![]() In other words, they can’t see the stars for the stars. On the record Ab-Soul explains that he can’t take other rappers seriously because they “failed at testing what’s inside of them”. After “Terrorist Threats” comes “Pineal Gland,” a piano-driven macabre number which reveals the other side of Ab-Soul’s consciousness, literally. Except Timothy didn’t have a stripped-down, bass-heavy beat backing him That makes a world of difference. Soul calls for all the gangs in the world to unify in order to take over the White House, much like Timothy Leary once called for space colonization. He also puts his ‘sinister literature’ on full display, comparing himself to a stoned Albert Einstein, before concluding, “I’m a diamond ring in the trash, no reason to brag, it’s sad.” Soul continues his underdog brap-brap on “Terrorist Threats,” a Danny Brown-assisted futuristic call to arms. He supports himself outside the systems of control (more on those later). On “Track Two,” a synth-laden banger, Soul does well to convince us of his outlaw status. That is the sign of a true maker.Īb-Soul-Terrorist_Threats-EM0512 Download: Ab-Soul – Terrorist Threats f. Which means, Soul can take a bevy of similar sounds, and shape them to communicate a wide range of ideas. Yet, all of the beats more or less fall under the same category They are sparse, space-age, atmospheric dirges (Kudos to Digi+Phonics for mastering their schtick). There is gangsta rap, conscious rap, stoner rap, trill rap, however you want to label them. For instance, there are many different kinds of rap on Control System. Ab-Soul is a dynamic artist, yet at the same time he has this peculiar gift for cohesiveness. He has a raspy, high-pitched, often-contemplative delivery, that can either excite a reaction, make the listener smile, or make them cry. Unlike other contemporary rappers, who often invite comparisons to earlier artists – Kendrick and ScHoolboy to early Eminem, ASVP Rocky to Bone Thugs-n-Harmony – Ab-Soul is an artist unto himself. It also sets a precedent for future swag-era rap recordings They need to entertain, stimulate, push boundaries, and above all else, convince the audience that the maker is indeed trill: true and real. It proves that the self-proclaimed ‘deep thinker’ of TDE (which includes Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, and Soul) is a star on his own merit. Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.Ab-Soul’s new full-length, independent album, Control System, accomplishes two things. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021.Īron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. While we wait for Herbert, check out the full tracklist below. ![]() The tracklist doesn't indicate that Jay-Z is on the album but perhaps, it's a secret feature that we'll only hear next week. However, it was Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith that hinted that they may have locked in a song together. The TDE rapper linked up with the legendary mogul at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn during the Nets Game where they took a picture. Last week, there was speculation that Jay-Z might have a feature on Soul's new album. ![]() The forthcoming release from Ab-Soul was led by a string of singles throughout the year including "Do Better," "Hollandaise," "Moonshooter" (sans Joey Bada$$), as well as the Fre$h-assisted, " Gang'Nem." Hopefully, we get another single from Soul before the album drops in its entirety next week. Additionally, James Blake's signature ominous sound seems to grace the official trailer for Herbert. In addition to the features, Ab-Soul links up with a strong roster of producers, such as Sounwave, DJ Premier, James Blake, Hit-Boy, Boi 1da, DJ Dahi, and more. Cover by Dann Gilbuena for Ab-Soul via TDE.
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