sadact Returns with “Maybe (i),” a Deep-Cut UKG Burner for the After Hours

Brighton-based producer sadact is back with “Maybe (i),” a late-night UK Garage cut that threads bass-heavy grit with introspective emotion. Arriving fresh off the heels of the high-energy “Ragga Style,” this new single dials things inward—less hands-in-the-air, more heart-on-the-sleeve.

While “Ragga Style” leaned into rave weight and breakneck energy, “Maybe (i)” takes its time. The track shuffles with classic UKG swing but adds a darker sheen—glowing pads, clipped vocal samples, and a low-end that hits like memory. There’s a sense of space here that feels intentional. It's not background music; it demands to be sat with.

“It’s got that swing, that weight,” sadact shares. “But there’s a depth to it too—like the comedown after a perfect night out, when everything feels a bit more real.”

This release shows a sharp turn in tone without losing identity. The percussion still snaps, the groove still moves, but the emotion cuts through differently. “Maybe (i)” is built for those in-between hours—the solo drives, the walk home, the afters with just the right people left in the room.

As UKG continues to evolve in the hands of younger producers, sadact’s ability to bridge old-school feel with new-school soul puts him in a standout position. “Maybe (i)” isn’t just a strong follow-up—it’s a statement that there’s plenty more to dig into than just dancefloor energy. For fans of garage that hits a little deeper, this one’s built to last.