FEW GOOD THINGS | SABA

2022: I love this cover art. It tells a story. A great combination of hip-hop and neo-soul. To me the backing goodies are important as the rhymes and flow. Few Good Things delivers here with smooth soundscapes and beats and spot on syncopation.

Saba is a talented and versatile rapper from Chicago, who has been making waves in the hip-hop scene with his innovative and expressive music. Few Good Things is his third studio album, released on February 4, 2022, and it is one of his most acclaimed and successful works. Few Good Things is a masterpiece of conscious hip-hop, blending elements from neo-soul, jazz rap, and trap with complex lyrics, catchy hooks, and smooth flows.

The album features 14 tracks, each with its own distinctive mood and style. The album showcases Saba’s musical diversity and lyrical depth, as he explores themes such as love, happiness, fear, guilt, and spirituality. The album also features guest appearances from some of the most respected and talented artists in the industry, such as Black Thought, G Herbo, Krayzie Bone, 6LACK, Smino, Mereba, Fousheé, and Eryn Allen Kane, as well as his fellow Pivot Gang members. The album is a testament to Saba’s artistic vision and musical talent.

Few Good Things was a commercial and critical success, receiving positive reviews from various publications such as Pitchfork, The Quietus and Genius The album was also shortlisted for the 2022 Polaris Music Prize. The album spawned four singles: “Fearmonger”, “Stop That”, “Come My Way”, and “Survivor’s Guilt”, which all received praise and attention from fans and critics alike. The album was also accompanied by a short film directed by C.T. Robert, which gave a visual representation of Saba’s musical journey.