![]() ![]() The album features guest appearances from Black Hippy affiliates Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q and Jay Rock, as well as Rick Ross, Lupe Fiasco, Action Bronson and Mac Miller (as Delusional Thomas), whose in-house studio is where Ab-Soul recorded the majority of the record, among others. It serves as the follow-up to 2012's critically acclaimed Control System. The album was released on June 24, 2014, via Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). Perhaps it’s the closed, private and introspective nature of his rap origins that bred the raw talent we see today.These Days… is the third studio album by American hip hop recording artist Ab-Soul. Struck down with a rare virus at age ten, Herbert (as he was known then) would free-style online, in text. Unsurprisingly, Ab-Soul’s trajectory reached it’s most recent peak with ’Black Hippy’, a supergroup formed with Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Jay Rock.Īn explosive performance at New York festival ‘Downtown’ in 2013 belongs in the hip-hop hall of fame.Much like his peers at the top of the rap hierarchy, Ab-Soul’s background speaks volumes about his music. For that short moment, there’s a real and genuine feeling of invincibility. Beers are thrown, hands reach for the sky, and basslines shatter everything in a three-mile radius - but, above all this, what’s most palpable is the relentless and unbreakable connection Herbert has with his audience. When Ab-Soul takes to the stage, pandemonium ensues. Known worldwide for his introspective lyricism, Ab-Soul’s incredible live presence stretches far beyond his trademark big hair, baseball cap and shades. This is a guy with one hand on the hip-hop throne, and the other inside your brain. Say farewell to your former self, because life will never be the same after an Ab-Soul show. 'Dub Sac' is an example of Ab's growth in lyrical wizardry, and is the stepping stone for future recordings. His lyrics are excelling and it's clear to see now at 27, Ab-Soul has matured into this lyrical beast, being tamed by the masses that turn up to see him live. Now three albums in and his latest record 'These Days' released this year is sending him on an acclaimed US tour. However like all talented souls, Ab turned this dark heart into a masterclass piece of work, and producing his best album 'Control System,' dedicating the album to his girlfriend. ![]() Ab was delivered the news that his long-term girlfriend died and this led Ab into a black hole of sadness. ![]() However 2012 was a topsy turvey year for our Abs. Back in 2012 friend and P.I.C on the mic Schoolboy Q announced the 'Groovy Tour' which was a month long tour and made sure Ab-Soul accompanied him on this groovy rap tour. He is also an exceptional live performer. The demon shaped silhouette of Marshal Mathers. Of course his home boys from Black Hippy came in hand on tracks like 'Hell Yeah' and 'Moscato.' His music is a clash of Little Wayne and the sick, twisted lyrics of Eminem. With years of Black Hippy in his locker room, 2011 was the year Ab-Soul produced his long-awaited debut record 'Longterm Mentality.' A solo project he could call his own, exactly what Ab-Soul needed. Ab-Soul wasn't as profound as these class acts, his voice hadn't been heard yet, but this super group would be the start of Ab-Soul's evolution as a prestigious California rapper. He drifted through the hip hop filled air for many years, becoming closely associated with Kendrick Lemar and then forming super-group 'Black Hippy.' This was a west-coast rap star packed group with high class performers Schoolboy Q and Jay Rock. It took him a couple of years to find his feet in the rap industry. Ab-Soul's rapping career began back in 2002. ![]()
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