'not for me' is yours

'Not For Me' - Out Wednesday 12th November 2025, with Ripe Records.

This is the second single from Ni Maxine's debut EP, 'Mother's Arms', which is out in March 2026.

'Not For Me’ is a soul-soaked reflection that moves through late teen chaos and addiction. Anchored by a walking double-bass and a loose, soulful groove with the wisdom of age and sobriety, the track balances ache and grace in equal measure. Maxine’s vocals navigate the space between the drunken glow of an afterparty and the hazy, sometimes messy, reality of coming back to earth. 

Written about a dark period in her life where she struggled with addiction while briefly studying at London College of Fashion before dropping out, Ni Maxine takes us on a deep and familiar journey of adolescence, finding coping mechanisms in substances while unknowingly carrying the weight of generational trauma.

“Not For Me captures that moment when the party fades and clarity cuts through the noise,” Maxine explains. “It’s about listening to yourself, honouring your boundaries, and knowing that letting go can be an act of self-love.”

Special thanks to Deezer for adding the track to 'Brand New UK' and 'Jazzy af' playlists and to Amazon Music for adding it to 'Soulfood', all in such good company!

Listen on your platform of choice here.