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
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