic soul food that’ll stay with you long after the last note. With just two tracks—“Skyline” and “Right Here”— performed alongside Itsyaboikay, she manages to transport, uplift, and ground you in something that feels ancient, yet entirely fresh. It's Tamil, it's Carnatic, it's RnB, it's cosmic, it's affirming—and it's all hers.

"Skyline" feels like cruising through a neon-lit cityscape at midnight with your heart cracked open. Imagine the warmth of love tangled with the chill of night air through a rolled-down window. That’s the vibe. Maharani’s buttery vocals glide over a dreamy RnB instrumental that’s full of smooth synth textures and twinkling, spacey production. It’s predominantly in Tamil, with a sprinkle of English, adding layers of both intimacy and universality.

There’s something incredibly vulnerable and beautiful about how Maharani compares her relationship with music to the emotional safety of a lover. Lines about looking out over the city together and planning to take over the world evoke this cinematic romance, but it’s not just about love in the traditional sense—it’s about alignment, passion, and dreaming out loud. You can feel the affection not only for the subject of the song, but for the act of creating music itself.

Then comes “Right Here,” and this is where things get spiritually real. Where “Skyline” floats, “Right Here” roots you. Maharani taps into the Carnatic ragam Kathanakuthuhalam—which roughly translates to “joyful curiosity”—and fuses it with warm, soulful RnB chords in a way that feels completely seamless. The result? A track that sounds like an early morning sunrise: glowing, hopeful, and deeply empowering.

The lyrics are a full-on affirmation anthem:

“All that belongs to me, will come to me eventually.

The Universe resides in me.

I got everything I need—and more, and more.”

You don’t just listen to this song; you absorb it. It speaks to a spiritual truth that many of us are only just learning to lean into: that our thoughts and intentions shape our reality. Maharani’s voice carries this message with a steady, assured tone, full of peace and power. It’s not preachy—it’s like a friend who’s been through it and is handing you the blueprint.

One of the most refreshing things about “Right Here” is that it doesn’t pander to trends, but it also doesn’t shy away from contemporary influences. Maharani has created something timeless by blending cultural and musical heritage with sleek modernity. It’s a bold act of self-expression, and it doesn't just sound good—it feels necessary.

And let’s not ignore how rare and important this kind of cultural blending is in the mainstream space. Tamil lyrics and Carnatic melodies rarely get spotlighted in RnB or soul, and Maharani does it with such ease and reverence that it sets a precedent. This isn’t just fusion for the sake of aesthetics—it’s an authentic reclaiming and retelling of stories through her own diasporic lens.

“Right Here” might only be two songs, but it packs the emotional and sonic punch of a full-length experience. Maharani invites you into her world—one where the spiritual meets the sensual, where tradition and future collide, and where you’re reminded, gently but firmly, that you’re exactly where you need to be.

So roll down the windows, turn your face toward the stars, ground your feet, and hit play. Maharani’s “Right Here” is right on time.

“Right Here” is available now on all major streaming platforms

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