![]() ![]() ![]() And on that song he sounds so much like Danny Brown it's hard to tell them apart on the song. Songs like Terrorist Threats is about taking down the establishment. Somehow, I feel Ab-Soul should've named his album Habits Contradictions because it seems like that would've fit him better. And on that song he sounds so much like "Ab-Soul: Abstract a line from the chorus from Track Two that perfectly describes Ab-Soul. ![]() "Ab-Soul: Abstract a line from the chorus from Track Two that perfectly describes Ab-Soul. Other notable tracks: "Terrorist Threats", "Track Two" & "Black Lip Bastard (Remix)" … Expand As a fellow reviewer stated: "If you like hip hop not about just money, girls and cars this is the artist and record for you." ~ 8.6/10 Best track: "The Book Of Soul": This would be the best song based simply on the background story to it (his girlfriend of seven years, Alori Joh, tragically committed suicide), but the lyrics and storytelling are also exceptional. Ab-Soul is often overlooked because of his more high-profile TDE label-mates like Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q which is unfortunate because, while he does not have the presence, vitality, or pure spitting ability of Kendrick, he is not-so-arguably the best lyrical artist of the three. There were several misses on this album (including the laughably atrocious song "SOPA"), but the large majority of this 17-track LP was elite. Ab-Soul is often overlooked because of his more high-profile Abstract, introspective, and unique are all good adjectives to describe this album, but none accurately captures the lyrical mastery that Ab-Soul demonstrates throughout Control System. … ExpandĪbstract, introspective, and unique are all good adjectives to describe this album, but none accurately captures the lyrical mastery that Ab-Soul demonstrates throughout Control System. If you like hip hop not about just money, girls and cars this is the artist and record for you. ![]() His label mate Kendrick Lamar recently got picked up by Dr Dre and I am sure Ab Soul will follow suit as well. Favs include "Terrorist threats", Illuminate", "Showin love" and the remix to "black lip bastard" with Kendrick Lamar. With 17 tracks, I can listen to this one all the way thru. Labeled "black hippy" gives and idea of his ID but not totatlly as his mc style is very flexible. On Top Dawg records, he remains under the radar, which maybe good cuz' he makes quality music. Favs include I was slow on the uptake on this MC but coming from the west coast, I am glad I am on board and this album demonstrates why. I was slow on the uptake on this MC but coming from the west coast, I am glad I am on board and this album demonstrates why. ![]()
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