Another EP by the king of ‘Sunshine Rap’ if you know, you know. One thing I have noticed is ever since I started covering him, I feel he’s gotten way more traction over just a few months! Making records with people I’ve reviewed and others! That kind of trajectory is what I love to see in underground cats, and this EP further proves my point!
Brand new EP by my main man Sabio Dub and fellow producer and MC Malhee, and together they drop a fresh batch of tracks with 11 minutes of content, and once again, we get a demonstration of smooth vibes and breathtaking execution!
Both these men bring the perfect balance between that subtle level of gritty underground energy and beats paired with soothing and jazz-inspired soft-spoken tunes to take away your stress!
As his trademark with Sabio, every beat he raps on or creates has a level of ‘sunshine’ to it that is the spirit of reggae put into hip-hop form. It’s always bright, vibrant, colourful, and fun in execution!
It’s for beats like these that keep him such an anticipated artist for me! From his groundbreaking instrumentation to his carefree attitude on the mic and his nonchalant style and presence, makes him a standout! These 11 minutes prove that more than ever!
Whether it be tracks like ‘Finish Line’ with those groovy jazz horns, those delicate keys, and intricate hip-hop beat to create a vibe for days! Or even the track ‘Everybody Eats’ with those light and sticky keys with that infectious drum pattern! It’s all done in such a melodic and gorgeous manner that it’s literally irresistible!
On the MC front, although this is the first time hearing Malhee, yet he showcased perfect chemistry with the likes of Sabio! Instead of providing a strong contrast to Sabio, the likes of Mikskeen Haleem does but instead matches his free, relaxing energy to a tee, and it’s wonderful!
They both (as I understand it) produced tracks on the album, and both men rap. I gotta say it’s not easy to find someone who has the same synchronicity as Sabio after listening to many EP’s and albums of his. There have been many features, and all provided fire, but as far as matching up the same energy is rare!
Overall, another dope EP by Sabio! He’s been on a 2025 roll that might be the new standard to beat!
https://open.spotify.com/album/5i52dqrAkVziS3DNNzpAm2?si=clNqhZb_S-KWJhjsO754zg
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