Thursday, May 24, 2012

Ab-Soul – Control System (2012) – Review


Review: Ab-Soul is probably the least known member of the Black Hippy crew (Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, and Jay Rock), but like the other members is a very talented MC. His second album features an eclectic mix of musical styles, all of which Ab-Soul rhymes over very effectively. The record is peppered with supporting guests from his Black Hippy crew to Jhene Aiko, Danny Brown, BJ the Chicago Kid, and Alori Joh. Though, I would say that he is at his best when sharing a track with a member of his crew. TDE’s usual group of producers also feature heavily on the album, and provide excellent beats as usual. Control System is a good album, musically different than most things out right now and well worth hip hop fans’ time (the song ILLuminate is worth getting for sure if nothing else), but Ab-Soul is still not quite on the same level as Kendrick, Q and Rock (who have all put out better albums in the last year). 3/5

Editor’s Essential Tracks:
1)      ILLuminate – Produced by Skhye Hutch, featuring Kendrick Lamar
2)      Black Lip Bastard (Remix) – Produced by Willie B, featuring Black Hippy
3)      SOPA – Produced by Nez & Rio, featuring ScHoolboy Q

Available on Digital Download

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