A brand new duo to cover, one that I’ve seen gaining traction all over the socials, and although this is a record that dropped last month, I had a feeling it would be fire, and after listening to it, it seems my premonition was right! Let’s talk about it!
So, this is the latest collaboration effort between MC’s MISKEEN HALEEM & Sabio Dub, and together they bring you 12 tracks and 34 minutes of content that is sure to have you banging! The production features are as follows:
-Mark Stirner
-Sabio Dub
-FVNTVNV
-Raticus
And with just one rap feature by -Unorthodocks, this one is grounded, concentrated, and more focused on being an album that is quality without worrying about having too many names attached to it!
I can’t lie, the production across this album is the definition of beautiful! From the very first track, you can hear how theatrical, blissful, atmospheric, and surreal these sounds are. These sound like 70’s/80’s soundtrack scores made for cinema but converted to album form. I LOVE that Jazz/Soft Rock-inspired production that makes up most of these tracks because that too inspires me that movie era (Lethal Weapon), and it gives me goosebumps!
With every new track that played, the more the hairs on my arm stood up! I ain’t one to lie on my reviews, but as someone who is a Jazz/Hip Hop fusion stan, this one made my day! It all feels like it’s a continuation! No breaks in the sonic motion, just track after track of the same flowing, gorgeous production that makes your body relaxed and your mind wonder!
This album sounds like the sonic equivalent of ‘Happiness’; it’s the purest form of it I’ve heard in a minute. Essentially, you could call this ‘stoner music,’ which is the same difference. This is the kind of album you listen to when it’s a bright, nice day out, you’re walking through a local woodland, blunt in one hand, walking the dog, and just vibing!
I love these, fun and explorative type albums, and honestly, we need more of them in the culture. Everything is so serious now and grim. Which is fine; I love those albums as well, but every now and then, it’s refreshing to get a record as carefree and artistic as this one is! I can’t speak highly enough of the production! Absolutely incredible!
Now onto the magnificent duo! I say that because these two have a level of chemistry that most wish they had! It’s incredible! You’ve got two different styles combined with the right amount of energy, enthusiasm, charisma, and passion for the game!
Both men had a smooth and powerful flow, both featured an impressive vocabulary and lyricism, and wordplay to match! Each track had a handful of clever and witty one-liners or puns that made you appreciate their pen game, and they had such a slick approach to the mic that, combined with that lush production, I was smiling ear to ear listening to this one!
I love how, besides that one feature mentioned above, it’s just them! They are proving that they don’t need a bucket load of features to make this album pop; they are MORE than enough, and they definitely prove that!
They have an uncanny synchronicity and groove to match! To say it was a blast to listen to their back-and-forths would be a huge understatement! And something I wish everyone could experience!
Definitely an album worthy of checking out! From the production to the dope MC work! Make sure you don’t miss out on this modern-day masterpiece!
https://open.spotify.com/album/372lJYZHoTu4rArAooJlQK?si=rff5vt-YRFuKNthpL1MvPw
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