Islam Islam by K.G.Markose

K.G.Markose has delivered memorable performances before, but Islam Islam sits comfortably among the very best. The music, composed by Bappu Velliparambu, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

The voice of K.G.Markose carries Islam Islam effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

The song dates from 2020, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. The song rewards full attention but also works as company in the background — a flexibility that most tracks never achieve.

Running to 7:44, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Islam Islam has earned its place in the catalogue of Malayalam music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.