Consummate Black Hippie, Ab Soul, just released his album These Days and true Soulo fans are living! From “God’s Reign” to “W.R.O.H.,” this new record is a lesson in classic soul, with its third eye references and TDE shout-outs. But for those black-lipped bastard newbies who are wondering what he’s all about, everything you need to know is in the lyrics. Check out this list of 10 things we learned about fluffy-haired friend from These Days.
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1. There’s no bi-coastal or crew beef in his camp.
The album features artists from all over: Pro Era’s Joey Bada$$, Chicago’s Lupe Fiasco, and even Puffy.
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2. Soul is not here for set trippin’.
I say cuz around Bloods and I say Blood around Crips, I’m twisted —”God’s Reign”
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3. He continues to honor ex Alori Joh.
On his track, “Closure” featuring Jhene Aiko, Ab-Soul talks about dealing with losing his ex girlfriend Alori Joh.
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4. He puts on for TDE.
They liking us, to lightening striking over Mount Everest?hat ever so, talented establishment?. TDE. Jay Rock, K Dot, ScHoolboy, me, Soul? (What up Zay? What Up SZA?) —”Just Have Fun”
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5. Soul believes in the 3rd eye.
It makes sense I take interest in the third eye?Due to my lack of sight, I guess it’s a sacrifice —”Have Fun”
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6. He’s not interested in anything more than a little horizontal play
Me and she sittin’ in a tree. K.I.S.S.I.N.G. First comes love, then comes marriage. Fuck that! I’m just tryna get up in your panties —”Tree of Life”
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7. He’s partial to surprises.
Mac Miller and Joey Bada$$ both surprise us on hooks for separate songs, though they weren’t in the feature credits.
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8. Ab Soul and his glorious mane hold the secret for naturalists trying to keeping their curl… Soul Glo!
I left America with a bottle of Soul Glo —”Tree of Life”
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9. He’s partial to the “high” life, no matter the consequences
I had a dub sack in my bucket. ?Rolling around like, ‘fuck it.’ Now I got a OZ in this Benz, still rolling around like ‘fuck it.’ —Dub Sac
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10. He can get hyphe with the best of them
His collar with Short Dawg and Jinx on TWACT definitely has that bay area sound to it.
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