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[Hip-Hop] Ab-Soul & JMSN – You’re Gone

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - January 24, 2013

As two of the most promising up and coming artists in the game right now, Ab-Soul and JMSN released arguably two of the best albums of 2012, with Control System and ∫Priscilla∫ respectively. When it was announced that they’d be releasing a collaborative project together this year, it’s needless to say that fans were excited. We finally have our first taste of what these two have been cooking up, and boy is it spicy. Despite this being a collaborative album, it’s clear that Ab-Soul dominates throughout this track, with JMSN essentially providing what amounts to some background vocals. Nonetheless, his presence is certainly welcome on this one. The Top Dawg influence is certainly prevalent in the production and tone of the song, causing you to expect Kendrick Lamar or ScHoolboy Q to pop out at any second to drop an ill verse. Hopefully we can get a remix with either of them sometime in the future. As for now, we definitely have a solid foundation for Unit 6, dropping later this year.

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[Hip-Hop] Mac Miller – All The Time ft. Ab-Soul (Prod. Chuck Inglish)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - January 5, 2013

When thinking about emcees to watch in 2013, Mac Miller and Ab-Soul are most certainly near the top of the list. On this recent collaboration, Pittsburgh’s Mac goes in with a slow and staggered flow over some wavy, minimal production from Chuck Inglish, while the LA-based Soul brings some smooth melodies. Grab this free gem below and expect this to be a special year for hip-hop.

’Mac Miller – All The Time (feat. Ab
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[Hip-Hop] Ab-Soul – Only 1 (Prod. Willie B)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - December 11, 2012

Although Kendrick Lamar has been receiving the most attention as of late, it is important to remember just how dope all four members of the Black Hippy crew truly are. The Carson-bred quarter of the group, Ab-Soul, cemented his place in the upper echelon of lyricists last summer with the release of his stellar debut album, Control System. Today, we get a nice little gem from Soul-Oh. No word as to where it will end up, but “Only 1” is certainly a welcome early-week boost. Stream and download below.

’Only 1 (Prod. by Willie B)’

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[Hip-Hop] Joey Bada$$ – Enter the Void (ft. Ab-Soul)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - November 13, 2012

On his latest track, the Brooklyn-based rap protege, Joey Bada$$, enlists a quarter of the rising west coast Black Hippy crew, Ab-Soul. “Enter the Void” melds their unique, bicoastal styles over a smooth instrumental with a subtle, but addicting, bass line. Both artists demonstrate their lyrical prowess as they get spiritual urging the listeners to keep their “chakras open” during the chorus.

This cut serves as a bonus for today’s iTunes single release of “Waves,” a standout track from Joey’s excellent debut mixtape 1999.Check the east-cost, west-coast hip-hop zen below.

’Joey Bada$$ – Enter the Void (feat. Ab
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[Hip-Hop] Kendrick Lamar – Swimming Pools (Drank) (Black Hippy Remix) Feat. Jay Rock, Ab-Soul & Schoolboy Q

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - October 23, 2012

Kendrick Lamar‘s stellar debut album, good kid m.A.A.D. city, dropped today, and if you haven’t picked it up yet then you’re missing out on excellent tracks like this one right here. While many fans complained about the lack of Black Hippy members on the album when the tracklist was released, those who decided to cop the deluxe version were pleasantly surprised to find a remix to the album’s first single, featuring fellow TDE associates Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul. If you needed any more reasons to keep this song on repeat, you’ve now got three of them to add to your list.

’Kendrick Lamar – Swimming Pools (Drank) (Black Hippy Remix) Feat. Jay Rock, Ab
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[Hip-Hop] Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Pt. 3 (Will You Let It Die?) ft. Jay Rock & Ab-Soul

Posted by Ash El Gamal - October 20, 2012

Kendrick Lamar continues to destroy the hip-hop game letting loose a lyrically powerful track with an old school feel featuring two of his fellow talented Black Hippy members, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock. “The Heart Pt. 3” is an introspective and emotional cut, on which Lamar and co. reminisce about their rise to fame. Kendrick exudes confidence even while admitting his own doubts and second-guessing as his voice becomes raspier and more expressive through out. Soul and Jay Rock hold their own on the track showing why they are two of the most underrated emcees out. Do yourself a favor and grab this awesome free treat below. Good Kid m.A.A.d. City hits stores Monday, October 22nd.

’Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Pt. 3 (Will You Let It Die?) (Prod. By Tae Beast)’

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[Hip-Hop] Smoke DZA – K.O.N.Y. (Mixtape)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - October 3, 2012

Harlem’s Smoke DZA first caught hip-hop fan’s attention back in 2010 with his impressive mixtape, George Kush Da Button. Since then, he consistently released strong projects, joined up with New Orleans veteran Curren$y’s Jet Life Recordings and put out one of the strongest hip-hop albums of the summer with Rugby Thompson, entirely produced by Harry Fraud. DZA is a talented lyricist with a gritty east coast flow and certainly has created his own brand of lifestyle raps.

The self-proclaimed “Kushed God” released his most recent project yesterday boasting a star-studded tracklist. With features and production from Big K.R.I.T., Ab-Soul, Joey Bada$$, King Chip, Ski Beatz and Harry Fraud, just to name a few, the expectations for K.O.N.Y. could not be higher and Smoke DZA most certainly does not disappoint. This is not a project you want to miss. Check out a few of the standout tracks below and grab the whole thing for free over here: Smoke DZA – K.O.N.Y..

’Smoke DZA – G.otham F._ckin C.ity (Feat. Joey Bada$$) (Prod. By J Dilla)’

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’Smoke DZA Diamond (Feat. Ab
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’Smoke DZA – K!NG (Feat. Big K.R.I.T.) (Prod. By Ski Beatz)’

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