“The Songbook of Life” by Sabas Whittaker Is a 10-Track Musical Journey Through Life, Inspiration, and Dedication.

Sabas Whittaker has to be one of the most influential personalities of our generation – he is a musician, poet, author, artist, and humanitarian activist who has had quite an interesting journey through life up to where he currently stands; he has been a marine officer, psychiatry case manager, therapist, and lead mental health worker for the Latino unit in mental health. He is also a painter and visual artist. He is most influenced by the national conscious leader and freedom movement hero – the late Martin Luther King Jr. and seeks to push forward his message of freedom, equality, justice and love through his compositions and try to influence the world to live up to the example of this iconic figure in World’s history. His new album “The Songbook of Life” was inspired by and dedicated to the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. – it is a 10-track musical story that apart from being entertaining examines the human values that hold us together as one such as kindness, humility, love, happiness, and social justice.

To ensure that this album was a success, Sabas Whittaker sought the help of world-class production by bringing onboard award-winning musicians from around the globe. This album was in fact produced by American multi-platinum singer, songwriter, record, and virtuosic producer, Guillermo Torres – Colon; it was recorded at Playbach Recording Studios in Hatorey, Puerto Rico.

To say that this is a revolutionary and melodically magnificent album would be an understatement! There is something for everyone starting with the remarkable tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in “My Role Model”, the electrified rocky sensation and deep message in “Don’t Look Down on Your Brother”, and even the joyous display of praise in “God’s Love Nature’s Love Haiti” to the definitive and indigenous allure of the track “Single Parent”. Emotionally laid-back melodicism is present in “Alone” and in contrast, a danceable and infectiously moving spark is felt in “My Beautiful Caribbean Queen” and “El Emigrante”. Lovers of reggae have been adequately catered for in “Rainfall Summer Rain” and even those who prefer soulful and late-night introspective ballads will find a great deal to enjoy in “Orchard Drive” and “Isabela”

“My Role Model” is an expressive tribute song to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of equality, social justice, freedom, and love. The grand opening is well suited for this type of track with the cinematic percussion and hit of the drums followed by Luther’s words introducing a listener to a purposeful sound. There is an intriguing plethora of melodies and ideas with the acoustic guitars quintessential of the country genre and the rhythmic elements being painted with some jazzy glamour. The band does well to support the vocal embellishments performed to powerful and commanding effect with the lead vocals enjoying the complement of the backing vocals and Martin Luther King Jr. voice drops at various sections of the track to drive the message home!

“Alone” is a laid-back emotion-filled melodic track that features the distinct guitar-plucking and sizzling delivery as the lyrics perfectly embodies the spirit of the tune and provide listeners with an uplifting and profoundly touching listening experience that feels both wholesome and authentic in its execution. The delicate and tasteful vocal performance ensures that the lyrics are brought to life and the artists involved here really did bring them out beautifully in a way that they were both powerful and captivating!

“My Beautiful Caribbean Queen” is a dedication tune for Whittaker’s wife, Damaris, and to a larger extent to all the bold, beautiful, and tremendously courageous women of the world that get the chance to dance along to its inviting beats that are layered with juicy and outstanding dance beats.

“The Songbook of life” is available for streaming on all your favorite platforms and by following the attached link you get the chance of your life to experience real-life stories retold musically!

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