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Artificial World — Deborah Mannas

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The Song

Dance-Pop Beats Meet
Sharp Social Satire

"Why try to be yourself in a world that worships fakes? I am on a rollercoaster with no fluid in my brakes..."

Deborah Mannas — Artificial World

Made for the Dance Floor

Built for the dance floor, Artificial World is a vibrant, wickedly humorous reflection on the surreal pressures of modern beauty standards, digital filters, and cosmetic fixation, while the world is on fire. Featuring crisp electro-pop keys, guitar driven grooves, tight vocal harmonies, and a rhythm track designed for dance-pop playlists, Artificial World was produced in collaboration with Michael Fogarty, expertly mixed for club and radio play at Infiniti Studios, Chiba and mastered by John Gregory at Studio B.

Social Impact

Through the magic of witty lyricism and an incredibly hooky melody, Artificial World delivers an impactful message on body image, social media dysmorphia, and environmental/societal distraction, prompting the timely question: When did we start prioritizing vanity over humanity? Over 60% of Deborah's discography focuses on social advocacy, youth empowerment, and gender equality. Deborah Mannas has built a career at the intersection of music and social purpose. Her work supports grassroots causes, youth development, and women's empowerment.

Official Music Video

A Satirical, AI-Infused Visual Journey

A satirical, AI-infused visual journey illustrating the absurdity of living in a fake, quick-fix world.

Track Credits

Artificial World

Full production credits for Recording Academy review.

ArtistDeborah Dolores Koshy (Nee Mannas)
Released16 May 2026
ComposerDeborah Dolores Koshy (Nee Mannas)
LyricistDeborah Dolores Koshy (Nee Mannas)
Lead VocalDeborah Dolores Koshy (Nee Mannas)
Producer / Arranger / KeysMichael Fogarty
DrumsFrancesca Prattico
GuitarsLuke Cuerden
BassJeff Curry
Backing VocalsClaire-Louise McBride, Deborah Mannas
Mixed byInfiniti Studios, Chiba
Mastered byJohn Gregory — Studio B
Vox Recorded atStreamphony
VideoDarwin Riles / Marvin Flores
Cover ArtworkMarvin Flores
Distributed byCD Baby
Press and Recognition

Critical Response

The Hindu

"Hong Kong-based artist Deborah Mannas brings jazz, soul and original storytelling to audiences across Asia — a performer who moves between genres with rare conviction."

RTHK — The Works

"Coming from an Anglo-Indian background, poet and singer-songwriter Deborah Mannas grew up in traditional India but in an untraditional family — and her music reflects every part of that."

Asia Society Hong Kong

"Deborah Mannas is a published poet and singer-songwriter whose work sits at the intersection of artistic integrity and social purpose — performing original music that speaks to the human experience."

About the Artist

Deborah Mannas

Deborah Mannas

Deborah Mannas has been singing almost since she could speak, performing solo from the age of eleven and winning award after award for her vocals. Her Anglo-Indian heritage gives her musical range that spans folk, rock, pop, jazz, theatre and choral — a breadth she has channelled into four original studio albums since 2018.

A published poet, social advocate, and HR leader with over 15 years in senior roles across Asia, Deborah brings the same rigour and humanity to her music as she does to every area of her life. She works with the Kely Support Group, Kids4Kids, The Women's Foundation, and Community Business — and founded I'm More Than A Cover, a magazine empowering girls and young women.

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