“Lust Demons” is another example of Ab-Soul’s versatility, as he can make a sexual song, which features Jay Rock and BJ the Chicago Kid’s best Marvin Gaye impression (and frankly he nails it), while still being able to make a song as deep and analytical as “Double Standards.” He holds his own against one of hip hop’s brightest young stars in Kendrick Lamar on “Illuminate” and the drugged out “Mixed Emotions” is equally phenomenal. “Bohemian Grove” is a nice smooth party track, in which he displays his intricate lyricism over a pretty lighthearted track. There are many less serious tracks that perfectly balance out the album and show that Ab-Soul, while not as versatile as say Kendrick, is a pretty well-balanced emcee. “Control System” isn’t an entirely bleak affair however. If you don’t get this pussy, then you a pussy” He hesitated, and she say “Why you push me? Unbutton his jeans and then she fell to her knees She knew she had him, her ass a little fatter She been jealous of the relationship since day one She want a boyfriend, she been missing out Hair done, nails done, no care in the world The Danny Brown assisted, “Terrorist Threats” is a very paranoid track where the two up-and-coming lyricists trade verses speaking on government conspiracy theories: “I seen images of Hitler in the picture when the Twin Towers dropped.” Another one of the album’s many gems is “Double Standards,” in which Ab-Soul raps about the double standard of male/female relationships: “Control System” has a very dark feel, thanks to in-house production provided by various members of the Digi+Phonics production crew.
And in May, Ab-Soul released his second independent album through Top Dawg Entertainment, “Control System.”Īb-Soul is definitely the most unique emcee out of the Californian quartet, as his style is very lyrical and introspective. In March, he and his Black Hippy crew (which consists of Soul, Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q, and Kendrick Lamar) signed a deal with Aftermath/Interscope. The previous rhyme is an excerpt from “The Book of Soul,” which was dedicated to his long time girlfriend Alori Joh, whom committed suicide back in February. I looked you in the face and told you nothing can stop meĪb-Soul has had quite a year. You said you loved me, I said I loved you moreĪnd as much I wanna cower and bid the mic adieuĪnd fall off a fucking tower tryna find you
You used to say that I could see the future
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