Peruzzi has always written like someone who’s lived many lives. The hits, the hooks, the heartbreaks — from “Majesty” to “Gunshot,” from writing credits for Davido to features that shaped an era — his pen has never lacked power. But for a while, it was quiet. Now, that silence has found a name: Sabali.
Derived from the Bambara word meaning “patience” or “calm endurance,” Sabali feels less like a comeback and more like a rebirth. Across sixteen tracks, Peruzzi takes stock of where he’s been and who he’s become. It’s a record grounded in reflection, guided by faith, and held together by groove — the kind that lingers after the lights go out.
The album opens with “Die It,” a self-assured introduction that sounds like both a confession and a restart. From there, Peruzzi moves through moods with precision — love on “You” featuring Kemuel and “Legalise,” quiet swagger on “Nuff Respect” with Jesse Jagz, and unfiltered joy on “Time of My Life” featuring Esoterica. The Cavemen bring warmth to “Mad Oh,” their highlife touch melting perfectly into Peruzzi’s smooth vocals, while Davido injects signature energy into “Apala Drill.”
Elsewhere, Timaya anchors “A Night to Remember (ANTR)” with veteran cool, and longtime collaborators Dremo and Mayorkun return on “Perfect Situation,” a nod to the golden DMW years. Fresh voices like Terri, Bella Shmurda, Zlatan, and Jeriq blend seamlessly into the mix, proving Peruzzi’s world is still open — just more intentional now.
If Rum & Boogie was a celebration of range, Sabali is a celebration of restraint. It’s Peruzzi slowing things down to find himself again, sounding lighter but wiser. “It’s my peace. My patience. My power,” he says — and it shows.
In an industry that often rewards noise, Peruzzi has chosen quiet confidence. Sabali is not about proving anything; it’s about standing still long enough to breathe, then singing from the center of that stillness.
All good things come to those who wait. And with Sabali, Peruzzi proves he’s not just back — he’s balanced.
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