Obed Padilla, “Sabor,”: I’d never heard of Obed Padilla, an Oceanside rapper and producer before a reader suggested I include one of his songs as a “Song of the Week.” In an email, Marisol wrote that Padilla’s latest release, “Sabor,” sounded “like a Saturday in San Diego,” and she was absolutely right.
“Sabor,” has a classic San Diego sound. It’s nonchalant, filled with the gentle strums of an acoustic guitar and the dulcet squawks of a Latin music-inspired trumpet. It’s hip-hop, but it’s not making a big deal out of it. Padilla’s silky-smooth Spanglish vocals have just a touch of nostalgic sorrow. It’s a fabulous tune that will keep you coming back for more.
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