Labbaikkallah by Sooraj Santhosh, Imam Majboor

Released as part of Labbaikkallah, Labbaikkallah announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. What makes Labbaikkallah musically distinctive is the composition by Sooraj Santhosh, Imam Majboor, Rex Vijayan, which balances simplicity with depth.

The vocal on Labbaikkallah is among the better performances Sooraj Santhosh, Imam Majboor has committed to record. a talented ensemble cast are at the heart of Labbaikkallah, and Labbaikkallah captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

The song dates from 2020, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. Some music is background. Labbaikkallah demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

Running to 4:48, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. For anyone yet to hear Labbaikkallah, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.