Bringing a fresh, edgy vibe to mainstream pop and unafraid to boldly speak her mind, 17-year-old vocal powerhouse Manika has released her debut single “Just Can’t Let You Go” featuring Lil Twist (Lil Wayne’s prodigy). The single is about passion in love and music. It was written and produced by Tearce Kizzo and Francci (Keyshia Cole, Patti LaBelle, Adina Howard and JoJo). The duo is also working with Manika on numerous other tracks for the her full length forthcoming debut album, alongside such heavy hitters as Qura Rankin and Evan Bogart (Beyoncé, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Jennifer Lopez). Working with some of music industry’s highest caliber management, songwriting and production talent, Manika (pronounced Ma-NEE-ka) was discovered by Frank DiLeo, Michael Jackson’s long-time manager along with television personality and revered vocal performance coach CeCe Sammy (U.K.’s “Pop Idol”). That’s a lot of talent backing this teenager. You can get her song on .

Her mixed heritage, which includes Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian and Spanish, brings intelligence, wit and tons of emotional life experiences to her songs. The upcoming album is slated to be modern Top 40 tracks with a rock edge featuring attitude and fiery rock guitars. Manika is also prepping for her debut tour later in 2011 with Travis Payne, best known for working with Michael Jackson as the choreographer for the proposed “This Is It” tour.

Just Can’t Let You Go by Manika x Lil Twist

Lyrics to Just Can’t Let You Go by Manika x Lil Twist

HOOK:

HOW CAN I LET YOU GO SO EASY

PLEASE BELIEVE ME IT’S NOT THAT SIMPLE

HOW CAN I LET YOU UP AND LEAVE ME

WELL I JUST CAN’T LET YOU GO

I JUST CAN’T LET YOU GO

OH NO

INTRO RAP

YOUNG MONEY. TWIST. CHECK.

IT WAS LOVE IN THE AIR WHEN I MET HER

AND NOW I’M FEELING THAT I COULDA DID BETTER

YOU KNOW IT HOW COULD I EVER LET HER LIE TO MY FACE AND GET AWAY WITH IT

THAT’S WHY I WEAR MY HEART ON MY SLEEVES IT’S TIGHT KNITTED

IT FELT GOOD IN THE BEGINNING BABE WHEN I COMMITTED.

AND ALL I WISHING IT TO GET MY APPLI- RE SUBMITTED

AND MAYBE YOU WOULDN’T LIKE ME AS MUCH IF I JUST HAD A TOUCH

AND EXPLAIN THAT I REALLY HAVE JUST HAD ENOUGH

I REALLY HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND

NOW GOOD LUCK FINDING A BETTER MAN

VERSE 1:

STARTED OUT AS A TYPICAL DAY

TURNED ON THE RADIO

THEY WERE PLAYING OUR SONG

AND IT FELT SO SURREAL

CAUSE NOW I JUST KEEP THINKING ABOUT

SOON YOU’LL BE LEAVING TOWN

YEAH I’M A BIG GIRL

BUT THESE BUTTERFLIES ARE REAL

B-SEC:

WISH I COULD MAKE YOU STAY– A-A-A-AY

HEY –A-A-A-A—AY

HOOK:

HOW CAN I LET YOU GO SO EASY

PLEASE BELIEVE ME IT’S NOT THAT SIMPLE

HOW CAN I LET YOU UP AND LEAVE ME

WELL I JUST CAN’T LET YOU GO

I JUST CAN’T LET YOU GO

OH NO

VERSE 2:

OK OK I WON’T COMPLAIN

BUT MY HEART’S THE ONE TO BLAME

I KNEW SOME DAY YOU’D HAVE TO LEAVE

WHY’D I LET THIS GET TO ME

CUZ YOU CAUSED THIS LOVE INFECTION

SO I CAN’T BREAK THIS CONNECTION

I DON’T WANNA BE DIFFICULT

BUT I WISH THERE WAS A WAY TO MAKE YOU

STAY-A-A-A-A- AY AY AY

HEY –A-A-A-A—AY

HOOK:

HOW CAN I LET YOU GO SO EASY

PLEASE BELIEVE ME IT’S NOT THAT SIMPLE

HOW CAN I LET YOU UP AND LEAVE ME

WELL I JUST CAN’T LET YOU GO

I JUST CAN’T LET YOU GO

OH NO

UH UH UH UH UH UH UH UH UH UH

UH UH UH UH UH UH UH

JUST CAN’T LET YOU GO

(BRIDGE RAP)

LOOK BABY I JUST NEED YOU TO LET ME GO

AND IF I’M TRIPPING JUST LET ME KNOW

IT WAS ALL FUN AND GAMES JUST A YEAR AGO

AND ME I’M TRYIN MY HARDEST LOVE NOT TO LET IT SHOW

FEEL ME BEEN TRYNA GIVE YOU THE REAL ME

AND NOW YOU BROKE MY HEART AND I’M LOOKING FOR LOVE TO HEAL ME

WISH IT COULDA WORKED OUT BEFORE I IRKED OUT

AND WE WERE ON THE RIGHT PATH BUT NOW I’M LEFT TO REROUTE

HOOK:

HOW CAN I LET YOU GO SO EASY

PLEASE BELIEVE ME IT’S NOT THAT SIMPLE

HOW CAN I LET YOU UP AND LEAVE ME

WELL I JUST CAN’T LET YOU GO

I JUST CAN’T LET YOU GO

OH NO

UH UH UH UH UH UH UH UH UH UH

UH UH UH UH UH UH UH

JUST CAN’T LET YOU GO

NO, NO—OH—OH,

JUST CAN’T LET YOU GO