(Pure Form)

The sunniest duo is back! Today I get to deep dive into these men’s past discography after listening to and being impressed by their most recent record. It was time to see what else they had to offer, and so here we go, travelling back to 2023 in the most…

‘PURE FORM’

This is another collaboration effort between MC’s Sabio Dub and MISKEEN HALEEM, while Sabio handled the production! Ten tracks with 22 minutes of length, and once again, this thing fucking slaps!

We have to discuss the production first and talk about this new batch of SUNSHINE RAP! The more I listen to it, the more obsessed I become! For those who are unfamiliar, I use that term because every time Sabio Dub (or the both of them) are on a track, the music itself is always optimistically smooth, positive in aura, and absolutely fun at its core!

This time around, I hear a strong combination of Jazz and Funk. From those funky 80s bass lines like on the song ‘PURE FORM’ with those jazz piano keys and soulful vocal harmonies that angelically pop off in the background! Absolutely incredibly chill and relaxing vibe on this one! 

We can even take a look at the track ‘DOLLAR SIGN$$’ which has that incredible Funk X RnB with a light drizzle of Jazz. This song sounds like a combination of Babyface and John Coltrane. You’ve got those ever-so-subtle jazz notes in the background, those funky drum patterns, and that light and delicate vocal performances that, although faint, give off that ‘larger than life’ attitude to this track!

I thought the most recent album production good? This one is next level (no offence to their most recent effort), but I think I’ve found my new favourite album of theirs. This production, the way each song grabs at your soul and takes away all your pain, worries, and stress, is absolutely incredible. 

For me, staying mentally conscious to write this while listening is the hardest challenge! Not because it’s boring; in fact, the complete opposite. Because it’s too mellow and heavenly in composition! I can’t recommend this album enough based on the sounds alone!

Once again, these two give a masterclass in chemistry. I love the fact this duo goes off without trying too hard or pretending to be anything they aren’t. You’ve got HALEEM’s strong and powerful vocal performances, his sharp wordplay, and relentless lyricism! 

Combined with Sabio’s soft-spoken, light, and smooth vocals with witty and encouraging verses and ‘sunshine’ inspirations in his words! 

I love the contrast between the two men. Similar to a Run the Jewels type energy. Except unlike El-P, Sabio is a lot calmer and more enlightened! But like them, they both share perfect synchronicity and aura between them, and each verse feels purposeful and crafted exactly as it should be between the two!

On this one, no features; they don’t need it! This collaboration is more than enough to make waves, and with this unique production, why ruin it by crowding it with others? I’m so pleased they decided to keep it between the two of them!

Overall, my favourite work of theirs so far. The production and verses alike are absolutely phenomenal, and I can’t wait to hear more of them together in the future!

https://open.spotify.com/album/1e59ZmR2nnsseM2q4kuhjG?si=rdienohRRjalnu1JFleCeg