saib. - Sailing (2018) [Hi-Res]

Cold Busted has navigated the smooth seas to unearth Sailing, the new album from Moroccan guitarist and beat-flinger saib. The Casablanca-based producer has steered his sound into warmer waters. Mixing tempered hip hop beats with jazzy vibes and a lounge sensibility, saib. touches on a style that's both chill and opulent. The album's opener, "Archipelago," sets the scene with gentle piano, swirling strings, and beachside sounds that would make Martin Denny proud. "Tropics" pushes the agenda further, featuring delightful vibraphone lines, stand-up bass, and boom bap beats, providing the perfect soundtrack for poolside cocktails. The sleepy crooning of "Blue Memories," the future-retro sing-a-long of "Mermaid Dreams," and the guitar/vibes interplay of "Pastel" provide other highlights. Sailing's twelve songs show saib. as an artist capable of bringing a sunny climate to any listening environment.

Tracklist:
01. saib. - Archipelago
02. saib. - Beautiful Terrace
03. saib. - Casino
04. saib. - Mermaid Dreams
05. saib. - Summer in Rio
06. saib. - Tropics
07. saib. - Pastel
08. saib. - Mojito
09. saib. - Friends
10. saib. - Blue Memories
11. saib. - Grand Hotel
12. saib. - Paradise Island